Top Things to do in Eleuthera
10 Beaches in Eleuthera That You Shouldn't Miss
The tranquil pink and white sands of Eleuthera beaches are the perfect remedy for any weary traveler. The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve is an educational experience in beautiful disguise. No visit to Eleuthera is complete without a peek at the unique “glass window,” where the dark blue Atlantic bumps right up to the aquamarine Caribbean Sea. Hire a guide to show you the splendor of the island’s many mystical caves.
Restaurants in Eleuthera
1. Bahamas Ocean Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 161 reviews
Known for its crawfish, this small, picturesque island is a popular day trip destination. Let Bahamas Ocean Safaris be the first to welcome you to Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas and introduce itself. James Dunnam, owner and Safari guide, was born in and spent his entire life in Spanish Wells, The Bahamas. He is a Licensed Captain with 30 years experience in Lobster diving and 20 years in deep sea fishing. His life experiences, knowledge of the sea, and unique perspectives are now applied to help others have the vacation of a lifetime.
Reviewed By Parkerrose - Virginia Beach, United States
James was a great host for a day on the water! Feeding his pigs and other animals on Currie Sound Cay was such a treat. We spotted loads of sea turtles, found a huge starfish, learned some cool history and shared a delicious lunch of cracked conch, seafood critters and mahi (and 10-12 french fries ;) For sure a highlight of our trip and we will definitely be back for another excursion!
2. Lighthouse Beach
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5.0 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By GeauxDoug - Baton Rouge, United States
We warily made the trek to Lighthouse beach in our Nissan SUV after reading numerous reviews of the treacherous terrain/road to get there. We are so glad we made the journey to this breathtaking beach. It is everything the reviews say and more. Once the paved road ends it is about 3.5 miles on a single lane rock/sand/gravel road which takes care to navigate. You must have good ground clearance. Lighthouse bay this is the first thing you will see and where where we parked. Then it’s a short walk to lighthouse beach. You will need a 4x4 to make it up the hill and over to lighthouse beach but the walk is not difficult. The first thing you should do is walk the path up to the lighthouse and take in the view from the rock cliffs as you can see lighthouse beach (Atlantic side) and Lighthouse Bay (Bay side) from one viewpoint, it’s incredible. From there pick your spot and camp for the day. There are no facilities and make sure to take plenty of water.
3. Receiver's Beach Aka Alabaster Bay
4. Russell Island Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By reedmangreg - Chicago, United States
We did a day trip to Spanish Wells and Russell Island and had a really nice time. While we didn't get lucky with the weather and the wind was blowing pretty hard taking away the beauty of the sands bars area in the northern part of SW, we got a bit luckier at the sand bars area of Russell Island, next to the bridge that connects the 2 islands. Both islands are fairly small but you still want to rent a golf cart to get here as then you will probably venture further into the RW and grab a bite there (we highly recommend Sandbar Beach Bar & Grill, see my other review) plus after being "lazy" on the beach I wouldn't feel like walking back to the docks to take the ferry back to the "mainland" :) unless you stay of course either on SW or RI then that is a different story. The parking is super easy right past the bridge going "south" turn right - there is actually a small food stand there as well. Alternatively you can enjoy the sandbar from the SW "Public Park" as it's called on Google Maps - we enjoyed both areas but the RI gives more direct access to the water if you want to swim etc.
5. Gaulding's Cay
6. Winding Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By J_Travel_Xpert - Tennessee, United States
Read a review that you might see sea turtles here and it was spot on! Tons of turtles everywhere. If you have young ones that one to see them this is a great spot. Drive to the north tip of the bay and it is very protected.
7. Ten Bay Beach
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By jctnmtnman - Tennessee, United States
We found Ten Bay Beach on our trip to Eleuthera last week. It has several homes, but it wasn’t crowded. We enjoyed a peaceful time with much less wind than we had at our home on the eastern, Atlantic side. The dirt road to the beach is marked with a sign that says “Beach Access”, but you you might not find it if you don’t have a map on your phone. Be prepared for a rough narrow drive for over a half mile to get to the parking area.
8. Rainbow Bay Beach
9. Northside Beach
10. Twin Cove Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By CraigM379 - Charlestown, United States
Beautiful beaches off a quiet, dirt road. Easy to get to and worth the trip. Some days you will have the beach to yourself. Soft sand for walking.
