Long Bay
A broad golden crescent beach about 1.5 kilometers long on the east coast, with few visitors and big waves, and a laid-back village loved by backpackers and surfers.
Long Bay lies about 30 kilometers southeast of Port Antonio. Along the A4 highway, a broad golden crescent beach faces the Atlantic trade winds, with bigger waves than other north-coast beaches. It is a good place for surfing and unwinding, but rip currents are strong, so take care when swimming. The small village has a few simple beachfront guesthouses, reggae bars, and grilled fish stalls. Few tourists come, and it retains the raw character of Jamaica's east coast. Reach Falls is not far to the south and can be visited on the same day. A taxi from Port Antonio takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Boston Bay
- Winnifred Beach
- Blue Lagoon
- San San Beach
- Frenchman's Cove
- Moore Town
- Folly Mansion Ruins & Folly Point Lighthouse
- Errol Flynn Marina & Port Antonio Town