Jamaica Beach Guide

Billy’s Bay Beach

Location

17°53'25.40"N      77°46'46.17"W

Billy’s Bay Beach is a public bathing and fishing beach located in Treasure beach, St. Elizabeth. The eastern section of the beach designated for bathing and the western for fishing.

Description & Environmental Features

The beach is narrow with fine black sand and spans a length of approximately 215 metres. The beach is moderately eroded with small dunes located within the backshore. The vegetation includes seaside mahoe (Thespesia populnea), Willow (Salix spp.) and coastal grasses. A concrete wall has been built along the back of beach which is used as a property boundary marker. An extensive reef crest is located directly offshore the beach, on a section of which a beacon has been installed which is used to guide fishermen to prevent collision with the reef.

Accessibility and Parking

The beach lies along the Billy’s Bay main road and is accessed via a parochial dirt road. There are no designated parking areas, however areas exist that can facilitate a few vehicles.

Amenities

The beach is currently in its natural state, and there is no existing infrastructure to facilitate recreational use. On the fishing section of the beach exists a small shop that serves drinks. Visitors can also purchase fresh caught fish directly from the fishers. Light repairs are done to fishing boats.

Things to do

The area is suitable for fishing, beach football and beach volleyball. Jack Sprat, a popular restaurant in the south coast that offers a wide variety of food is located approximately 6 minutes from the beach by vehicle. Nearby accommodations include Pelican Villa, Tallawah Villas and Treasure Beach Hotel.

Beach Licence

No

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