Cabbage Beach
Place · Paradise Island & Cabbage Beach
A long public beach on Paradise Island's north shore: white sand, clear water and resort views; go by taxi, look at the water and lifeguards before you swim, and avoid the strongest midday sun.
- Public beach on Paradise Island
- White sand and clear water
- Look before you swim
- Go morning
- Free entry
- Bring cash
- Works with kids
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Rules in force · 11Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Downtown pavements are narrow and busy with vendors
- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- The Bahamas ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Bahamas government sources before you fly; requirements differ by nationality.
- The Bahamas ↗Respect marine protected areas: fishing, collecting shells or coral and anchoring rules are enforced in national parks such as the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
- The Bahamas ↗Do not bring firearms or ammunition; even a single forgotten round in a bag can lead to arrest.
- The Bahamas ↗Water-sports operators on Nassau and Paradise Island beaches are poorly regulated: use tour companies booked through your hotel and wear a life jacket.
- New Providence ↗Hurricane season (Jun–Nov, peak Aug–Oct): buy flexible fares and keep a buffer night in Nassau.
- Nassau ↗Downtown pavements are narrow and busy with vendors: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Nassau ↗After dark, take a licensed taxi door to door; do not walk between clusters.
- Nassau ↗On days when several cruise ships are in port, Bay Street and the Straw Market are crowded from mid-morning: go before 09:30.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 08:00–09:00 · go morning
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Wed · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free
- Time to spend
- 120–180 min · up to 240 min if you linger
Best time to go
Busiest 11:00 to 15:00 in season; quiet before 10:00.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Wed, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening hours and last entry change by season; not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- Open at all times; go by day.
Which month is quietest
- Janheavy
- Febpacked
- Marpacked
- Aprheavy
- Maybusy
- Junbusy
- Julbusy
- Augbusy
- Seplight
- Octlight
- Novbusy
- Decheavy
Quietest Sep–Oct · busiest Feb–Mar.
Estimate: desk reasoning from season, weekend and school-holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Taxi over the bridge to a public beach access on Paradise Island
- Ticket
- free · official site · bring cash
- Stairs
- A short sand path
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · A short sand path
- NoLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- PartialWheelchair
- PartialStroller · caution
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd4/5 High
Exposure: high
What to bring and the rules
- Cash · The ticket desk is likely to take cash only.
- Clothing that meets the dress rule · Beachwear on the beach only; cover up in town.
- A small bag · Keep valuables with you; do not leave bags on the sand.
- Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.
- Beachwear on the beach only; cover up in town.
- Keep valuables with you; do not leave bags on the sand.
- Allowed; ask before photographing people.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Resort café or marina village (AC)
- rain: Marina village (AC)
Nearest rescue anchor: D — Beach kiosk (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Check the flag and lifeguards before you swim; rip currents occur.
- Agree a price before you use jet skis, parasailing or a chair.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Take a taxi over the bridge and agree the return; buses stop early.
- Use sun cream and shade from 10:00 to 16:00.Use sun cream and shade from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Vendors and water-sports operators approach you; agree prices before any service.
- Hurricane season, June to November, can close the beach at short notice.
Best time of day
Go morning. Plan 120–180 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).
- Dress code
- Beachwear on the beach only; cover up in town.
- Bags & lockers
- Keep valuables with you; do not leave bags on the sand.
- Photos
- Allowed; ask before photographing people.
- What's closed
- Storms and hurricane warningscheckBeach closed; check.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Beach entry | Free | — |
| Chair and umbrella | US$20–40 for the day (2026 estimate, check) | — |
| Water sports | agree first; prices vary | — |
How to do it well
- 1Taxi to the public access and agree the return.
- 2Look at the water and flags, then swim near lifeguards.
- 3Eat at the marina village or the Fish Fry later.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
120min
Typical
180min
p95
240min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (180 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA short sand path
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: partly · partly
- Stroller: partly · partlycaution
Public access paths are sandy; some resorts have boardwalks.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Beach visitors | good | A wide, long beach. |
| Families | ok | Shallow water; shade is limited. |
| Anyone who dislikes crowds | caution | Quiet before 10:00.Quiet before 10:00 AM. |
Skip it if
- Storms are forecast.
- You can only go at midday in summer.
Rules on site
- silence
- None.
With kids
- with kids
- Shallow water in calm conditions; watch children closely.
- child price
- free
Combine with
Combine with
- 20 minMarina village, Paradise Island (AC)
- 25 minPotter's Cay conch salad · eat
Walk the Paradise Island & Cabbage Beach area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is the beach public?
Yes; Bahamian beaches are public up to the high-water mark, though resorts control access paths and chairs.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it safe to swim?
Depends on the day: check flags, wave height and lifeguards.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do I need a hotel to use the beach?
No; it is public, but access paths run past resorts.
Is it good for children?
In calm water, yes; watch them closely.
Are there toilets?
At nearby resorts and the marina; check.
Photos
Photos
Cabbage Beach Photo: Serge Freeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialBahamas Ministry of Tourism (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Nassau
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Source: Price
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.