10 Free Things to do in Montego Bay That You Shouldn't Miss

November 8, 2021 Nicolette Lion

While this Jamaican spring break favorite is great for party animals, it can also be surprisingly low key – if you want. Montego Bay has excellent duty-free shopping, vibrant nightlife, and calm waters. Browse the local handicrafts at the open-air Harbour Street market, or the "hip strip" shops of Gloucester Avenue. The underwater crevices of Widowmaker’s Cave offer an intricate diving experience. Float serenely down the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft and let your troubles melt away under the sun.
Restaurants in Montego Bay

1. Tropicana Jewelers

Shop #25, The Shoppes at Rose Hall, Montego Bay 000538 Jamaica +1 876-953-2242 [email protected] http://www.tropicanajewelers.com
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 123 reviews

Tropicana Jewelers

At Tropicana's you will be able to find the finest collection of timepieces from such brands as Patek Philippe, Baume & Mercier, David Yurman, Chopard, Chanel, Time Force, Alpina. You will not want to miss some of the premium designer jewelry brands such as, David Yurman, Bulgari, Chopard, Gregg Ruth, Marco Bicego, Leo Pizzo, DiModolo, & Antonini Milano.

2. Jewels in Paradise

Shop #26 Main Street Jamaica Rose Hall, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-953-9237 [email protected] http://www.jewelsinparadise.com
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Jewels in Paradise

For over 50 years, we’ve been a family owned and operated business doing duty free & tax free retail in Jamaica. We are authorized retailers for some of the finest luxury watch & jewelry brands such as IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, A. Lange & Söhne, Montblanc, Longines, Oris, Bell & Ross, Citizen, Swatch and G-Shock to name a few. Our stores are duty free & tax free, so when you shop with us, your purchase is exempt from certain taxes and duties.

3. Jewels & Time Duty Free Jewelers

#5 Shoppes at Rose Hall Shopping Plaza, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-953-4600 [email protected] http://www.jewelsandtime.com
Excellent
88%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Jewels & Time Duty Free Jewelers

Jewels & Time are family owned Duty Free stores situated in the Caribbean Island of Jamaica. Our "Duty Free & Tax Free" status allows us to retail jewelry and watches at competitive prices to visitors from around the world. Our customers also benefit from a friendly, low pressure, shopping experience enhanced by our knowledge & passion for the finest in modern jewelry & watches. We are proud to offer a variety of brands that share our passion for beautiful, high quality modern jewelry and time pieces. Hearts On Fire Diamonds, John Hardy, Philip Stein, Mark Henry Alexandrite, ALEX AND ANI, Tacori, Shinola Watches, Citizen, Erns Benz, Ball Watches, Scuderia, and much more. Come visit our stores (Montego Bay, Falmouth and Ocho Rios), you can trust us to put a "Sparkle in Your Vacation."

4. St James Parish Church

Payne Street, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-952-2775
Excellent
73%
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18%
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9%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

St James Parish Church

Reviewed By Clawboot - Rochester, United States

We visited on a Saturday and there were quite a few people in and around the Church. Lots of history and remarkable elements including the old pipe organ, very old altar and pews, ornate carvings, stained glass, and the outside cemetery. Make a contribution and say a prayer when you're there.

5. Sam Sharpe Square

Montego Bay Jamaica http://www.laviejaciudad.cl/santiago/destinos/46-centro-historico-de-montego-bay
Excellent
24%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
12%
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6%
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3.5 based on 129 reviews

Sam Sharpe Square

Cobblestone square in Montego Bay named after national hero Sam Sharpe and featuring the Cage, which used to be a jail for runaway slaves.

Reviewed By Clawboot - Rochester, United States

An amazing place in the heart of Montego Bay. To see the small cage where people were imprisoned, the memorial to Sam Sharpe and the Market Square where he was hanged. Also see the hustle and bustle of the city with street vendors and shops. We came here as part of a private tour with a driver and did not feel unsafe at all. In fact, there were police at the square.

6. Main Street Jamaica (formerly The Shoppes at Rose Hall)

#23 The Shoppes at Rose Hall, St.Bran's Burg, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-953-3245 [email protected] http://theshoppesatrosehall.com/
Excellent
20%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
15%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 354 reviews

Main Street Jamaica (formerly The Shoppes at Rose Hall)

The Shoppes at Rose Hall is now Main Street Jamaica! The best of Jamaica all in one place! Jerk • Rum • Coffee • Ice Cream • Duty Free Shopping • Souvenirs • Apparel Safe & secure shopping and entertainment.

Reviewed By I64BQmichaelf

Went there last week and it is a pretty decent Mall. We must say that we have never heard such good music at a mall before. The music kept us on the mall shopping and dancing. The music is better than the hotel we were staying. We even bought things we didn't need. We experienced great service at the royal shop and Gift zone and a few more. You should also check out the beautiful birds and take a pic with the donkey by the water wheel. The mall also had craft vendors there and they were not like the other craft vendors else where. They were very polite. It was indeed the highlight of our trip.

7. Whitter Village Shopping Mall

1091 Morgan Road, Ironshore, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-953-2982 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/WhitterVillageJA/
Excellent
29%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
12%
Terrible
13%
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3.5 based on 65 reviews

Whitter Village Shopping Mall

Reviewed By Gregorytours - Negril, Caribbean

Best & Biggest Shopping mall in Montego Bay with so many options for Shopping, entertainment, ATM's, Food.... Just love this mall so close to Sangster International Airport ( 5 min Drive) and enough parking. Will visit again.

8. Hip Strip

Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-952-4777 http://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/locations/montego-bay
Excellent
16%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
18%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 823 reviews

Hip Strip

Strip malls and hotels line this busy street.

Reviewed By janeaH2804AQ

Good deals if you can barter, The hip strip is a long street so take plenty of water. We got some cracking deals for gifts for the family back home.

9. Harbour Street

Harbour Street, Montego Bay Jamaica
Excellent
16%
Good
26%
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16%
Poor
26%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 31 reviews

Harbour Street

This street is best known for its open-air craft market, where t-shirts, beads and handmade crafts are sold.

10. St. James Place Shopping Centre

Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-592-3928
Excellent
29%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
0%
Terrible
21%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 14 reviews

St. James Place Shopping Centre

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