Brownes Beach

The shipwrecks make a great place to snorkel. Even on a windy week, when the water isn't as clear as it can be, we got some decent pics. It's an easy swim from the beach. Just go where the snorkel tours are going and keep an eye on the boats so you don't have issues. One of the ships is covered in a carpet of anemones. A large stingray came by several times when the tour guide was feeding the small fish. The fast ones are mostly Sargent Majors but several others got some of the food. A large French Angel poked out from the deep parts of a ship a couple times but didn't hang around for pictures like they can at times. We snorkeled here last year and got even better pics. This is my favorite snorkel spot on the island. My only issue is after many repetitive dives (I'd guess 30 or more) down to the ships, my ears get difficult to clear. I haven't been anywhere else where snorkeling a single wreck is this good and they have several. My wife enjoys following the bubbles of the divers below. I think it's fun to get down to the diver level and include them in my snorkeling pics.

Beautiful beach with excursions, bars & plenty to eat. Easy to rent loungers & even go snorkelling. Water is calm and easy to swim even for kids, does get a little deep fast but beautiful nonetheless. Definitely worth a visit

I hadn't been to Brownes Beach in many yeeeeears. When I finally returned it was even more welcoming, refreshing, calm, clear, beautiful and pleasurable in reality than it was in my old memories. The sand is clean and bright white, and stretches for about 30 metres from the esplanade to where the waves settle, and possibly a kilometre from Hilton to the Boat Yard. There are sections on the far ends of Carlisle Bay where private loungers are available for rental but those establishments are wholly unnecessary; needless excess, which interrupt the natural landscape. The natural space is plentiful and safe, with many trees for shade. The views of the rich blue sea, with small boats bobbing along, as well as the views of the charming city architecture, make this beach enchanting. There are nearby restaurants but my most rewarding experience was with a very friendly snowcone vendor situated roadside by the esplanade. She sold many flavours and even offered alcohol options for those who prefer spiked drinks. Those snowcones were a perfect and delicious way to cool down. I went to Browne's Beach 3 or 4 times in one week, because it was superb. It visited other beaches but Browne's Beach remains the favourite. There are multiple free parking lots, free washroom facilities near the largest parking area and a standpipe in the smaller parking lot. This area is well-equipped, easily accessible and still a gem.

Loved this beach! Found easy parking.

This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! The sand was pearly white, the water was crystal clear, and the waves were nice and calm. We had fun lounging, although the weather was super hot for late February. The water was nice and cool and we enjoyed snorkeling with turtles, where we saw lots of fish and met lots of other tourists. There were tons of chairs and umbrellas available. There were many restaurants with service available to tourists. They accepted American dollars and we had a great time meeting locals and learning about the local culture.

Went snorkeling at this beach and saw some sea turtles. A lot of the trips for snorkeling take off there so there is a lot of people on the water. It was a great swim out to the reefs to see the fish.

Excellent exotic beach in the Southwestern Barbados.

Beautiful white sand beach located in Carlisle Bay. The water is very warm and clear, you can see your toes when your up to your neck in the water. There is a very busy road right beside it and there are tons of boats moored in the bay. Some stopping by for snorkeling excursions and others just appear to be there all day enjoying the sun and water. There are rentals for paddle boards, kayaks, banana boats and probably any other water sport you can think of, so yes, a very popular beach. But absolutely beautiful and it never felt crowded. It was a short taxi ride from the cruise port, only cost $5/person each way and the driver arranged a time to come back and pick us up. Rented chairs for $10/each and an umbrella for $5, for a snack, walked to the parking lot and got some deep fried local fish cakes for $0.50/each and a local beer for $2, so all in all, only $55 for a great day at a beautiful beach with snacks and beer.