Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

St. David's Island, Bermuda

Highlights

Cooper's Island is a hidden gem with sandy beaches, scenic trails, and an observation tower, perfect for basking in nature and spotting wildlife.

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"Cooper's Island Nature Reserve Birders, hikers, and all manner of nature lovers score big with a visit to this former NASA tracking station and U.S. naval base on the northeast coast of Bermuda . Despite its name, Cooper's Island is no longer an island, having been connected to St. David's Island via land reclamation since the 1940s. While the U.S. military has moved on, the wildlife sanctuary is still home to the base of a radar tower that tracked shuttle movements in the early days of the Space Race. Today, the 12-acre reserve is crisscrossed with paths and fringed with pristine beaches. Of particular note is Clearwater Beach, which teems with conch and turtles. Inland, a restored lake and marshland are home to crabs and seabirds. The former radar tower makes an ideal perch for bird-watching."

The Pink-Sand Beaches of Bermuda

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Jake

Google

Absolutely amazing. One of the coolest places I've ever been. Lots of beaches ideal for swimming, White-tailed Tropicbirds flying everywhere, lush blue water, black rocks, flora.

Timothy Mullins

Google

Cooper's Island is a hidden gem that includes a great trail connecting several beaches, all with their own attractiveness. It is a great way to see gorgeous views, take a pleasant walk on the short trail around the island to the secluded Long Bay Beach to as far as the Cooper's Observation Tower. Then, relax on the perfect Turtle Bay sand beach before finishing by enjoying a walk along Clearwater Beach...looking for turtles and seashells. Very beautiful and definitely worth visiting either through one of the many excursions or by car. It was very quiet, but I can imagine it getting fairly busy at other times pf the year. Take the trail and enjoy the views!

Jean-Philippe Cyr

Google

You need to walk a little, but the reward is there at the end, when you arrive at the beach. There are one on either side of the reserve. So if one is more rocky, the other would be calm. You can choose a walking trail in the wood also. It start from the Clearwater beach by the road and goes to well bay. If you go by tho path you will see some old NASA bunkers hidden in the wood along your path.

Brenda Denney

Google

One of the most amazing beaches! The sights are incredible. Such a clean wonderful place!

James Sandquest

Google

Beautiful nature reserve, ideal spot for snorkelling, walking, swimming with turtles 🐢 or reading a book in a hammock!! Bring a camera, some food spots at the start. Easy access via bus or taxi.

Marv Pitcher

Google

Quiet, serene, 4 different beaches in walking distance. Beaches face the north and south, so depending on the wind direction, one can opt for waves or calmer swimming waters.

amy liu

Google

A little hiking area along the beaches, beautiful cliffs and clean trails.

Monika Jaworska-Stoppa

Google

Former US Troops and NASA base reopened for public as Nature Reserve in 2008. Just pass the gate and you find Bermuda hidden gem. Four beaches located on north (bigger waves, more open) or south (shallow, clear water, good snorkeling) side, walking paths and beautiful view. Almost empty during a week. The place is still under development so you CAN'T find tourists facilities (restaurants or washrooms). However, there are also two nice beaches before gate (Clear Water and Turtle Beach). Parking space, bus stop, restaurant, big playground and life guards on duty during summer time. Take in mind that place is located close to the airport so there can be noisy from time to time.

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The Pink-Sand Beaches of Bermuda

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Jake

Google

Absolutely amazing. One of the coolest places I've ever been. Lots of beaches ideal for swimming, White-tailed Tropicbirds flying everywhere, lush blue water, black rocks, flora.

Timothy Mullins

Google

Jean-Philippe Cyr

Google

Brenda Denney

Google

One of the most amazing beaches! The sights are incredible. Such a clean wonderful place!

James Sandquest

Google

Beautiful nature reserve, ideal spot for snorkelling, walking, swimming with turtles 🐢 or reading a book in a hammock!! Bring a camera, some food spots at the start. Easy access via bus or taxi.

Marv Pitcher

Google

Quiet, serene, 4 different beaches in walking distance. Beaches face the north and south, so depending on the wind direction, one can opt for waves or calmer swimming waters.

amy liu

Google

A little hiking area along the beaches, beautiful cliffs and clean trails.

Monika Jaworska-Stoppa

Google