Jamaica Beach Guide

Boston Bay Beach

Location

18°9'31.05" N      76°21'21.11" W
Boston Bay Beach is located in Boston Bay, Portland. The beach is located less than 30 minutes from Port Antonio. Boston Bay is well known for its surfing and jerk restaurants.

Description & Environmental Features

The beach is characterised by fine to medium cream sand, with large rocks dominating the sides of the beach around the bluff area. It is approximately 14 metres wide and 152 metres long and is divided into two sections by a small bluff. The beach is well vegetated consisting of seaside mahoe (Thespesia populnea), West Indian almond (Terminalia catappa) and coastal grasses.

Accessibility and Parking

Boston Bay Beach lies along the A4 main road. The parking area can accommodate numerous vehicles.

Amenities

Food services are available. Although there is a restaurant at the beach, patrons can also purchase food at several jerk pits that are just a five-minute walk away. The facility has bathrooms, showers, changing rooms, and gazebos making the facility an ideal location for special events and large gatherings.

Things to do

The beach is suitable for swimming, wading, picnicking and surfing. Patrons can rent water equipment for surfing, snorkelling, and windsurfing. Nearby attractions include Blue Lagoon, Reach Falls, Folly Ruins and the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park.

Existing/Current Beach Licence

Yes.

Location Map

   Fees & Hours
Entrance Fee $500 for adults; children under 12 are free
Opening Hours 9:00am to 5:00pm
   Safety
Sea conditions Generally calm, but there can be high waves
Lifeguard service Lifeguards on duty
Amenities & Access

Boston Bay Beach lies along the A4 main road.

Parking available
Restroom
Restaurant
Contact
Owned by Beach Control Authority; leased to Mr. Colin Bell
Telephone (876) 754-7540 and 422-1103
Email pubed@nepa.gov.jm