Long Bay Beach, Beef Island

NOT for KIDS. This beach we visited on a public holiday. It was very quiet...not a lot of people at all...most of the beach bars were closed also..including moose on the beach. The beach chairs and umbrella seems to be free, with a suggestion that you patronize one of the beach bars. I had myself a delicious blue Hawaiian at Island boy beach shack-(thanks Clivie👍🏾) The beach itself is beautiful turquoise water but this beach is NOT for children. There's a VERY steep drop off about 2 ft from the shore where the waves break. That turquoise water you see is VERY deep...easily over 6ft. So if you cant swim or thread water.. my suggestion is that you bathe on the sand. The steep drop off causes a very STRONG undercurrent that drags you in when the waves break....so please be AWARE! there are no lifeguards here. The sand is quite soft though and there's lots of seashells to be found.my kids spend all the time bathing on the sand because the waves were too strong. There's some noise also from the nearby airport when planes take off so if your kids have sensory issues -headphones would be good to use. The good thing is the airport isn't too busy. The beach facilities, though, are nice. Good shower and the bathrooms/toilets were clean and had tissue paper. There's footwash pipes outside the showers and that's always a nice plus.

We took an open air vehicle tour from the dock area across the island. One of the stops was Long Bay Beach on Beef Island. We stayed about 30 minutes to enjoy the beautiful views over the beach. Had a beer at the restaurant bar overlooking the beach. Lots of colorful umbrellas and lounge chairs.

The beach is on Beef Island near the airport. Hard to say how long it would take to get there because the road was under construction, probably about a 20-30 minute drive from town and cruise port. Not the prettiest beach on the island but very nice. It was covered in lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent. There's a small restaurant, a bar a souvenir tent and mice clean washroom/change rooms. Leave yourself extra time to get back, traffic was very heavy when we returned around noon.

Lovely beach! Very carribean with the vibes and music, food and drink shacks, nice bathrooms big enough for changing clothes, and friendly & kind staff. We taxied from the cruise port, it was about a 30 minute drive. When we arrived we were greeted by a nice girl who led us to some lounge chairs with an umbrella. She gave us complimentary water bottles with ice cups. They have lots of food and drinks available for purchase as well. We brought our floaties and were in the water for a long time! The water drops off fairly quickly, about 7 feet of touchable ground before it gets really deep. Water was refreshing, not too cold at all. It felt nice under the hot sun. Would recommend 10/10!

Wonderful excursion. Gorgeous beach, so nice. Uncrowded, undeveloped. A few beach bar / shop structures. There was some construction going on adjacent to the minimal structure already. The beach is supported by a brick and mortar purpose built restroom, a pleasant surprise. Four rooms each, nearby shower to rinse off the sand. Super good, looking forward to coming back!

What a stunning beach. Insanely clear water, plenty of space and seating. There is a nice little bar and grill, with very nice seating under some trees. The staff was very friendly. Will comeback!

What a fantastic beach. There were maybe a couple of other people there when we arrived. Great sand, good for snorkling, great for a pretty nice and long walk.

What an amazing experience, just around the corner from the airport you stumble into a piece of paradise. Clear blue waters, a small handful of temporary bars, ample clean toilets, sun loungers and peace and tranquility. Parking is plenty. On the weekend cruise ship tour busses stop through here - if on a weekday visit expect minimal company! Some tree line to provide shade, and a bit to see if snorkelling too.