Best scenic beaches in Antigua and Barbuda, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Antigua and Barbuda that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Ayers Creek Beach
Nonsuch Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Sheltered creek-and-bay shoreline with local value, distinct from Green Island offshore beaches.
2OBI 7.5+
Ballast Bay Beach
Five Islands, Antigua and Barbuda
Small west-coast bay between Fort James and Deep Bay.
3OBI 7.5+
Barnacle Point Beach
Barnacle Point, Antigua and Barbuda
Rugged coastal beach zone near Barnacle Point, useful for curated coverage but not a major resort beach.
4OBI 7.5+
Belfast Bay Beach
Belfast Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Sheltered bay beach on the mainland side of North Sound, often overlooked compared with nearby island beaches.
Bethesda Bay Beach
Bethesda, Antigua and Barbuda
Sheltered bay-facing beach area on the western side of Willoughby Bay with low mainstream visibility.
Bethesda Beach
Bethesda, Antigua and Barbuda
Main Saint Paul-side beach identity on Willoughby Bay, useful without duplicating Saint Philip shoreline entries.
7OBI 7.5+
Bethesda Point Beach
Bethesda, Antigua and Barbuda
Rugged Saint Paul-side shoreline near Bethesda Point; keep separate from Saint Philip’s Willoughby Bay beaches.
Blue Waters Bay Beach
Cedar Grove, Antigua and Barbuda
Semi-private cove associated with resorts but geographically distinct and serene
9OBI 7.5+
Brown’s Bay Beach
Freetown, Antigua and Barbuda
Quiet mainland beach near the Freetown/Nonsuch Bay side, useful without duplicating Half Moon Bay.
Cades Bay Beach
Cades Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Sheltered beach area near Cades Bay, distinct from Carlisle Bay and Morris Bay.
11OBI 7.5+
Cades Bay South Beach
Cades Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Quiet south-side beach stretch near Cades Bay, best kept separate from Carlisle Bay and Morris Bay.
12OBI 7.5+
Cades Reef Beach
Cades Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Reef-facing beach area tied to Cades Reef trips, useful only where there is a real shoreline beach identity.
Cades Reef Cove
Cades Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Small cove-style shoreline linked to the Cades Reef coast and likely missed by broad beach datasets.
Cape Shirley Beach
English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
Southern headland beach zone near Cape Shirley, useful for covering the rugged coast without duplicating Galleon Beach.
15OBI 7.5+
Cape Shirley East Cove
English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
Tiny eastern headland cove likely missed by generic map data and not suitable for broad tourist lists.
16OBI 7.5+
Carlisle Bay East Beach
Carlisle Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Smaller eastern cove-style beach area near Carlisle Bay, likely missed by broad beach datasets.
17OBI 7.5+
Carpenter Rock Beach
English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
Rugged shoreline beach area below the Shirley Heights/Carpenter Rock trail with strong scenic value but limited mainstream beach use.
Cedar Valley Beach
Cedar Grove, Antigua and Barbuda
Low-profile local stretch north of Runaway Bay with minimal tourism pressure
19OBI 7.5+
Coco Beach
Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
Smaller scenic beach between Jolly Harbour and Valley Church, often overshadowed by larger neighbors.
20OBI 7.5+
Coco Beach
Mamora Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Quieter resort-side beach area near Mamora Bay, useful without duplicating the main bay beach.
Coconut Hall Beach
Coconut Hall, Antigua and Barbuda
Low-profile mainland shoreline near Coconut Hall that adds local coverage without duplicating Crump Island.
Codrington Island Beach
Codrington Island, Antigua and Barbuda
Minor North Sound islet shoreline best kept as a curated local/islet entry only.
23OBI 7.5+
Crabbs Peninsula Beach
Crabbs, Antigua and Barbuda
Low-profile North Sound coastal edge near Crabbs, useful only as a curated local shoreline beach.
Crab Hill Beach
Johnsons Point, Antigua and Barbuda
Rugged local beach zone near Crab Hill and Johnsons Point with scenic value but limited mainstream use.
25OBI 7.5+
Crump Island Beach
Crump Island, Antigua and Barbuda
Main beach identity for Crump Island and useful for separating offshore island coverage from the mainland peninsula.