What to do in Grand Bahama

Activities, attractions and tours

Taino Beach showing jet skiing and general coastal views
Taino Beach showing a beach, kayaking or canoeing and a luxury hotel or resort
Grand Bahama
Freeport showing general coastal views, a luxury hotel or resort and a lake or waterhole
Taino Beach showing a beach and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Places to Visit in Grand Bahama

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Top places to visit

1. Port Lucaya Marketplace

The charming Port Lucaya Marketplace is a bustling hub of more than 80 boutiques, restaurants and bars. The commercial hub of Grand Bahama, the marketplace is set on a 5-acre (2-hectare) peninsula overlooking the waterfront. Shop for items ranging from high-end fashion to local handicrafts and enjoy a meal at one of the excellent restaurants overlooking the water.
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Port Lucaya Marketplace featuring signage

2. Taino Beach

Taino Beach is a picturesque stretch of white sand adorned with narrow palm trees that sway with the wind. It is a popular gathering point, with plenty of watersports options and restaurants serving local delicacies. Enjoy the fun atmosphere at this lively bay and relax on the soft sand.
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Taino Beach showing jet skiing and general coastal views

3. Lucaya Beach

Lucaya Beach is one of the liveliest beaches in the Bahamas. Stretching for acres, this sandy beach is a scenic place to enjoy long walks along the coast. Participate in exciting watersports that range from parasailing to snorkeling or relax with a cool drink at one of the lively bars lining the beach.
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Lucaya Beach showing a sandy beach

4. Garden of the Groves

The Garden of the Groves is one of the finest tropical gardens in the region, encompassing 12 acres (5 hectares) of waterfalls, fountains, duck ponds and lush greenery. Learn about the flora of the island during your visit and marvel at the variety of birds and pretty butterflies that are attracted by the garden’s many plants.
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Garden of the Groves featuring a lake or waterhole and rainforest

5. Xanadu Beach

Xanadu Beach was once one of the most popular activity beaches on Grand Bahama, offering everything from snorkeling to parasailing. Most of the restaurants and other amenities shut down after the closure of the Xanadu Hotel, but you can still go for a stroll along the coast and admire the beach’s natural beauty.
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Xanadu Beach which includes tropical scenes and a beach

6. Cooper's Castle

Cooper's Castle is among the most iconic sites on Grand Bahama and is set on one of the highest points on the island. Take a tour of this fascinating estate, discover the rags-to-riches story of its owner and enjoy dramatic views over the island from its second-floor balcony.
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Cooper\'s Castle featuring a house

7. Lucayan National Park

Lucayan National Park is the most popular of the three national parks on Grand Bahama Island. Walk or ride a horse along well-marked routes that wind through the park’s hardwood forest, mangrove swamp and rocky coppice landscapes. Visit the park’s pristine beach, explore bat-filled caves and marvel at the rich variety of Bahamian vegetation.
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Lucayan National Park showing mangroves, kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole

8. Barbary Beach

Barbary Beach is a long, peaceful section of white sand, ideal for travelers seeking a quiet place to relax along the shore. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon picnic in the beach’s soft sand, walk along the shore and appreciate its relatively untouched natural beauty or embark on a kayaking excursion to nearby Peterson Cay.
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Barbary Beach featuring a beach

What to do in Grand Bahama

Discover the most popular places to visit in Grand Bahama

Port Lucaya Marketplace which includes markets and a fountain

Port Lucaya Marketplace

International brands mix with colorful Bahamian traditions in this lively open-air shopping center.

Port Lucaya Marketplace
Taino Beach showing jet skiing and general coastal views

Taino Beach

Swim with your kids to the floating playground, try fried fish and conch salad and dance around a bonfire at night.

Taino Beach
Lucaya Beach featuring a luxury hotel or resort, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Lucaya Beach

One of the most popular tourist beaches on Grand Bahama, this wide strip of white sand is among the best places on the island for watersports.

Lucaya Beach
Garden of the Groves which includes rainforest and a pond

Garden of the Groves

Go for a stroll in this magnificent garden, which is home to more than 10,000 species of flowers, plants and trees.

Garden of the Groves
Xanadu Beach which includes tropical scenes and a beach

Xanadu Beach

Escape the crowds and relax on this tranquil stretch of soft, white sand, which is bordered by coconut palms and Australian pines.

Xanadu Beach
Cooper\'s Castle featuring a house

Cooper's Castle

The home to one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the Bahamas is a lavish fairytale-like castle.

Cooper's Castle
Lucayan National Park showing mangroves, kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole

Lucayan National Park

Encompassing all the Bahamas’ different ecological zones, this remarkable park is home to one of the world’s longest underwater cave systems.

Lucayan National Park
Barbary Beach featuring a beach

Barbary Beach

This secluded beach is often described as one of the most beautiful stretches of sand on Grand Bahama Island.

Barbary Beach
Gold Rock Beach featuring a sandy beach

Gold Rock Beach

Find out why this pristine stretch of white sand is often referred to as the welcome mat of Grand Bahama Island.

Gold Rock Beach

Explore areas of Grand Bahama

Lucaya Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Lucaya

Lucaya is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Port Lucayan Marina and Port Lucaya Marketplace.

Lucaya
Cooper\'s Castle featuring a house and views

Bahamas Terrace

Though Bahamas Terrace may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Xanadu Beach and International Bazaar.

Bahamas Terrace
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Williams Town

Williams Town is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Lucaya Beach and Lucayan National Park while in the area.

Williams Town
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Bell Channel Bay

While visiting Bell Channel Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Port Lucayan Marina and Port Lucaya Marketplace.

Bell Channel Bay
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Windsor Park

While visiting Windsor Park, you might make a stop by sights like Lucaya Beach and Reef Golf Course.

Windsor Park
Xanadu Beach

Bahamia West

While visiting Bahamia West, you might make a stop by sights like Xanadu Beach and Regency Theater.

Bahamia West

 

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Day trip destinations from Grand Bahama

Taino Beach showing jet skiing and general coastal views

Freeport

Ben\'s Cave featuring views as well as a couple

High Rock

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Deadman's Reef