OracabessaThings to do

Things to do in Oracabessa

  1. James Bond Beach

    James Bond Beach is today the setting for concerts and special events. It has toilets, showers and changing rooms, and water sports that include jet-ski safaris (US$55) and glass-bottom boat rides (US$25). The beach provides an excellent setting for infrequent music events; if one is on the horizon you’ll see posters plastered about. A small bar and restaurant provides refreshment.

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  2. Sun Valley Plantation

    This working plantation and botanical farm is at Crescent on the B13, some 5km south of Oracabessa and 8km west of Port Maria. Owners Lorna and Nolly Binns offer enjoyable garden tours in a plantation setting beside the Crescent River. You can opt to visit the groves of coconuts and other tropical fruits and medicinal herbs.

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  3. Fisherman's Beach

    Adjacent to James Bond Beach is Fisherman's Beach, a rootsy alternative where one can enjoy simple I-tal and seafood fare and the occasional sound-system party.

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  4. Jah Willy’s Calabash Inn

    Off Waterfront Rd, this is a cool place to hang for a game of dominoes or volleyball with the locals. Willy serves seafood and jerk for US$2 and less.

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  5. Dor’s Fish Pot

    On the A3, 1km east of town, is this lively yet rustic jerk and seafood eatery atop the breezy cliffs.

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  6. La Shanka Tavern

    Opposite the market, this lively rum shop is good for a spirited game of dominoes.

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