West Bay Beach
The most beautiful white-sand beach on Roatán, with the coral reef just tens of meters offshore. You can snorkel straight from the sand.
West Bay Beach sits at the western tip of Roatán, a roughly 1.5 km stretch of fine white sand lined with resorts and restaurants. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef runs right along the southern end of the beach. Wade in and you'll see coral and tropical fish, and snorkel gear can be rented on the sand. Crowds swell on cruise ship days, so mornings or evenings are quieter. The Marine Park charges a small conservation fee. Water taxis (about 10 minutes) run from West End.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gumbalimba Park
- West End
- Roatan Marine Park
- Half Moon Bay
- Carambola Botanical Gardens
- Anthony's Key & Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences
- El Aguila Wreck
- Coxen Hole