What to do in Lucaya

Activities, attractions and tours
Lucaya Beach showing general coastal views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Places to Visit in Lucaya

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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 which includes markets and a fountain

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 featuring a luxury hotel or resort, general coastal views and 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 which includes rainforest and a pond

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

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Port Lucaya Marketplace

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

Port Lucaya Marketplace
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cooper's Castle

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

Cooper's Castle
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Barbary Beach

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

Barbary Beach
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Lucayan National Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lucayan National Park during your travels in Freeport. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Lucayan National Park
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Port Lucayan Marina

Explore the waterfront in Bell Channel Bay with a trip to Port Lucayan Marina. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Port Lucayan Marina

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Grand Bahama Yacht Club

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grand Bahama Yacht Club and surrounding area, you can visit Port Lucayan Marina and Port Lucaya Marketplace.

Grand Bahama Yacht Club

Day trip destinations from Lucaya

Taino Beach showing jet skiing and general coastal views

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