Jamaica Beach Guide

Rocky Point Beach

Beach Location

17°53'4.52"N      76°16'23.15"W

Rocky Point beach is, public bathing and fishing beach located in Morant Point, St. Thomas. The closest town to the beach is Morant Bay. The eastern section of the beach is designated for bathing and the western for fishing.

Description & Environmental Features

The beach is linear and located in a bay area. It is comprised of light brown fine grain sand extending approximately1km in length. The backshore is vegetated with seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera), seaside mahoe (Thespesia populnea) and coconut (Cocos spp.). On the foreshore, remnants of an old concrete structure, once a bathroom facility, remain partially visible after the sea reclaimed part of the land over time. The property also hosts fishermen's dwellings and storage facilities for fishing gear.

Accessibility and Parking

The beach is accessed via the St. Johns, Rocky Point main road which is lonely and secluded. The road is bordered by a mangrove forest. There is no designated parking, however the area is able to accommodate over 20 or more vehicles.

Amenities

The bathing section of 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 several commercial entities including El-Sedal Seafood Lounge and Restaurant that offers seafood and multiple seating options. There are functional restroom facilities available for use adjacent to the fisherman quarters.

Things to do

The area is suitable for wading, jogging, swimming, fishing and beach football. Whispering Bamboo Cove, the closet accommodation, is located 40 minutes from the beach. Additional attractions and/or accommodations are located further in Morant Bay, approximately 1 hour away from the beach.

Beach Licence

No

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