St. George's Beaches and Water Sports

(St. George's, Bermuda)

The parish of St. George's contains some very appealing sandy stretches, with beaches here generally being noticeably quieter than those to the south. This is particularly the case if there are no cruise ships docked nearby.

Without question, Tobacco Bay is the most famous and alluring of the many beaches around St. George's. Tobacco Bay offers soft white sand and is rather rocky under the water's surface, meaning that there are plenty of opportunities for snorkelling.

General Information

Tobacco Bay is located on Park Road, on the northernmost edge of Bermuda, and is now a national park. Its beach is especially popular, since it is one of the most accessible on the entire island.

A shuttle bus goes from the town centre, although it only takes about 20 minutes to walk here. This sandy beach is outfitted with rental and snack facilities and is excellent for swimming.

Apart from Tobacco Bay, other notable beaches within the parish of St. George's include:

• Achilles Bay - to the north-east of St. George's town, perfect for swimming, snorkelling and windsurfing
• Clearwater Beach - part of St. David's Island, next to the Cooper's Island Nature Reserve
• Fort St. Catherine Beach - located on the north-eastern side of the town, complete with beach bar
• Howard Bay - lying on the southerly shore, off Tucker's Town Road and restricted to residents only
• Mullet Bay - an artificial beach situated next to Mullet Bay Road
• Natural Arches - based in Tucker's Town and known for its dramatic rock formations, although restricted to members of the Mid Ocean Club only

• Nonsuch Bay - situated on Nonsuch Island, part of the nature reserve
• Paget Island - connected by regular boat trips, with secluded coves and quiet beaches
• Surf Bay - a southern stretch of sand, for residents only
• Tucker's Point Club Beach - used by guests of the Tucker's Point Club
• Windsor Beach - a private beach only used by members of the Mid Ocean Club