Brandons Beach - Fun Barbados Sights

he popular BRANDON'S BEACH in Barbados has an expansive stretch of white sandy beach with sections of lovely trees offering areas of shade for picnicking, or for those who prefer not to be in the sun all day.

Brandons Beach is fairly calm most of the year, with clear waters and very little undertow which makes it wonderful for swimming and snorkelling, but watch out for sea urchins in some areas.

Located here are Public Facilities with showers, beach umbrella & chair rentals, a Lifeguard, a Restaurant & Bar, as well as picnic benches & tables and a parking area.

Because of its close proximity to the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal which is located south-west of the beach, Brandons has become very popular with Cruise Ship passengers. It is also a great spot for Sunset photos, and is one of the few openings to the sea left on the west coast of the island, where you can view the seaside from a major Highway.

This beach is also beachfront to a number of Crop Over Festival events such as 'Pan Pun De Sand', 'Bridgetown Market', the 'Foreday Morning Jam (Jouvert)' and 'Grand Kadooment' climax (Carnival Day) on the Spring Garden Highway.

Brandon’s Beach can be found on the Caribbean Sea side of the island, on the South-west Coast of Barbados in the Parish of St Michael.

CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH the Manchineel Tree or its Fruits. (POISONOUS - Causes BLISTERS)
DO NOT STAND UNDER the Manchineel Tree when it’s raining. (liquid from tree may cause BLISTERING)
(The tree has green shiny leaves - The fruit is small apple–shaped – The tree is usually marked by red bands)
Where there is wateresports activities persons should be cautious when entering outside the area marked with orange coloured buoys

Public Access to beach:
Vehicular and pedestrian access with public access signage

Crowd during the week:
Usually small to medium when cruise ships are in (medium on evenings with local joggers, walkers, volleyball and paddle ball players)

Crowd on weekends:
Large but not overcrowded

Other West Coast Beaches close by
Located at the northern end is Brighton beach followed by Pile Bay and Freshwater Bay which can all be accessed by beachfront from each other.

More West Coast Beaches in Barbados...

We recommend you visit some of the other attractions and Nightlife around the island via a Rent-a-car, or get to know the rest of Barbados on a guided island tour.

Note: : Seasonal weather can cause a change in conditions
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BEACH ACTIVITIES & WATERSPORTS:
Snorkeling / Swimming / Volleyball (net available) / Beach Paddle Tennis / Jet Skiing / Kayaking / Horseback Rides / Walking / Jogging / Sun Tanning
(Inquire at Weisers Bar or the Lifeguard station for available watersports activities in the area)
Watersports in Barbados

AMENITIES

Lifeguard	Facilities	Beach Rentals	Vendors	Benches	Play Park	Parking
Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	Yes	N/A	Yes

Facilities usually includes: Showers / Toilets / Changing areas

Wheelchair Access	Phone Booth	Rangers	Picnic Tables	Hair Braiding	Shaded Areas
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A	Yes

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TO GET THERE
Travel Spring Garden Highway
(North of Bridgetown & Cruise Terminal and South of Speightstown & Holetown)

Directions

FROM BRIDGETOWN & CRUISE TERMINAL
Travel north along Spring Garden Highway
Pedestrian & Wheelchair access at Weisers Bar
For Vehicular access & Parking - Take the 1st Left Turn after Weisers Bar onto Brighton Road
Follow this road to the T-Junction - Turn Left at the juntion onto Brighton South - Travel this road to the end where you will see the car park

FROM SPEIGHTSTOWN & HOLETOWN
Travel south along Highway 1 (west coast road)until you reach Frank Worrell Rounabout
Take the 3rd Exit onto Spring Garden Highway towards Bridgetown
Travel Spring Garden Highway and take the 2nd Right Turn after passing Paradise Villas onto Brighton Road
Follow this road to the T-Junction - Pedestrian access straight ahead
For Vehicular access & Parking - Turn Right onto Brighton North - Follow this road to the end where you will see a parking area