Best Features: Golden sand, with rocks at the top of the beach which have a unique pink marbling effect – hence the name Pink Bay.
Lifeguard cover? Lifeguard cover from early July to end of August. Remember, no flag, no lifeguard.
Local Facilities and shops: This is a rural beach and as such has no amenities.
Great for kids? A favourite for surfers. No facilities for children.
How far are the toilets? The closest toilets are at Rest Bay car park
Parking: There are no close car parks as access to the beach is by foot. The nearest car park is at Rest Bay
How about pets? Dogs are allowed on the beach, but please collect and dispose of your dog’s waste.
Pink Bay Porthcawl is a quiet beach, popular with locals, that has a steep pebble bank down onto a flat beach edged by a rocky shoreline. This beach is a 15 minute walk from Rest Bay alongside the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.
The Boardwalk to Pink Bay
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