The beach is covered in large pebbles, but the water is easily accessible. The waves are gentle, making it a pleasant spot. It's not very crowded, so you can enjoy some privacy; we only saw two other people during our visit. The beach and water are clean, though there was quite a bit of kelp and other natural debris in the water. There are no facilities except for parking (Glen Beach Cliff Walk parking) and a picnic area near the parking lot.