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Frenchman's Cove beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 6th place out of 105 beaches in the Jamaica region 47.3 km away from its center, the city of Kingston. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of San San Bay settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Frenchman's Cove beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is San San beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
Frenchman's Cove beach is located in Jamaica within San San Bay, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Jamaica, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
San San Bay 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Fairy Hill 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Boston 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Leith Hall 1 km
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 Frenchman's Cove beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Frenchman's Cove 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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The Frenchman's Cove 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. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Frenchman's Cove beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Frenchman's Cove beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Frenchman's Cove beach for swimming is positive.
Yes, the Frenchman's Cove beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Frenchman's Cove beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Frenchman's Cove beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Untouchable Bar is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
There are 109 places to stay in the Frenchman's Cove beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Frenchman's Cove beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Frenchman's Cove 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.
There are 4 attractions near Frenchman's Cove beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pellew Island aka Monkey Island located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Frenchman's Cove beach is June. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.
Frenchman's Cove beach (Jamaica) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Frenchman's Cove beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Drax Hall 1.2 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Negril 2.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Prospect 1.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Montego Bay 4.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Silver Spring 5.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ocho Rios 0.6 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Frankfort 0.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Montego Bay 6.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Montego Bay 1.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Salem 4.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Discovery Bay 4.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Barrett Town 3.6 km
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