Freshwater Bay Promenade

Surrounded by white chalk cliffs, Freshwater Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in West Wight and is a perfect spot for recreation and relaxation. On the beach, you find a mixture of flint and chalk pebbles, which create a unique sound when the waves crash on the shore. Smugglers once used the caves around the bottom of the chalk cliffs that are exposed at low tide. It is possible to explore these but it is advisable to do so with a local guide as you can get stranded when waters rise.

Lots of benches, as well as a reasonably long stony beach around the rim of the bay; an ideal place for a break (especially if you're about to face the seemingly-never-ending Tennyson and West High Downs). On a windy day, the waves are spectacular here.

From Freshwater Bay, the Costal Path leads high above the sea to the island's landmark: The Needles.
A must for every island visitor.
If you don't want to/can't walk, you can hop on one of the many buses.