When traveling to the Bahamas, you’re coming for the beautiful beaches, and crystal blue waters, am I right?! Although Nassau is an island, we are not fully surrounded by beaches. There are a few areas you can just pull over and have a beach day, however, I wanted to give you a more in-depth guide to choosing the best beach for you! Unless you’re staying in a hotel or a beachfront vacation rental, you need to be more strategic with your beach plans as well as some inside information on the best things to do in The Bahamas! I’ve created a “Best Beaches in Nassau” guide for you to use when planning your Bahamas vacation!
Here are my top beaches in Nassau, each one offers a different feel, each is amazing in its own way!
Cabbage Beach, Nassau Bahamas
Located on Paradise Island, just east of the One & Only Four Seasons hotel, this is one of the most beautiful and visually stimulating beaches in Nassau. The waters are crystal clear, the sand is soft and white, and the beach is ALWAYS clean. Take your towel and your beers and park yourself there all day long, this is definitely one of the best things to do in Nassau! This is a popular beach, but not too touristy, there is usually a good combination of locals and tourists on any given day. There is a small convenience store at the top of the entrance that sells snacks & beers, but be warned it’s much more expensive than it should be 🙂
Love Beach, Nassau Bahamas
Love beach is by far my favorite beach in Nassau, it’s located on the western part of the Island, just past Compass Point. This beach is 90% private with a small public entrance located at Nirvana Beach Bar. You can park right there at the bar and come enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in Nassau. If you are interested in being around people, you’ll have that option right in front of Nirvana. If you are looking for some more privacy, the beach stretches about a mile long with plenty of space for you to enjoy yourself! Love beach has a great shallow cove, perfect to park yourself in the water and not have to worry about waves, currents, or jet skiers flying by. There is also great snorkeling, shelling, and rocks to explore for wildlife! If you’re in the mood to have a little fun, there is a beach bar with food & strong drinks!
Jaws Beach, Nassau Bahamas
Jaws Beach is located on the far Western end of Nassau, near Clifton Pier. The water is usually flat calm, and I would say the beach is a very relaxing experience. Jaws beach is lined with pine trees, giving you a real island feel. On Sundays, locals will bring out their BBQs & cocktails and have a party. During the week, you will find it is very quiet and replacing. There aren’t any bars or restaurants near here, so bring your snacks and drinks with you! If you’re lucky you may see a ray or turtle passing by!
Coral Harbour, Nassau Bahamas
Coral Harbour is by far the quietest & peaceful beach you can find in Nassau, some may find it underwhelming, but I think it’s amazing. Located on the south side of the island, you get a different feel here than on the other beaches. You will notice that the water is extremely shallow, allowing you to walk out quite far, there are more rocks on the beach, and it’s surrounded by pine trees, giving you a Family Island feel, much like the beaches in Eleuthera. I love to explore the wildlife here, there are so many nooks & crannies where you can find starfish, big crabs, sea biscuits, conch, and stingrays! There is a small motel/bar just a few steps down the beach for your libations 😀
**Local tip- check which way the wind is blowing (if it’s a windy day). If it’s blowing from the North, go to Jaws Beach or Coral Harbor, if it’s blowing from the South, go to Cabbage or Love Beach.
It’s helpful to have a local assisting you in finding the best things to do in the Bahamas. There are plenty of adventures to be had, you just need to know the right spots. If you’d like more info, just shoot me an e-mail, I’m happy to help guide you!
