Pebbles Beach

We stopped on route to Carlisle Bay to see the race horses being bathed. My husband was lucky enough to meet and chat with Sean Hall, the horse trainer who is knowledgeable and clearly has a love of horses and is an interesting guy (he didn't agree with some of the younger guys offering rides on the horses). It is a wonderful spectacle, on a lovely beach at sunrise. It draws the crowds in and is a popular attraction. We didn't stay on the beach for the rest of the day so can't comment on that. It is flanked by two big hotels the Radisson Blu and the Hilton.

Very nice quiet, clean place which located between Radisson and Hilton hotels. Beach chairs and umbrellas offered for $25 per 2 chairs +umbrella. It is about 20 min drive from the cruise port. We paid $15 per couple one way.

I understand the draw to come and watch the horses get bathed in the sea, but bear in mind it is highly commercialized. We woke up early and made our way down to watch on a Sunday morning around 630am, and it was filled with guys yelling "want to sit on a horse" and "want a picture with a horse?" They also ask if you want to "ride" one of the horses, but this is just sitting on one while a guy walks you back and forth in the shallow water for photo / video to be taken. Overrated in my opinion - if you like horses I'd recommend checking out the races instead. The actual beach is quite lovely.

Saw the horses on Christmas Day. We arrived around 630 and they were still there at 715 when we left. They swim and get cleaned close to the pier next to the Radisson. You can ride them or just get a photo. The handlers will ask for a tip for the photo. I'm not sure how much for the ride.

Love coming to Barbados on a cruise. We love hiking to Pebbles Beach. Beautiful walk. So many beautiful sights along the way. The beach is just stunning. The color of the water is incredible. We bring out own snorkel gear. We snorkel out to the spot to see turtles and then on out to a couple of ship wrecks. And a tradition now is to hit up the local vendor street for hot, fresh caramel popcorn. Great snack. Barbados is amazing!

Got a cab here from Norwegian cruise. Had a great day on the beach in front of Bali beach club. Chairs and umbrellas very reasonable and beautiful beach and water. Saw a turtle or two and a stingray as well. The Bali beach club bar was convenient to replenish deputy beer and mimosas. Wonderful afternoon. Highly recommend.

Excellent for snorkeling! There are plenty of turtles in the water if you swim out deep enough. There are also multiple shipwrecks, anchors, and other things of note with lots of fish around!

Get here around 6am to see the local horses taking a dip in the sea & watch the sunrise. Alternatively during the day great spot to swim, sunbathe and have a beverage. Very clean beach and plenty of parking even on weekends.