Things to do in Treasure Beach
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Pelican Bar
Built on a submerged sandbar 1km out to sea, this thatch-roofedeatery on stilts provides Jamaica’s – and perhaps the planet’s – most enjoyable spot for a drink. Getting there is half the fun: hire a local boat captain (you can book passage from Jake’s for US$30). The clientele is a mix of enchanted travelers and repeat-business fishermen who while away the hours playing dominoes, talking on their cell phones, checking the cricket scores or exchanging pleasantries with the self-satisfied owner. In between Red Stripes, or perhaps before your meal of lobster, shrimp or fish, feel free to slip into the salubrious waters for a dip.
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Jack Sprat Café
An excellent barefoot beachside eatery affiliated with Jake’s, this appealing joint features vintage reggae posters and an old jukebox as well as a lively bar scene that spills onto the tree-shaded patio. Jack Sprat warms to any crowd or time of day, and offers a diverse menu of sandwiches, salads, crabcakes, smoked marlin and lobster as well as excellent jerk or garlic shrimp. A superb array of pizzas is available at night, and every meal should end with some of the superb ice cream.
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Shirley Genus
For something different, Shirley Genus offers a traditional Jamaican herbal steam bath and massage at Ital Rest. Here, weary travelers can get the road rubbed out of them with a healing 'vibeful' massage in a hut filled with aromatic steam emanating from an herbal cauldron bubbling with fever grass, mint, eucalyptus and pimento (allspice).
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Jack Spratt Beach
The most visited beach is the folksy Jack Spratt Beach, at the western edge of Jake's Place. Large and brightly painted wooden fishing boats are pulled up on the sand, and there is invariably a fisherman or two on hand tending the nets. This is the safest beach for swimming.
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Frenchman's Beach
The next beach west is Frenchman's Beach, watched over by a landmark 'buttonwood' tree that has long attracted the attention of poets, painters and woodcarvers who ply their wares. This is also a great place to arrange trips to the Pelican Bar or Black River.
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Fisherman’s Nightclub
Fisherman’s Nightclub, up a dirt road behind Tiffany’s, is the oldest nightclub in town and the domain of local youth (mostly male) skanking to sounds from a selector (DJ); a pool hall and bar are at the back.
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Dennis Abrahams
From Frenchman's Beach, boat captain and fisher Dennis Abrahams offers a sunset cruise by motorboat to Great Pedro Bluff and Billy's Bay, as well as fishing and on-demand trips to the Pelican Bar and Black River Great Morass.
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Potsnapper Restaurant
With a steady supply of fresh fish from the morning’s catch, this pleasant roadside eatery serves ackee and saltfish and porridge for breakfast, and seafood, pizza, curried goat and pepper steak for lunch and dinner.
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Tiffany’s
On the main road, this friendly restaurant offers comfortable ambience, rooftop dining and an eclectic menu that includes burgers, T-bone steaks, curried goat and salads.
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Gold Coast Restaurant
There’s always a sweet-smelling pot on the stove at this favorite local eatery. No-nonsense budget meals, ranging from curried conch to spicy shrimp, are served.
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Natural Vibes Restaurant
This unassuming spot offers bargain prices on local favorites such as lobster, chicken chop suey and beef stew. It’s a good spot for a hearty Jamaican breakfast.
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South Jammin’
South Jammin’ draws locals for darts, billiards and dominoes. Its dinner menu includes steamed fish, pepper steak, curried goat and lasagna.
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Treasure Beach Women’s Group
A wide range of gifts is sold here, including batiks, crafts made from calabash shells and other natural materials, swimwear, sandals and coffee.
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Island Sculpture
Opposite Swaby’s Plaza, here a local called ‘LT’ crafts precious lignum vitae into abstract animal and mystical forms.
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Damian’s Adventure Tours
Damian’s Adventure Tours offers mountain biking locally, as well as hiking, snorkeling and overnight camping trips.
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Wild Onion
On weekends, Wild Onion in Frenchman's Cove attracts a mix of locals and visitors with its spacious dance floor and pool tables.
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Mermaid Art Gallery
Part of the Calabash House hotel, this recently opened gallery specializes in excellent local woodwork and tie-dyed clothing.
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Nanny’s Bar
Nanny’s Bar is a local haunt with a pool table; it stays open until the last person leaves.
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Q-en Coffee Shop
This small grocery store is also a good spot for Jamaican breakfasts. Bicycles and kayaks can be rented here.
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Teddy Parchment
Recommended boat and fishing trips; customized four-hour boat tours for a minimum of four people.
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Allan Daley
Recommended boat and fishing trips; customized four-hour boat tours for a minimum of four people.
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