Award-winning coral-sand beach with turquoise water and sunsets

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"Renowned as Grand Cayman’s crown jewel and the prime calling card of the Cayman Islands, this consistently lauded stretch pairs pillow‑soft white sand with dazzling teal waters. For a more laid‑back experience away from the busier central areas crowded with tourists, head to the quieter northern end where the atmosphere feels a world away and sparser crowds make it ideal for those who prefer tranquility or simply a moment to breathe." - Kat Chen

"Famous for its wide, relaxed shoreline and dramatic evening skies, Seven Mile Beach is where Sandals Negril showcases those incredible sunsets and a quintessentially laid-back Caribbean vibe." - AFAR
"A postcard-perfect, reef-protected stretch on Grand Cayman's western coast (technically closer to six miles long) with crystal-clear shallow water and soft coral sand; many of the island's largest resorts front this beach, including the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, which annually hosts the five-day Cayman Cookout culinary festival each January." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"I relaxed on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman and found it to be a stunning, easily accessible stretch of sand for a solo beach vacation." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"World-renowned Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman combines sand as soft as talcum powder with turquoise, lake-calm water and a lively mix of water sports, beach bars, and luxury resorts; though it's closer to five and a half miles than seven, the shoreline suits both high-octane social travelers and those seeking quiet hideouts, and visitors (including those attending events like the Cayman Cookout at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman) often note pristine sand, stunning turquoise water, and magical sunsets." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines