Rendezvous Bay

Rendezvous Bay is a popular beach with a lot of character. There are a few resorts, but also an old abandoned hotel and a kitschy beach pub. It's long and curved with silky soft sand and turquoise water. Beach equipment rentals are available, as are food and drinks.

Located in Rendezvous Bay, this beach is on the South West coast of Anguilla. You should consider stopping by whether or not you are staying particularly close by. Rendezvous Bay is the sort of place where everyone from families to honeymooners congregate, and there is plenty of beach action to keep them busy - it's certainly not the place to go to be alone.

How to Access The Beach

With just a few resorts on a long stretch of beach, this is great beach for the public. It's just west of Blowing Point.

Amenities and Ambiance

After looking out towards the mountains of St. Martin, you can take a nice, long stroll on this mile and a half long beach, which curves out gently towards the ocean. It's a sometimes busy beach, but clean and refreshing.

You could always try the restaurant right on the water, if it suits your taste. There are plenty of dining experiences in Anguilla that visitors can partake in, but eating a delicious meal on the beach can be a particularly memorable one. Ask your hotel about picnic lunches, as some hotels offer to pack snacks for their guests' day trips. Otherwise, you could easily grab some of Anguilla's famous street food along the way.

If you're suddenly hungry or thirsty, the concession stand at Rendezvous Bay is the ultimate convenience. If available, you could also order some food from one of the local vendors who operate at or near this spot.

Unfortunately, you won't find any public restrooms along this coastline, though you may be able to use the facilities at a nearby business. You'll find the waters off-shore to be of good snorkeling quality, so bring along some gear if you're wanting to check out the underwater sites. Rendezvous Bay is a popular beach in Anguilla, so there's always someone around. Whether you're single and looking to make new friends or a couple seeking romance, this beach has enough room for both.

Keep in mind that Rendezvous Bay's location is an urban area, so factor that into your plans.

What's Nearby

Attractions

Rendezvous Bay is on Anguilla's South West coast. CuisinArt Resort Golf Course is within a distance that tourists could probably walk or take a cab to, and it is one of the the area's interesting attractions.

Beaches and museums may seem an odd combination to some, but some visitors find that museums like Wallblake House (positioned four and a half miles to the east-northeast) offer rare insight into Caribbean life and help share a different side of Anguilla.

If you want to see as many of Anguilla's attractions as possible, the following table shows some of the closest options.

Activities and Attractions Near Rendezvous Bay

Attraction	Type	Distance	Direction	Island
CuisinArt Resort Golf Course	Golf Course	0.2 mi.	W	Anguilla
Cheddie's Carving Studio	Art Gallery	1.1 mi.	W	Anguilla
Dolphin Discovery	Dolphin Encounter Service	1.3 mi.	ESE	Anguilla
Anguilla Tennis Academy	Tennis Club	1.4 mi.	E	Anguilla
L Bernbaum Art Gallery	Art Gallery	2.2 mi.	NE	Anguilla
Devonish Art Gallery	Art Gallery	2.3 mi.	W	Anguilla
Old Salt Factory and Pump House	Historical Site	2.3 mi.	NE	Anguilla
Warden's Place	Historical Site	4.4 mi.	NE	Anguilla
Savannah Gallery	Art Gallery	4.4 mi.	NE	Anguilla
Loblolly Gallery	Art Gallery	4.4 mi.	NE	Anguilla
Wallblake House	Museum	4.5 mi.	ENE	Anguilla
Old Factory	Historical Site	5.0 mi.	NE	Anguilla

Cities and Towns

Rendezvous Bay is in the Blowing Point area, so travelers staying in town won't have far to go. The closest town is Blowing Point, which is a neat region that strikes a balance between island tranquility and urbanization. From the shore, Blowing Point isn't far off, roughly one and a quarter miles (two kilometers).

Hotels

Whether or not you encounter a lot of other visitors will vary depending on the time of day, particularly in the high season when hotels overflow with tourists. You can typically expect to encounter quite a few vacationers who are staying in the area.

Guests hoping to find a place to stay close to the beach shouldn't have a difficult time, as there are lots of accommodations to choose from nearby. Find the closest, most convenient booking options by perusing what's listed in the table that follows.

Accommodations near Rendezvous Bay

Hotel	Distance	Direction	Type
Anguilla Great House Beach Resort	0.1 mi.	ENE	Resort
CuisinArt Resort & Spa	0.2 mi.	W	Resort
Rendezvous Bay Hotel & Villas	0.5 mi.	E	Hotel
Callaloo Club Villas	0.9 mi.	SE	Villa complex
The Reef	0.9 mi.	WSW	Resort
Paradise Cove Resort	1.2 mi.	WSW	Hotel
Ferryboat Inn	1.2 mi.	ESE	Hotel
Patsy's Seaside Villas	1.3 mi.	ESE	Villa complex
Villas at Long Bay	1.3 mi.	NW	Villa complex
Twin Palms Villas	1.4 mi.	WNW	Villa complex

Food

It's no problem if you start to get the munchies while hanging out at Rendezvous Bay; you'll have your pick of different cuisines and dining styles nearby. One of the nearest restaurants is Sun Shine Shack. This restaurant has Caribbean cuisine. Many guests rave about their barbecue and seafood.

The following table provides a list of restaurant options near this shoreline.

Restaurants near Rendezvous Bay

Restaurant Name	Phone	Cuisine	Style	Distance	Direction
Sun Shine Shack	(264) 746-0649	Caribbean	Very Casual	0.1 mi.	NE
Olde Caribe	(800) 583-9247	Caribbean, Eclectic	Very Casual	0.1 mi.	ENE
Mosaic at CuisinArt	(264) 498-2000	International	Informal	0.2 mi.	W
Santorini at the Clubhouse	(264) 498-2000	Fusion, Mediterranean	Fine Dining	0.2 mi.	W
Tokyo Bay	(264) 498-2000	Japanese	Informal	0.2 mi.	W
The Place	(246) 584-6501	International	Very Casual	0.5 mi.	E
Faustina's Kitchen	(264) 729-4102	Caribbean	Informal	0.9 mi.	WNW
The Yacht Club Restaurant	(264) 498-2300	Caribbean	Fine Dining	0.9 mi.	WSW
Island Crave Ice Cream & Desserts	(264) 476-9419	Café	Informal	0.9 mi.	WNW
Garden Terrace Café	(264) 497-6603	Caribbean	Informal	1.2 mi.	WSW
Sharky's Restaurant	(264) 729-0059	Caribbean	Very Casual	1.2 mi.	W
The Ferryboat Inn Restaurant and Bar	(264) 497-6613	Caribbean, French	Informal	1.3 mi.	ESE

Other Beaches

Anguilla has many nice beaches, so Rendezvous Bay is just one of your options.

You might also enjoy Sandy Island Beach, which is home to plenty of activity. It is located two and a half miles to the north. If you were hoping to find a tranquil beach scene with few crowds, you might enjoy Merrywing Bay Beach. You'll find it just a little ways away.

Another location you may want to try is Sandy Point Beach, located one and a quarter miles away.

While Anguilla has many alluring attractions, taking a swim at Rendezvous Bay is certainly a fun way to enjoy the area's natural attractions.