West Bay beach

Good for Relax

7.8

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West Bay beach is in the 3th place out of 4 beaches in the Cayman Islands region The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure golden fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

West Bay beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

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

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

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

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Seven Mile beach, which has a rating of 8.8.

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Frustrating

4/10

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West Bay beach is located in Cayman Islands within West Bay, 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

"This western part of Grand Cayman is not so crowded with tourists as Seven Mile Beach and southern part. It is nice place to live by the sea and due to wonderful climate you can swim whole year round, only potential problem being now and then some hurricane if coming to close to the island during season. Iguanas are all around and not afraid at all so many are killed by car..."

Tonko Lacmanovic

"A beautiful beach that is further away from the bulk of tourists that flock towards seven mile beach closer to the cruise terminal. So if you have time, jump on a taxi for $2.5 and get over here. There is a long stretch of white sand with very little people. The only people we saw were a few locals and some scuba divers heading out to sea. Definitely recommend this beach."

David Chan

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Stays nearby

Good location! Lots of inspiring beaches nearby.

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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

Conch Point beach

8.3

Hotel beach, Easy access, Black fine pebble, Hotel guests only, Deserted, Fine pebbles bottom

West Bay 2.6 km

West Bay, Cayman Islands

Pappagallo beach

8.6

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

West Bay 2.9 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

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

Royal Palms beach

8.6

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

Whitehall Estate 0.8 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

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

Spotts, Cayman Islands

Spotts beach

8.7

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

Spotts 0.5 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

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

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

What to do in West Bay beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in West Bay beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Beach surroundings

Good place to stay! The choice of nearby restaurants is better than the average for the region

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Alfresco Restaurant• 3 min walk
Subway• 5 min walk
Le Petit Bar Cayman• 10 min walk
REAL TASTE RESTAURAN...• 12 min walk

Attractions

Dolphin Discovery Gr...• 24 min walk
Dolphin Cove Cayman• 2.4km
Barker's National Pa...• 4.3km

Transport

GCM• 9.8km

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at West Bay beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on West Bay beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the West Bay beach?

The West Bay 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 West Bay beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the West Bay 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.

The West Bay beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the West Bay beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

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

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the West Bay 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 gentle.

Is the West Bay beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of West Bay beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on West Bay beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Alfresco Restaurant is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the West Bay beach from parking?

The West Bay 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 West Bay beach?

There are 3 attractions near West Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit West Bay beach?

The month with the highest temperature in West Bay 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.