Hope Town Beach
Mainly serving the small area of Hope Town, the beach offers visitors a mix of a remote beach and a popular one. Elbow Cay, the island the beach is on, is a popular island, but with so many beaches on the cay, the crowds have plenty of room to spread out.
Located in the heart of Hopetown, Hope Town Beach is on the North East edge of Elbow Cay. You should consider dropping by even if you aren't staying in the vicinity.
How to Access The Beach
You will need a boat if you want to reach Elbow Cay. Luckily, once on the island, it is easy to get around.
Amenities and Ambiance
There is not much that marks the beach as unique. Visitors will find the soft white sand and its calm clear waters appealing very peaceful, especially as there is little development on the beach. With that said, Hope Town is just a few steps away and offers all the amenities you will need.
Of course, there is also a restaurant located right on-site. There are an assortment of dining options in the Bahamas, but not every meal you enjoy has to be at a fine restaurant. Many visitors would sooner enjoy lunch on the sand, than lunch at a full-service restaurant. So, you may wish to consider getting pre-packed lunches from your hotel if they offer them. Otherwise, street vendors and casual walk-up eateries will have take-out dishes you can bring to the beach.
This beach has public restrooms——something you'll appreciate if you spend more than a couple of hours here.
Don't forget that Hope Town Beach's location is a popular spot, meaning the availability of certain amenities is likely to be affected.
What's Nearby
Attractions
Hope Town Beach is beautiful natural site, which you'll find on the North East coast of Elbow Cay; it will be near other attractions like Wyannie Malone Museum, which is only a short distance away, so tourists could take a cab or probably walk to this attraction.
A selection of nearby activities will ensure that you never run low on things to do. The attractions nearest to this beach are listed in the following table.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Direction | Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyannie Malone Museum | Museum | 0.1 mi. | SW | Elbow Cay |
| Hummingbird Cottage Art Center & Gallery | Art Gallery | 0.1 mi. | S | Elbow Cay |
| Cetacean Museum | Museum | 0.1 mi. | S | Elbow Cay |
| Hopetown Lighthouse | Lighthouse | 0.3 mi. | WNW | Elbow Cay |
Cities and Towns
Hope Town Beach is close to Hopetown, so a trip into the city is a definite option. Not far away you'll find Hopetown, a city which is an interesting area that brings together the quietude of the Caribbean and the urbanization of city life. From Hope Town Beach, Hopetown is not far away, roughly a couple hundred yards (a few hundred meters).
Hotels
Whether or not you encounter a lot of other visitors will be influenced by everything from the time of day to the capacity of nearby hotels. The area does not have very many large hotels, but you may meet guests from the few small lodgings in the area.
While beach-goers won't find very many hotels in the vicinity, those options closest to the beach are shown in the table below.
| Hotel | Distance | Direction | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Town Harbour Lodge | 0.2 mi. | SSW | Hotel |
| Hope Town Inn & Marina | 0.3 mi. | W | Resort |
| Tomato Paste | 0.6 mi. | WSW | Cottages |
| Abaco Inn | 2.0 mi. | SSW | Hotel |
| Sea Spray Resort & Marina | 2.3 mi. | SSW | Hotel |
Food
If you're looking for a place to eat after, or even during, your visit to the beach, you'll have your pick of different cuisines and dining styles nearby. Cap' N Jacks Restaurant & Bar is one of the closest eateries. The restaurant features eclectic cuisine.
The table below lists nearby restaurant options.
| Restaurant Name | Phone | Cuisine | Distance | Direction | Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap' N Jacks Restaurant & Bar | (242) 366-0247 | Eclectic | 0.1 mi. | WNW | Elbow Cay |
| Harbour's Edge | (242) 366-0087 | Caribbean | 0.1 mi. | WSW | Elbow Cay |
| Munchies Restaurant | (242) 366-0434 | Caribbean | 0.2 mi. | NW | Elbow Cay |
| Munchie's Take Out | -- | -- | 0.2 mi. | NW | Elbow Cay |
| Hope Town Coffee House | (242) 366-0760 | Caribbean | 0.2 mi. | NW | Elbow Cay |
| Hope Town Harbour Lodge | (242) 366-0134 | Caribbean | 0.2 mi. | SSW | Elbow Cay |
| Firefly Bar & Grill | (242) 225-8635 | International | 1.5 mi. | SW | Elbow Cay |
| Mackey's Takeout | -- | -- | 1.6 mi. | SW | Elbow Cay |
| Abaco Inn Restaurant | (800) 468-8799 | Caribbean, International, Vegetarian | 2.0 mi. | SSW | Elbow Cay |
| Boat House Restaurant | (242) 366-0065 | Caribbean | 2.3 mi. | SSW | Elbow Cay |
| Cracker P's Bar & Grill | (242) 577-3139 | American, Caribbean | 3.4 mi. | SW | Lubbers Quarters Cay |
| Lubbers Landing Bar and Grill | (242) 577-2000 | Caribbean | 3.7 mi. | SW | Lubbers Quarters Cay |
Other Beaches
Needless to say, there are other beaches on Elbow Cay besides Hope Town Beach worth visiting.
Travelers may also want to consider Elbow Cay Beach, located one and an eighth miles to the south-southwest.
Maybe Hope Town Beach is a perfect spot for you to kick back, and at the same time perhaps not the the ideal fit; in which case there are other beaches (and other outdoor attractions) worth trying.
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