St Helier is the capital of Jersey and is home to over one third of the total population. As Jersey's capital, there's a lot on offer when it comes to making your way around St Helier, including enjoying the tax-free shops, taking in the beauty of a number of parks, and shopping in quaint boutiques. You should definitely pay a visit to Howard Davis Park, which has everything from rose gardens to a tea room, ponds, many flowers, and fountains to sit by and read a book. St Helier Beach is a beautiful crescent of sand that lies near the marina and will give you beautiful views across to Elizabeth Castle. Elizabeth Castle, to no surprise, is another popular tourist attraction, and is on a tidal island in St Helier. This fortress just off the coast has over 400 years of history.