St.James beach

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in Saint James Pedro Castle

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St.James beach is in the 1th place out of 1 beaches in the Cayman Islands region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure golden fine sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

St.James beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spotts beach, which has a rating of 8.7.

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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St.James beach is located in Cayman Islands within Saint James Pedro Castle, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Grand Cayman, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Nice, cool, quite and homey beach, I love it there!❤ The beach had quite a bit of sea weed so I was not able to swim (because I dont like sea grasses of any kind) but I had a nice relaxing time with my son."

Jannee Knight

"In need of a private, quiet beach. Beach Bay is off the main road which adds to the charm of a quiet morning or afternoon to relax and read a book."

Sherna Leslie

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Jannee Knight

"In need of a private, quiet beach. Beach Bay is off the main road which adds to the charm of a quiet morning or afternoon to relax and read a book."

Sherna Leslie

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More good beaches nearby

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7

Spotts, Cayman Islands

Spotts beach

8.7

Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance

Spotts 0.5 km

Old Isaacs, Cayman Islands

Cayman Villas beach

7.6

Hotel beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Hotel guests only, Fine sand bottom

Old Isaacs 0.7 km

George Town, Cayman Islands

South Sound beach

7.8

Picturesque, Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water

George Town 3.1 km

George Town, Cayman Islands

Smith's Barcadere

8.2

Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance

George Town 2.3 km

Whitehall Estate, Cayman Islands

Royal Palms beach

8.6

Beach resort, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Paid entrance only

Whitehall Estate 0.8 km

High Rock Estates, Cayman Islands

Crescent beach

8.7

Hotel beach, Easy access, Golden sand, Turquoise pure water, Hotel guests only, Sand bottom

High Rock Estates 1 km

Whitehall Estate, Cayman Islands

Seven Mile beach

8.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Whitehall Estate 2.1 km

Whitehall Estate, Cayman Islands

Governors beach

8.1

Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance, Fine sand bottom

Whitehall Estate 2.9 km

Old Man Bay, Cayman Islands

On The Bay beach

8.1

Picturesque, Hotel beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Old Man Bay 0.4 km

West Bay, Cayman Islands

Cemetery beach

7.8

Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance, Deserted

West Bay 0.7 km

West Bay, Cayman Islands

West Bay beach

7.8

Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance, Deserted

West Bay 1.2 km

East End, Cayman Islands

East End beach

7.6

Picturesque, Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water

East End 0.3 km

Beach surroundings

Nice place to visit! The number of attractions nearby is higher than the average for the region

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

The Local Eatery & C...• 24 min walk
Domino's Pizza• 2.3km
What A Jerk - Grill'...• 2.3km
Cimboco• 2.4km

Attractions

Pedro St. James• 21 min walk
Natural Topaz Swimmi...• 23 min walk
Bodden Town Mission...• 3.1km

Transport

GCM• 9.2km

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What is the water and sand quality of the St.James beach?

The St.James beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun.

What are the key activities at St.James beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the St.James beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the St.James beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

St.James beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the St.James beach for swimming is positive.

Is the St.James beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the St.James beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of St.James beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on St.James beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Local Eatery & Catering is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

How far is the St.James beach from parking?

The St.James beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby St.James beach?

There are 3 attractions near St.James beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pedro St. James located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit St.James beach?

The month with the highest temperature in St.James beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.