Rocky formations, sea grape brush and green hills make for a great view from this beach, which still manages to have a beautiful stretch of smooth white sand. The water is calm and clear and this beach is usually quiet.
Located in Five Islands, close to St. John's, Landing Bay is on the West coast of Antigua. You should consider dropping by even if you are not staying nearby. Peace and quiet is what you'll find at the majority of Antigua's beaches, but at Landing Bay, you'll find the same sense of serenity, without having to be too far removed from the city's activity.
Between Galley Bay and Hawksbill Bay, Landing Bay is accessible by Gray's Farm Main Road. It has beautiful vegetative surroundings and the shape of the Bay helps calm the waters. There are resorts on either side of this beach.
Please note that public restrooms are not available, though you may be able to use the facilities at a nearby business.
Since Landing Bay is located inside a tourist hotspot, many try to show up early.
Positioned on the West coast of Antigua; the area hosts attractions such as Royal Antiguan, which is not very far away, so visitors have the option to walk or to take a cab.
Historical attractions like Fort Barrington offer a nice compliment to a soothing day at Landing Bay, and provide beachgoers with the opportunity to learn about Antigua's past, without venturing too far from the coast. In fact, this coast is a mile to the northeast of this site of historical interest.
Beaches are a great attraction to visit, but there's even more to see during your stay. The following table includes the closest attractions.
Attraction | Type | Distance | Direction | Island |
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Royal Antiguan | Gambling Arcade | 1.0 mi. | ENE | Antigua |
Fort Barrington | Historical Site | 1.1 mi. | NE | Antigua |
Fort James | Historical Site | 2.4 mi. | ENE | Antigua |
King's Casino | Casino | 3.4 mi. | E | Antigua |
Gismary Art Gallery | Art Gallery | 3.5 mi. | E | Antigua |
ZEMI Art Gallery | Art Gallery | 3.5 mi. | E | Antigua |
Jolly Harbour Golf Course | Golf Course | 3.5 mi. | S | Antigua |
Paradise Casino | Casino | 3.5 mi. | E | Antigua |
Taino's & Millennium Galleries | Art Gallery | 3.5 mi. | S | Antigua |
Asot's Arcade | Slot Machine Arcade | 3.6 mi. | E | Antigua |
The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda | Museum | 3.6 mi. | E | Antigua |
St. John's Cathedral | Historical Site | 3.6 mi. | E | Antigua |
Jolly Harbour is nearby and is a region with interesting things to do, yet is never overly congested. From the shore, Jolly Harbour is just up the road, roughly three and a half miles (five and a half kilometers).
The number of other vacationers sharing this coastline can vary widely, depending on time of day, season, and how many of the nearby hotel rooms have been booked. You can generally expect to share the sand with more than a few vacationers who are staying in the area.
Since the beach is in a pretty popular vacation area, it usually isn't all that difficult to find exactly the type of hotel you're looking for nearby. For visitors wanting to get a place that's on or near the beach, the following table lists the options closest to Landing Bay.
Hotel | Distance | Direction | Type |
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Hawksbill Beach Resort | 0.2 mi. | S | Resort |
Galley Bay | 0.3 mi. | NE | Hotel |
Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort | 1.0 mi. | ENE | Hotel |
Coconut Beach Club | 1.4 mi. | ENE | Hotel |
Hermitage Bay | 2.3 mi. | S | Resort |
Heritage Hotel | 3.4 mi. | E | Hotel |
Tranquility Bay | 3.6 mi. | S | Hotel |
City View Hotel | 3.6 mi. | E | Hotel |
Anchorage Inn | -- | -- | Hotel |
Jolly Beach Resort & Spa | 3.8 mi. | S | Resort |
When you get hungry for an afternoon snack, you'll have some great cuisine to choose from, so you won't have to wander too far from the sea. One of the closest places to eat is Barefooot Grille. This restaurant serves International food. You could take a cab or probably walk to this restaurant as it's not far off the beach at all.
The following table provides a list of nearby dining options.
Restaurant Name | Phone | Cuisine | Style | Distance | Direction |
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Barefooot Grille | (866) 237-1644 | International | Very Casual | 0.3 mi. | NE |
Gauguin | (866) 237-1644 | Caribbean, European, International | Informal | 0.3 mi. | NE |
Ismay's Restaurant | (866) 237-1644 | Caribbean | Informal | 0.3 mi. | NE |
Sea Grape | (866) 237-1644 | Caribbean | Informal | 0.3 mi. | NE |
Andes on Deep Bay Waterfront Restaurant | (268) 462-3733 | American, Caribbean | Informal | 1.0 mi. | ENE |
Barrington's Restaurant | (268) 462-3733 | International | Fine Dining | 1.0 mi. | ENE |
Jimmy's Beach Grill & Bar | (268) 462-3733 | Caribbean | Very Casual | 1.0 mi. | ENE |
Lagoon Café | (268) 462-3733 | Eclectic | Very Casual | 1.0 mi. | ENE |
Russell's | (268) 462-5479 | Caribbean | -- | 2.4 mi. | ENE |
Millers by the Sea | (268) 462-9414 | Caribbean | -- | 2.8 mi. | ENE |
Sandhaven | (268) 771-6803 | Caribbean | Very Casual | 3.1 mi. | NE |
Table D'Hote | (268) 560-3534 | -- | -- | 3.1 mi. | E |
Travelers who are looking for the ideal beach will have lots of choices besides Landing Bay.
Another location you may want to try is Hawksbill Bay, located a few hundred yards away.
Antigua has plenty to offer its visitors, and Landing Bay is just one of the many options.
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