Melissa’s Guidebook - Beaches & Snorkeling
Beaches & Snorkeling
A selection of some of our favorite beaches & snorkeling locations. We recommend checking wind direction and tides before making plans to ensure you have the best location on the day www.weather.bm is a good resource. If in doubt please ask us - we are happy to make suggestions.
Located in Smiths Parish, 5 mins drive from Cove House and our nearest public beach. A mid-size beach with snorkeling on nearby reefs to the right side of the beach looking out at the ocean. There is also a convenient parking area and (seasonal) concession stand where you can (sometimes) rent sun loungers and buy drinks and snacks.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John Smith's Bay Beach
Located in Smiths Parish, 5 mins drive from Cove House and our nearest public beach. A mid-size beach with snorkeling on nearby reefs to the right side of the beach looking out at the ocean. There is also a convenient parking area and (seasonal) concession stand where you can (sometimes) rent sun loungers and buy drinks and snacks.
Located in St George’s Parish, St David’s Island, 25 mins drive from Cove House. Walk all the way to the end of the reserve to find what Melissa feels are the most ruggedly beautiful, secluded beaches in Bermuda. Melissa's favorite spot is all the way to the end on the left where you will find rock formations not far from the shore where some beautiful parrot fish can sometimes be found. In addition to the beaches there are beautiful walks along the trails and incredible views, particularly from the tower near the tip of the trail.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cooper's Island Nature Reserve
Located in St George’s Parish, St David’s Island, 25 mins drive from Cove House. Walk all the way to the end of the reserve to find what Melissa feels are the most ruggedly beautiful, secluded beaches in Bermuda. Melissa's favorite spot is all the way to the end on the left where you will find rock formations not far from the shore where some beautiful parrot fish can sometimes be found. In addition to the beaches there are beautiful walks along the trails and incredible views, particularly from the tower near the tip of the trail.
Located in St George’s Parish, 20 mins drive from Cove House. It must be said this is not our favorite spot simply because it is more 'touristy' and we prefer more secluded options. However, this is a good option to snorkel off the beach and visitors find it very convenient offering sun loungers and equipment rentals. They also provide restrooms and a concession stand for drinks and snacks.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tobacco Bay
Located in St George’s Parish, 20 mins drive from Cove House. It must be said this is not our favorite spot simply because it is more 'touristy' and we prefer more secluded options. However, this is a good option to snorkel off the beach and visitors find it very convenient offering sun loungers and equipment rentals. They also provide restrooms and a concession stand for drinks and snacks.
Located in St George’s Parish, 30 mins drive from Cove House. Located on the outskirts of the town of St Georges, in front of St Regis hotel and next to beautiful Fort St Catherine. The St Regis hotel has their own 'private' area. However, the beach itself still has public access from the roundabout next to the hotel to the left if facing the water. We recommend having lunch or a drink at St Regis and then making your way to the public area of this beach for a little R&R. On the other side of Fort St Catherine there is another smaller lovely beach called Achilles beach.
St. Catherine's Beach
Located in St George’s Parish, 30 mins drive from Cove House. Located on the outskirts of the town of St Georges, in front of St Regis hotel and next to beautiful Fort St Catherine. The St Regis hotel has their own 'private' area. However, the beach itself still has public access from the roundabout next to the hotel to the left if facing the water. We recommend having lunch or a drink at St Regis and then making your way to the public area of this beach for a little R&R. On the other side of Fort St Catherine there is another smaller lovely beach called Achilles beach.
Located in Paget Parish, 15 mins drive from Cove House. Big, beautiful, convenient beach with easy access and restrooms. One of the most popular beaches in Bermuda. There is some snorkeling at the breakers not too far off the shoreline.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elbow Beach
Located in Paget Parish, 15 mins drive from Cove House. Big, beautiful, convenient beach with easy access and restrooms. One of the most popular beaches in Bermuda. There is some snorkeling at the breakers not too far off the shoreline.
Located in Warwick Parish, 20 mins from Cove House. Melissa's favorite Bermuda Beach. Located next to Warwick Long Bay 'West' which is the main beach at this location. This small slice of paradise is mostly very private (depending on the time of your visit of course). This beach is not known for snorkeling specifically but there are some nice underwater formations which parrot fish are known to sometimes visit.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jobson's Cove
Located in Warwick Parish, 20 mins from Cove House. Melissa's favorite Bermuda Beach. Located next to Warwick Long Bay 'West' which is the main beach at this location. This small slice of paradise is mostly very private (depending on the time of your visit of course). This beach is not known for snorkeling specifically but there are some nice underwater formations which parrot fish are known to sometimes visit.
Located in Southampton Parish, 20 mins drive from Cove House. This wide crescent-shaped beach is not only scenic, but also has some additional conveniences including parking, easy access by public transportation, restrooms, a (seasonal) concession stand for drinks, basic snacks and (seasonal) rentals of everything from towels and beach loungers to snorkeling gear and boogie boards. Melissa's favorite part of this beach is the more secluded little cove located to the far right looking out to sea. The boiler reefs off the main beach can also provide good snorkeling here.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Horseshoe Bay
Located in Southampton Parish, 20 mins drive from Cove House. This wide crescent-shaped beach is not only scenic, but also has some additional conveniences including parking, easy access by public transportation, restrooms, a (seasonal) concession stand for drinks, basic snacks and (seasonal) rentals of everything from towels and beach loungers to snorkeling gear and boogie boards. Melissa's favorite part of this beach is the more secluded little cove located to the far right looking out to sea. The boiler reefs off the main beach can also provide good snorkeling here.
Located in Southampton Parish, 25 mins drive from Cove House. This small beach on Bermuda's South Shore is one of the most popular on the island for snorkeling, thanks to a network of shallow reefs close to shore that nurture abundant marine life. Church Bay Park overlooks the beach and has picnic areas and restrooms. There is also a (seasonal) concession stand where you can rent snorkeling equipment and buy drinks and snacks.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Church Bay Park
43 South RdLocated in Southampton Parish, 25 mins drive from Cove House. This small beach on Bermuda's South Shore is one of the most popular on the island for snorkeling, thanks to a network of shallow reefs close to shore that nurture abundant marine life. Church Bay Park overlooks the beach and has picnic areas and restrooms. There is also a (seasonal) concession stand where you can rent snorkeling equipment and buy drinks and snacks.
Located in Sandy’s Parish, 35 mins drive from Cove House. Secluded coastline with shallow reefs where snorkelers can spot angelfish, sergeant majors and other tropical species. This location also offers restrooms and parking.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daniel's Head Park
Located in Sandy’s Parish, 35 mins drive from Cove House. Secluded coastline with shallow reefs where snorkelers can spot angelfish, sergeant majors and other tropical species. This location also offers restrooms and parking.