Whether you live on Grand Cayman or simply enjoy vacationing here, a visit to Smith Cove will leave you with fantastic memories.
Smith Cove, also known as Smith Barcadere, is located in a residential neighborhood in South Sound on the west coast of Grand Cayman. If you head south on S. Church Street from George Town for about 10 minutes, you will find the beach on your right after you pass Thompson Drive.
Smith Cove is a gorgeous inlet protected by coral and limestone formations and surrounded by amazing turquoise waters. With gentle waves and a stunning view, the beach is a popular swimming and snorkeling site for locals and tourists alike, and it’s possible to see tropical fish quite close to shore.
Visitors to Smith Cove will find picnic tables, public restrooms and outdoor showers, as well as lots of shade under the sea grape trees that frame the beach.
Stock Up Along the Way
Don’t forget to pick up your favorite beverages for your day at the beach. You’ll find the flagship store of Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, the leading retailer of wines, beers and liquor in the Caribbean at the corner of North Sound Road and Shedden Road in George Town. Or place your order online and have your purchases delivered to your home, office, vacation villa, resort hotel, or anywhere else on Island for free!
Other Beach Gems
There is no way to avoid spectacular beaches in the Cayman Islands. Consider these alternatives to Smith Cove:
Seven Mile Beach: Often voted “The Caribbean’s Best Beach”, Seven Mile Beach is actually only 5.5 miles long, but it’s packed with most of Grand Cayman’s best hotels and condos and some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean. Try kayaking, kite surfing, jet-skiing, parasailing or paddle boarding, or simply while away the day under a Casuarina tree on the glorious white sandy beach
Starfish Point: The crystal-clear water at this beach, on the northeast tip of Grand Cayman near the Kaibo Yacht Club and Restaurant, also known as Ivory Kai Point, is often full of amazing orange Cushion Starfish that gather here to feed on micro-organisms found on the seabed, depending on the season and tide. Snap photos, but don’t remove them from the water or think about keeping one (they’re protected by law, and you will risk a fine or prison time).
Rum Point: This expansive beach is on the north side of Grand Cayman, about 10 miles from George Town. Lounge in a hammock in the shade of the Casuarina trees or snorkel out beyond the shallow beach area, where you’ll enjoy swimming with sea turtles, sting rays, parrot fish and lobsters. And, don’t miss the Wreck Bar and Grill where you can savor authentic island cuisine and delicious cocktails.
Enjoy Smith Cove and the other beautiful beaches on Grand Cayman. When you’re ready to buy rum or other liquor and spirits, visit Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits where you’ll enjoy an incomparable selection, expert customer service and FREE DELIVERY.
