Jamaica Beach Guide

Roxborough

Beach Location

18°26'20.09"N, 77°11'53.10"W

Roxborough Beach is located in the Parish of St Ann and is located just outside the town of St. Ann’s Bay and 11.5km outside the town Ocho Rios. It is accessed directly from the North Coast Highway and is adjacent to the St. Ann Traffic Depot. There are many hotels and historic attractions nearby including the World Famous Dunn’s River Falls.

Environmental Features

The beach is approximately 110 metres in length and has brown fine to coarse grain sand. An old rubble groyne is located on the eastern end of the beach where a large earth drain enters the sea. Seagrass beds are located close offshore. There is very little vegetation on the beach, however the eastern section has large shrubs and grasses..

Parking

Parking available and is associated with the Restaurant on the property.

Amenities

Restaurant and Bar, Gazebos, toilets and a Spa on the western section of the beach.

Beach Licences

No

Location Map

   Fees & Hours
Entrance Fee None
Opening Hours Associated with restaurant

   Safety
Beach conditions The area is generally calm, however there are no safety features in place to allow for swimming.
Lifeguard Service No Lifeguard on duty
Amenities & Access

It is accessed directly from the North Coast Highway and is adjacent to the St. Ann Traffic Depot.

Parking available
Restroom available
Food services
Contact
Owned by Owned by the Commissioner of Lands and managed by the St. Ann Municipal Corporation
Telephone (876) 750-5263