St. James Club Beach

This is the most popular of the two beaches at the St. James's Club resort, because of its close proximity to most of the rooms and restaurants. This beach is especially popular with guests of the resort during the summer, when the steady breeze off the ocean is especially welcome.

Situated in Mamora Bay, St. James Club Beach is on the South coast of Antigua. You might want to drop by regardless of whether you are staying in the immediate vicinity. St. James Club Beach is one of those beautiful but fun beaches that doesn't usually get packed with beachgoers, but it's not totally void of people either.

How to Access The Beach

A gate limits vehicular access to the beach. While access to the beach is largely limited to guests staying at St. James Club, if you visit for lunch, the staff might not object to your spending a little time walking the beach before or after. If you are staying at the resort, the limited access helps with crowd control, keeping the environment as quiet and picturesque for guests as possible.

Amenities and Ambiance

St. James Beach with its powder white sand and palm lined shores features waters that are just slightly rougher than its sister beach of Mamora Bay Beach because it opens to the sea and often experiences stronger winds. Gazing out over the water from the shore, beach-goers will notice that the color of the water changes the deeper the water gets, starting with bright turquoise and moving to more deeper blues.

Unfortunately, public restrooms aren't available, which is something to consider if you're bringing the kids, or plan to spend all day outside. Luckily, umbrellas and chairs will be available for use to guests seeking a relaxing spot in the shade.

What's Nearby

Attractions

You'll find this beach on the South coast of Antigua; the area hosts attractions such as Shirley Heights Fort, which is only a short distance away, so some guests will want to walk to this attraction, while others will choose to take a cab.

Beaches and museums may seem an odd combination to some, but many travelers find that museums like Admiral House (positioned just a quick cab ride or walk away) offer an entertaining diversion and help visitors understand Antigua's interesting past.

Beaches are nice for a few hours here and there, but there's plenty else to see during your stay. The following table contains attractions that are the closest.

Activities and Attractions Near St. James Club Beach

Attraction	Type	Distance	Direction	Island
Shirley Heights Fort	Historical Site	1.8 mi.	SW	Antigua
Fort Berkeley	Historical Site	2.2 mi.	WSW	Antigua
Admiral House	Museum	2.2 mi.	W	Antigua
Rhythm Of Blue Art Gallery	Art Gallery	2.3 mi.	W	Antigua
Dockyard Museum	Museum	2.3 mi.	WSW	Antigua
Things Local Gallery	Art Gallery	2.3 mi.	WSW	Antigua
Nelson's Ruins Southeast	Historical Site	2.4 mi.	WSW	Antigua
Nelson's Ruins Northeast	Historical Site	2.4 mi.	W	Antigua
Nelson's Ruins West	Historical Site	2.5 mi.	W	Antigua
Shell Shot	Photographers and Photographic Portrait Studios	2.5 mi.	W	Antigua
Monk's Hill Park	Park	3.0 mi.	WNW	Antigua
Harmony Hall Gallery	Art Gallery	4.3 mi.	NE	Antigua

Cities and Towns

English Harbour is the closest town and is in an area with plenty of worthwhile sites, while still remaining less developed and congested as some other places.

Hotels

The popularity of this spot on any given day can vary, depending on when you visit, and how full the nearby hotels are. At this beach, you can expect to see a fair amount of travelers staying at the closest accommodations.

You'll find a moderately varied selection of lodgings within driving distance. A few of the more convenient choices are seen in the table below.

Accommodations near St. James Club Beach

Hotel	Distance	Direction	Type
St. James's Club	0.1 mi.	W	Resort
Inn At English Harbour	1.9 mi.	WSW	Hotel
The Ocean Inn	2.2 mi.	W	Hotel
The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel	2.3 mi.	W	Hotel
Admiral's Inn	2.3 mi.	W	Hotel
Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort	2.3 mi.	W	Resort
The Catamaran Hotel	3.0 mi.	W	Hotel
Tree Tops Resort	3.1 mi.	ENE	Cottages
Harmony Hall	4.3 mi.	NE	Resort
Oceanic View Cottages	5.8 mi.	NW	Cottages

Food

When you start craving an afternoon snack, this beach has you covered, so there's no need to go too far from the shore. One of the closest restaurants is Coco Beach Restaurant. The restaurant offers both American and International menu items. They're also renowned for their hamburgers. Some guests will choose to take a cab here, while others will want to walk since it's only a short distance away.

The table below provides a list of nearby restaurants.

Restaurants near St. James Club Beach

Restaurant Name	Phone	Cuisine	Style	Distance	Direction
Coco Beach Restaurant	(866) 237-2071	American, International	Very Casual	0.1 mi.	W
Docksider Grill	(866) 237-2071	Caribbean	Informal	0.1 mi.	W
Rainbow Garden	(866) 237-2071	International	Very Casual	0.1 mi.	W
Piccolo Mondo	(866) 237-2071	Caribbean, Italian	Fine Dining	0.2 mi.	WNW
Le Zest	(268) 562-8179	Caribbean, French	Fine Dining	1.0 mi.	NW
The Hideout	(268) 460-3666	Caribbean, Contemporary	Informal	1.0 mi.	NW
Shirley Heights Lookout	(268) 460-1785	American	Informal	1.8 mi.	SW
Catherine's Café	(268) 460-5050	French	Informal	1.9 mi.	WSW
Terrace	(268) 460-1014	Caribbean, French, International	Fine Dining	1.9 mi.	WSW
The Reef	(268) 460-1014	Caribbean, International	Very Casual	1.9 mi.	WSW
Calabash Beach Bar	(268) 562-4906	Caribbean, International	Very Casual	1.9 mi.	WSW
Ristorante Paparazzi	(268) 562-8136	Italian	Informal	2.1 mi.	W

Other Beaches

There are plenty of beautiful beach locations to choose from in Antigua, so if St. James Club Beach doesn't suit you, you can still find a great spot.

Another location you may want to try is Pigeon's Beach, which is located three miles to the west.

While the area offers plenty of picturesque views and exciting attractions, St. James Club Beach is both a relaxing, sunny hangout and a stunning natural feature.