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WEST WHALE BAY BEACH SHELLY BAY
SOUTH SHORE, SOUTHAMPTON NORTH SHORE, HAMILTON PARISH
West Whale Bay Beach has a fi tting name because in You will discover calm waters and soft pink sand at
April you may see humpback whales migrating north this attractive beach. Trees line the beach oering

to their summer feeding grounds. The large grassy area shelter from the sun. The water is very shallow, even at
behind the beach is an ideal spot to enjoy a stunning high tide, making it perfect for children. A refurbished
ocean sunset. Locals frequently use West Whale Bay children’s playground makes Shelly Bay an ideal spot
for shore fi shing. for a full day of activities near the water.

CHURCH BAY CLEARWATER BEACH
SOUTH SHORE, SOUTHAMPTON & TURTLE BAY
Church Bay arguably oers the best snorkelling ST. DAVID’S ISLAND, ST. GEORGE’S

experience since a large variety of fi sh can be seen in The spaciousness of these two sandy beaches are
and around the boiler reefs. ideal for families and parties. The 36-acre public
park features nature trails, playground equipment
and views of some outer islands reserved for wildlife.
HORSESHOE BAY A beach house, open during the summer months,
SOUTH SHORE, SOUTHAMPTON provides additional convenience.
Once you set foot on Horseshoe Bay you will realize
why it is our most celebrated beach. The long, TOBACCO BAY
ST. GEORGE’S
sweeping crescent of pink sand makes it a popular
Perfect for families and inexperienced swimmers
choice any time of year. During the summer months,
because of its shallow waters, this beach is also
lifeguards patrol and the nearby Beach House oers

excellent for snorkelling. Sergeant majors, blue angels,
snacks, rentals and changing facilities.
four-eyed butterfl y fi sh and wrasse glide around
JOBSON’S COVE the rocks surrounding the bay. During the summer

SOUTH SHORE, WARWICK months, the Beach House oers snacks, rentals and
Jobson’s Cove may be tiny, but this sheltered cove, changing facilities.
surrounded by steep, jagged rocks, is arguably one
of the most visually stunning beaches on our island.
Take a moment to listen to the waves lap at the
pink sand and put your feet in the calm, stunningly SaNd & Surf
blushing beaches
clear waters. b lus hing b eac hes
WARWICK LONG BAY Six hundred and fifty miles

SOUTH SHORE, WARWICK from the nearest landfall,
Warwick Long Bay boasts an .8km / .5 mile stretch encircled by protective coral
of sand against a backdrop of scrubland and coastal reefs, with miles of soft pink
grasses. Just oshore, a jagged coral island fl oats

sandy beaches, Bermuda
above the water. There are also public restrooms here.
offers endless opportunities
for swimming, serene sun
JOHN SMITH’S BAY bathing and anything on, in
SOUTH SHORE, SMITH’S PARISH and under the water. You are
This superb beach is long, fl at and boasts the pale pink never far from the ocean’s edge and will never feel
sand that makes our South Shore so famous. During
crowded, in fact you may find that you have ‘your’
the summer months, lifeguards patrol the shore and
beach to yourself.
soft drinks and snacks are often available for purchase.
There are public toilets on site.

For further information on beaches and nature trails contact: Mailing address: Street address:
P.O. BOX HM 20 BOTANICAL GARDENS
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS HAMILTON HM AX, BERMUDA 169 SOUTH ROAD
Tel 441 236 5902 Fax 441 236 3711 Web gov.bm PAGET DV 04, BERMUDA

16 1.800.BERMUDA