Top Things to do in Nassau
The 8 Best Beaches in Nassau, New Providence Island
Nassau teems with Bahamian and British flavor. The capital city of the Bahamas boasts miles of spectacular beaches and stretches of vivid coral reefs perfect for snorkeling. Shop, dine, and sightsee, particularly along busy Bay Street, or if you're a James Bond fan, visit the British Colonial Hotel, which was used as a filming location for two of the Sean Connery-era movies. Visit during the famed Junkanoo Festival to experience a high-energy parade of spectacularly costumed dancers.
Restaurants in Nassau
1. Cable Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,293 reviews
Reviewed By edthm
Beautiful beach lots of fun water sports available nice and clean beautiful water get to the beach early because the lounge chairs and umbrellas go quickly staff is very accommodating and will do their best to help get you settled on the beach
2. Jaws Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By snl143 - New York, United States
If you are visiting Nassau or Paradise Island this is a must see!! Crystal clear water, shallow, no waves. Perfect beach, looks just like the pictures. Not crowded, at all. Only downside is no facilities or restrooms. Call Lionel to take you here, or anywhere in Nassau/Paradise Island. The BEST cab driver around, reliable and trustworthy!!! Traveled from the US and felt completely safe with him. Tell him Arber, Mustache and Brian sent you!! Lionel: 242-814-8914 Really honest and great!!
3. Goodman's Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By amaze76 - Albany, United States
We took a Royal Caribbean cruise in February and wanted to plan our own day in Nassau. After taking in some historical sites we took the #10 bus (super easy) to Goodman's Bay Beach. It's a public beach in walking distance to the resorts at Cable Beach and exactly what we were looking for. Decent bathrooms, locals renting 2 chairs and umbrella for $30 and a small "bar" that would carve out pineapples and fill with unlimited drinks for $25. Kids had a blast, we had a blast. Recommended if you're looking for a quiet, but not deserted beach.
4. Arawak Cay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 683 reviews
Reviewed By nautifish - Titusville, United States
Love walking down here from the cruise ship area to enjoy that fresh fried whole snapper and a couple of cold local Kalik beer!
5. Cabbage Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,048 reviews
Reviewed By lchappy50 - Virginia Beach, United States
It’s truly one of the island’s best beaches with crystal clear water, silky fine sand and not the crowds that you’ll find at other beaches. One caveat: no lifeguards. Public access to Cabbage Beach is by the Paradise Island Beach Club, another hidden treasure, where I stayed.
6. Paradise Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By LairdDoug - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
Attached to the Atlantis the first thing you notice is the Water Breaker from Bond's Thunderball. Fantastic, my favourite movie. Lovely beach with nice wave action. Could spend the whole day bobbing up and down in the waves.
7. Western Esplande Beach
8. Junkanoo Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2,041 reviews
Reviewed By beach2011_11 - Marystown, Canada
If you are looking for a beach to visit within walking distance of the cruise port then this is the place for you !! Take a 15 minute walk to the right once leaving the cruise port and you will find this free public beach.. We decided to rent 2 beach chairs and umbrellas and enjoy a few drinks while the kids swam and gathered shells in the warm ocean. There are plenty of vendors here offering drinks, food, and even massages. We enjoyed this place for the 4 hours we were here and stopped to do a bit of shopping on the walk back to the ship !! So worth the walk in the warm sun !!
