Beaches and parks in Nassau

Best Beaches & Parks

Nassau offers a combination of lively public shores and meticulously landscaped green spaces across New Providence and Paradise Island. Junkanoo Beach provides immediate access to the city’s cruise port, while Cabbage Beach offers a two-mile stretch of white sand on the northern coast. The list includes historical sites like Clifford Park, used for national ceremonies, and the Versailles Gardens, which houses a 14th-century French cloister overlooking the harbor.

Junkanoo Beach

Public beach located within walking distance of the Nassau cruise port. It features beach bars, volleyball courts, and calm water protected by a breakwater.

Beach

A two-mile stretch of white sand on Paradise Island's northern shore, known for turquoise waters and strong Atlantic surf.

Beach

Located on the northwestern coast of Paradise Island, this beach features soft white sand and is generally quieter than the eastern resort-heavy sections.

Paradise Lagoon Beach South

A sheltered, man-made saltwater lagoon located within the Atlantis resort complex, offering calm, shallow water for swimming.

Beach

A secluded beach at the western tip of Paradise Island, situated near the historic Hog Island Lighthouse.

Clifford Park

Large parade ground used for Bahamian Independence Day celebrations and cultural events, located adjacent to the historic Fort Charlotte.

Versailles Gardens

Terraced gardens on Paradise Island featuring a 14th-century Augustinian cloister transported from France. It includes statues of historical figures and views of Nassau Harbor.