Crane Beach

South Coast · St. Philip

Rating: 4.9 / 5

Regularly named one of the best beaches in the world, Crane Beach sits on the rugged south-east coast in St. Philip, framed by 80-foot coral cliffs and fronted by turquoise water. The sand carries a subtle pink hue, created by crushed coral mixing with white sand along the shoreline. A reef offshore tempers the Atlantic swell, so swimming is possible on calmer days though the surf can still be lively. Public access is at the southern end where a small parking area leads down to the sand; guests of the historic Crane Resort above use a glass elevator or the carved cliff staircase. Bring water shoes, and watch for currents at the edges of the bay.