Must-see attractions in Cayman Islands

  • Cemetery Beach

    Grand Cayman

    Ask a local where they like to spend a sunny day and they will likely direct you to this gorgeous strip of sand at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach…

  • Smith's Cove

    Grand Cayman

    Easily one of the best snorkeling spots on Grand Cayman, this series of coves has shallow, calm water, pretty rock formations and a nice variety of sea…

  • Leaning tree above calm turquoise sea, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

    Seven Mile Beach

    Grand Cayman

    Although it’s really only about 5½ miles long, this gorgeous strand has flawless white sand and crystal-blue waters – it's just as pretty as a postcard…

  • Foots House

    Cayman Brac

    Cayman Brac sculptor Ronald 'Foots' Kynes' brightly colored oceanfront home doubles as an art museum, and he's happy to lead guests on tours. Messages…

  • Crystal Caves

    Grand Cayman

    A relatively new attraction to Grand Cayman, this network of mysterious limestone caves is located deep in the island's interior. There are some 105 caves…

  • Owen Island

    Cayman Islands

    Find your inner pirate at this tiny deserted island that’s a quarter-mile offshore from the Southern Cross Club. The beach here is unspoiled and the…

  • Governor’s Beach

    Grand Cayman

    Tucked between resorts, the tree-shaded parking lot here opens onto a sweet section of Seven Mile Beach that is rarely crowded. There's a reason they call…

  • Visitors Center at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Grand Cayman, Cayman Island

    Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

    Grand Cayman

    Come here to see a veritable treasure trove of the island’s native species. A series of walking trails traverses the lovely landscaped gardens, which…

  • Starfish Point

    Grand Cayman

    Red-cushion sea stars dot this little patch of sand and sea, which can sometimes be crystal clear and sometimes murky and yellow, depending on what the…

  • Pedro St James

    Grand Cayman

    The island's oldest building, this Caribbean great house was built in 1780 by one of Cayman's founding families (with enslaved people doing the heavy…

  • Barkers National Park

    Grand Cayman

    The first national park in the Caymans, Barkers combines low scrub, dense mangroves and long, sandy beaches. There are no amenities here, or even a sign…

  • Cayman National Museum

    Grand Cayman

    The centerpiece of this small museum is the engaging 20-minute audiovisual presentation that provides an overview of the island's heritage. Natural and…

  • Bluff

    Cayman Brac

    The limestone cliff – 140ft high at its eastern end – stretches almost the entire length of this little island and dominates the landscape. Along the…

  • National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

    Grand Cayman

    This small-but-delightful museum offers a wonderful break from the sand and sun. The ground floor houses rotating exhibits, while the 2nd floor shows off…

  • Rum Point

    Grand Cayman

    Swinging in hammocks and snorkeling are the main activities at this quiet beach, although the Red Sail water-sports crew also has an outlet here. Take…

  • Little Cayman Museum

    Cayman Islands

    Housed in new quarters, this is an impressive museum for a little island. Stop by to peruse exhibits on the history of Cayman, as well as a display of…

  • Point of Sand

    Cayman Islands

    Little Cayman’s best beach is a splotch of reef-protected powder that rarely has more than half a dozen people visiting at any time. There’s a tiny pier,…

  • Great Cave

    Cayman Brac

    The island's largest, most enticing cave is at the eastern end of South Side Rd. Ascend ladders to enter a large cavern that begs to be explored. Expect…

  • Cayman Turtle Center

    Grand Cayman

    This is essentially a sea-turtle petting zoo. There are lots of turtles swimming in tanks, and guests are invited to handle the young ones (who are…

  • Wreck of the 10 Sail Monument

    Grand Cayman

    In 1794 a convoy of 10 British merchant ships wrecked on the reef off the East End. Local residents came to the aid of the convoy, rescuing all but eight…

  • Mission House

    Grand Cayman

    Two blocks west of Bodden Town’s compact center is one of the island’s oldest buildings, originally built in the 1800s. Destroyed by Hurricane Ivan, the…

  • Cayman Brac Museum

    Cayman Brac

    Housed in a pretty white-and-blue-painted colonial house on the coastal road to Stake Bay, this small museum recounts the history of the island. Artifacts…

  • Rebecca's Cave

    Cayman Brac

    The cave that is closest to the island's west end was used as a hurricane shelter in 1932 (and subsequently). It is named for Rebecca Bodden, an infant…

  • Bat Cave

    Cayman Brac

    On the south side of the island, this sprawling geological oddity is home to not only Jamaican fruit bats but also barn owls. Both can be difficult to…

  • Ugland House

    Grand Cayman

    This nondescript five-story office building is the headquarters of international law firm Maples & Calder. It is also the registered address of more than…

  • Hell

    Grand Cayman

    A hamlet with a big parking lot, this is an obligatory stop on many tours that coyly promise to ‘take you to Hell and back.’ The jagged ironshore…