Bottom Bay

East Coast · St. Philip

Rating: 4.8 / 5

Tucked into the cliffs of St. Philip on the south-east coast, Bottom Bay is the kind of beach that turns up on postcards — a narrow crescent of pale sand ringed by towering coconut palms and dramatic coral rock. The Atlantic rolls in with real power here, so this is a spot for photos, picnics, and paddling rather than long swims. A short, steep path leads down from the clifftop car park, and the view from the top across the bay is one of the most photographed on the island. Come midweek for near-empty sand, bring your own shade and drinks, and mind the rip currents if you wade in.