Doctor's Cave Beach
Montego Bay’s most famous white-sand beach, with clear, calm water right beside the Hip Strip, ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
Doctor’s Cave Beach lies at the northern end of the Hip Strip and is part of a marine park protected area. Its water is highly transparent with small waves. Legend says a doctor in the early 20th century claimed the seawater had healing properties, which is how the beach got its name. The beach is run by a club and charges admission (about US$8, subject to change, so check on site), which includes changing rooms and showers. You can rent loungers and umbrellas, and there are snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips. It opens around 8:30 a.m. until sunset. Weekends bring many locals and cruise passengers, so go early for a quieter visit. Take a taxi from the hotel zone or walk along the Hip Strip.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30 until sunset
Nearby sights
- The Pork Pit
- Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue)
- Sam Sharpe Square
- Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
- Rose Hall Great House
- Greenwood Great House
- Hampden Estate
- Mayfield Falls