Located off the A55 between Conwy and Bangor, Llanfairfechan is a charming, unspoilt Victorian seaside resort, complete with sandy beach, nestled beneath the 1400 foot mass of Penmaenmawr Mountain.  The seafront promenade has a traditional seaside Pavilion Cafe, complete with buckets and spades and ice cream, and entertainment (such as Punch and Judy) on summer Sundays. Shops include groceries (open late each day), butcher, newsagents, bank (with cash-point), post office, chemist, off-licence, deli.  There are a variety of eating places, pubs and take-aways.   Local activities include walking, birdwatching, horse riding, model boating, mountain biking, golf.

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Traeth Lafan Nature Reserve

This nature reserve is located next to the beach at Llanfairfechan. It is a magnet for birdwatchers who come to view the rich variety of waders and wildfowl. The reserve includes the beach and a large area of intertidal mudflats stretching westwards as far as Bangor and out to sea towards Anglesey. The distinctive oystercatcher is just one of the species for which the reserve is of national importance. There are bird hides and a picnic area at Morfa Madryn, which is situated west of the promenade, a lovely walk along the coast in its own right.