You’ll find white sands and excellent year-round swimming at Store Bay, a five-minute walk from the airport and the seashore of choice for holidaying Trinis. It's also the main departure point for glass-bottom-boat trips to the Buccoo Reef, with hawkers offering these and rides on Jet Skis or banana boats, and renting umbrellas and sun loungers. Facilities include showers/bathrooms (TT$5) and, in the pedestrianized area above the beach, a cluster of craft huts, bars and a line of food outlets selling delicious local lunches.


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1. Pigeon Point

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2. Canoe Bay

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3. Kimme Sculpture Museum

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4. Mt Irvine Hotel Beach

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5. Mt Irvine Beach

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8. Turtle Beach

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