Where is it?
The town is on the South Wales coast between Swansea and Cardiff, in the county borough of Bridgend.
How do I get there?
The bad news is there’s no railway station - you can travel to Pyle (four miles away) and Bridgend (seven miles) - but your best bet is to drive.
There are also First Cymru bus routes from Swansea (two stops) and Cardiff (the direct X2 takes around 90 minutes), and it’s a 45-minute drive from Cardiff Airport.
Where to stay
There’s no shortage of places to stay, whatever your budget.
For a start, it's home to the massive Parkdean Holiday Park at Trecco Bay, where you can stay in a caravan or lodge.
If you like camping, sites to park up your motorhome or pitch a tent include the Hi-Tide at Sandy Bay, where they host free fireworks displays in the summer and are known for tribute and cabaret nights.
Or for a more peaceful setting, try Brodawel Camping Park, on the outskirts of Nottage.
Prefer a hotel? You’ll get some of the best views across the Bristol Channel
Or stay at a luxurious guesthouse like Foam Edge which has a top Tripadvisor rating, great views and well-rated breakfasts.
Closer to town, boutique bed and breakfast Olivia House is an Edwardian townhouse, where you could land yourself a roll top bath.
Air BnB offerings include charming 200-year-old cottage the Nook with inglenook fireplaces and stone floors, accommodating four guests.
What to eat and drink
Definitely fish and chips. There are plenty of outlets competing for your custom - and every local will have their own favourite.
Join the queue at Beales (2-3 Eastern Promenade), stroll up Station Hill to Finnegans (16 New Road), or if you’re in town, there’s Well Street Fish & Chips (13-14 Well Street).
For Italian enjoy a cappuccino with a view from inside the glass Piccolo Bar on the seafront itself.
When the sun’s shining, bag a seat on the terrace of the Waterfront pub (27-29 Esplanade), which is a great spot for people watching.
Where to shop
If you love rooting through charity shops, head to the main shopping street, John Street.
You'll also find independent boutiques for women's fashion and jewellery.
At the surf shops you'll find all the gear for surf life, from wetsuits to boards, as well as the local tide times.
If you’re putting together a picnic, Home and Colonial sells homemade treats from Welsh cakes to scrumptious scotch eggs.