A piece of paradise, a place worth visiting and adventure. The picturesque nature and the blue sea makes you incapable of expression. You have to walk from the train station in the city to the beach approximately 20 minutes. Long beach and a very nice place for a walk. No problem with dogs. There is also a car park nearby.

A small picturesque beach and a great spot for bathing, with some nice woodland walks nearby. If arriving by train from Belfast, don't take the signposted exit. Instead head down the stairs leading to the other platform and exit via the side gate. This takes you to a wooded avenue that runs down to the beach, and is a much nicer walk. Due to its easy transport links from Belfast the beach sometimes has influxes of visitors during warm spells, especially younger folk looking to let their hair down, so it can get a bit crowded and noisy at weekends.

A very pleasant stop on The North Down Coastal Path. Some lovely old buildings to see.

Safe beach for children. Close to public transfport and it is mostly sandy.

Great time spent here today, not crazy busy but plenty of people milling about. Beach was relatively clean but towards the end of our day we walked the waters edge and there was some debris and discarded rubbish. I will remember to bring a bag next time to lift anything I see.

Absolutely beautiful. First time you fel the water is very cold. But believe me, no 🙂🙂🙂 I enjoy too much

Peaceful evening. Calm sea. Swimmers paddleboarders and walkers all enjoying the coastal walk

Nice beach and woodlands ideal for a walk . Popular spot for dog walkers. Stop for a cup of tea in the cafe.

Great as usual love this wee beach.

Brilliant views, well kept area of the coast. Wonderful for a dip in the sea if you're brave enough! Kudos to the ones that are, especially on new years day

Stunning place to swim and spending some time relaxing

Lovely spot for a walk with clean sandy beach, parking and toilets

Magical, beautiful, gorgeous, place taken from heaven 🤩😍

The beach was really quiet the sand was clean, a lot of sea weed in the shallow water, lots of jelly fish too. Bit great fun had by two little boys and their auntie.

Our favourite walk Helen’s Bay down into Crawfordsburn, beautiful on a cold day or a warm day it doesn’t matter, beautiful walk.

Beautiful end to a coastal walk from Holywood. A busy spot due to its convenient distance and train link from Belfast, one of the nicest nature spots people come to from the city.

Quiet beach with a calmness around. Few people were around may be due to covid restrictions. One can take a rail and reach the helen's bay station. Hardly 35 mins travel via rail from Belfast. A nice place to spend time with family or friends

Great beach and always packed. We'll worth a visit. Great for families catch ups with mates. Foe bbqs etc Plus Great dipping into the sea when it's warm

Lovely clean beach, can walk your dog.

Beautiful beach with carparking available and toilet facilities if you need them, in the carpark. I love coming here for walks or just to listen to the waves. Very busy on warmer days so I tend to go when it's not summer weather ☺️

If you get here early it's perect for small kids. Lovely small beach, shells to discover, ice cream truck and short walk to the toilets. Spot to do some rock pooling. Water can be very tranquil. Not great for bodyboarding. Fills up after lunch.

Tranquil settings with great views and plenty of water sports and swimming to get one going. My dog loves it here. Many walking paths here.

Nice clean sandy beach, popular with swimmers and paddle board users

Great beach.. lovely family time with benches to sit on and bins for picnic rubbish

Great spot for a walk. Beautiful scenery and nice and quiet if you go early enough!