The Beaches of The Exumas

The Exumas have a mixture of legendary and secluded beaches.

Tropic of Cancer Beach (aka Pelican Beach)

Located on Little Exuma, Tropic of Cancer Beach, or its official name, Pelican Beach, has been called one of the prettiest in the Exuma chain. Snorkeling right off the beautiful beach is fantastic and always an adventure. You’ll know you found it when you see a hut with benches and the Tropic of Cancer name carved into the ramp down to the beach.

Three Sisters Beach

Located in Mt. Thompson, this expanse of white sand beach offers breathtaking views of the beautiful blue-green waters and of course the legendary rocky trio, Three Sisters Rock.

Jolly Hall Beach

A few minutes walk from Palm Bay Beach Resort in George Town is this sandy, crescent-shaped beautiful beach.

Coco Plum Beach

On the northern end of Great Exuma, this white sand beach is dotted with beautiful palms. You can bring a picnic, but it’s been said that the Coco Plum beach bar serves the best food on the island. This family-friendly beach is well-known for great shelling and searching for sand dollars during low tide.

Hamburger Beach/Volley Ball Beach

Lee Stocking Island is just a 8 minute ferry ride from the dock at George Town. Be sure to stop by Dora’s conch & hamburger stand. Hmm, wonder why they call it Hamburger Beach?

Shroud Cay

The beautiful white sand beach on this archipelago is a stark contrast from the expanse of mangrove vegetation that surrounds it. Overlooking the beach on a hill is Camp Driftwood, made famous by a hermit who dug steps to the top leaving behind pieces of driftwood, to which people have been adding ever since. The current around Camp Driftwood creates a beautiful natural whirlpool.

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Scuba diving and snorkeling are popular at this ecological preserve and wildlife refuge encompassing 176 square miles of pristine waters, land and beaches. Encounter nature first-hand by catching a glimpse of endangered Bahamian iguanas.

Beaches of Staniel Cay

These two secluded beaches—Ho Tai Beach and Pirate's Beach with dunes and sea oats—feature incredible colors and reefs just offshore.

Saddle Cay

Most of the Exumas are oval-shaped islands strung end to end like links in a 209km (130-mile) chain. One notable exception is Saddle Cay, with its horseshoe-shaped curve near the Exumas' northern tip. Reachable only by boat, it offers an unspoiled setting without a trace of the modern world and plenty of cays and islets where you can play Robinson Crusoe for a few hours if you like.

Stocking Island

Easily reachable by boat from Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island Beach is one of the finest white-sandy beaches in The Bahamas. Snorkelers and divers love to explore the island's blue holes, coral gardens and undersea caves.