Half Moon Bay
A crescent of powder-white sand on the east coast, sheltered by offshore reefs. It is often ranked among Antigua's most beautiful beaches.
Half Moon Bay lies at the southeast tip of the island. Its roughly 1.6 km curved beach is protected by the national park and has almost no development. The sand is fine and soft with a faint pink tint. Reefs on the north end block the waves, making the water calm enough for snorkeling. The south end has big surf for surfboarding, but beware of rip currents. A simple snack bar on the beach offers limited facilities, so bring your own shade. It is about 20 minutes' drive from English Harbour, and it can be combined with Devil's Bridge and the Betty's Hope plantation for an eastern day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Long Bay
- Devil's Bridge
- Stingray City Antigua
- Betty's Hope
- Dows Hill Interpretation Centre
- Shirley Heights Lookout
- Galleon Beach
- Clarence House