Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Antigua and Barbuda November 2025 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Antigua and Barbuda ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Antigua and Barbuda Types of activities [Antigua and Barbuda travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Antigua-and-Barbuda.dx7) ![Antigua and Barbuda showing general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244931-Antigua-And-Barbuda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Antigua and Barbuda](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244671-St-Johns.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Antigua featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/247000/247984-Antigua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Antigua and Barbuda](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244866-Mamora-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Antigua which includes tropical scenes and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/247000/247975-Antigua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) * * * * * * ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Dickenson Bay Beach Dickenson Bay Beach is one of Antigua’s best-loved stretches of sand. Visit it yourself and see why. With bright white sand, clear waters, swaying palm trees and year-round sunshine, it is a Caribbean dream brought to life. Drive just a few minutes south from the beach and tour Antigua and Barbuda’s capital, St. John’s, with all the conveniences it offers. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Dickenson-Bay-Beach-Dickenson-Bay.d503553.Vacation-Attraction) ![Enjoy white sands, blue-green waters and thrilling watersports at this Caribbean beach, which is conveniently located close to the town of St. John’s.](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244671-St-Johns.jpg) ### 2\. Nelson's Dockyard Nelson’s Dockyard is a marina that is almost 300 years old and is the world’s oldest operating Georgian boatyard. It forms part of the UNESCO-protected Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, which shelters antique houses, forts, lookouts and museums. Established in the 18th century, Nelson’s Dockyard was the home of the celebrated naval leader Horatio Nelson from 1784 to 1787. Enjoy the ambiance of the marina, which evokes images of Antigua’s colonial years and British maritime heritage. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelsons-Dockyard-English-Harbour.d6060831.Vacation-Attraction) ![Antigua showing a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/247000/247974-Antigua.jpg) ### 3\. Heritage Quay Heritage Quay is a modern open-air shopping complex with two floors offering a great range of stores and duty-free goods. It has a lively ambiance, with restaurants, a bandstand and a casino. Take a break from the scorching afternoon heat with a trip to some of the upscale shops. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Heritage-Quay-St-Johns.d553248621532873822.Vacation-Attraction) ![Heritage Quay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244685-St-Johns.jpg) ### 4\. Galley Bay Galley Bay is a scenic and serene bay overlooked by an exclusive spa resort. The crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea calmly laps the white sand, where pelicans dip and dive. Get a Tahitian-style hut facing the sea and appreciate the seclusion of your private beach balcony. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Galley-Bay-Five-Islands-Village.d6060807.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galley Bay which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244787-Galley-Bay.jpg) ### 5\. Galleon Beach Galleon Beach has an abundance of everything that makes Antigua such a beloved vacation destination. Spend a day at the beach to enjoy pristine white sands and crystal clear waters. Venture into the surrounding area to discover beautiful rock formations and walk along winding trails that cut through thick, verdant undergrowth. Allow plenty of time to explore the rich beauty of the ocean itself, which is filled with fascinating creatures. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Galleon-Beach-English-Harbour.d6060805.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galleon Beach featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244844-Galleon-Beach.jpg) ### 6\. Runaway Bay Beach Runaway Bay Beach is a sublime strip of white sand bordered by a scenic blue-green ocean. It is fairly secluded and has a peaceful atmosphere, away from the cruise ship crowds and the bustle of city life. Bring a book to these tranquil shores and listen to the soothing sound of light waves. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Runaway-Bay-Beach-St-Johns.d503567.Vacation-Attraction) ![Runaway Bay Beach featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244919-Runaway-Bay-Beach.jpg) ### 7\. Half Moon Bay Beach With its sugary fine sands and exquisite azure waters, Half Moon Bay Beach is one of Saint Philip Parish’s most idyllic destinations. Dig your toes into the soft sands and look out across a bay framed by forested headlands. Swim in the beautifully clear water or grab your mask and snorkel and explore the vivid reefs beneath the surface. [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/Half-Moon-Bay-Beach-Half-Moon-Bay.d503560.Vacation-Attraction) ![Half Moon Bay Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244736-Freetown.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2025/11/05/BEX-BF-25_CA_1_Desktop.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## Black Friday Sale Limited-time deals: save up to 50% on select hotels [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_BF_PROMO_7) ## What to do in Antigua and Barbuda * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Antigua and Barbuda ![Jolly Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/80eeecbdc45878369732dbd8d7c90606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jolly Beach 4.5/5(28 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jolly Beach during your travels in Jolly Harbour? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Jolly-Beach-Jolly-Harbour.d6323191.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dickenson Bay Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244671-St-Johns.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dickenson Bay Beach 4.5/5(28 reviews) Enjoy white sands, blue-green waters and thrilling watersports at this Caribbean beach, which is conveniently located close to the town of St. John’s. [](https://expedia.ca/Dickenson-Bay-Beach-Dickenson-Bay.d503553.Vacation-Attraction) ![Antigua showing a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/247000/247974-Antigua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nelson's Dockyard 4.5/5(41 reviews) Walk in the footsteps of Admiral Lord Nelson and visit the cafés, galleries and museum located inside the restored Georgian houses of this boatyard. [](https://expedia.ca/Nelsons-Dockyard-English-Harbour.d6060831.Vacation-Attraction) ![Heritage Quay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244685-St-Johns.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heritage Quay 3.5/5(7 reviews) Rest in the public square, visit the casino and check out the array of duty-free products in this two-story open-air mall. [](https://expedia.ca/Heritage-Quay-St-Johns.d553248621532873822.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galley Bay which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244787-Galley-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galley Bay 4.5/5(16 reviews) Stay at the acclaimed resort to experience its pampering spa treatments and enjoy excellent views of the white-sand beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Galley-Bay-Five-Islands-Village.d6060807.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galleon Beach featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244844-Galleon-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galleon Beach 5/5(8 reviews) An idyllic beach that offers breathtaking views and diverse marine animal life, as well as scenic walking trails that lead to geological wonders. [](https://expedia.ca/Galleon-Beach-English-Harbour.d6060805.Vacation-Attraction) ![Runaway Bay Beach featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244919-Runaway-Bay-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Runaway Bay Beach 4.5/5(8 reviews) Enjoy the utterly serene ambiance on this isolated strand, go horseback riding and gaze up at the rocky Corbinson Point. [](https://expedia.ca/Runaway-Bay-Beach-St-Johns.d503567.Vacation-Attraction) ![Half Moon Bay Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244736-Freetown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Moon Bay Beach 4.5/5(5 reviews) Stroll along this crescent-shaped beach and find a place to rest under the shade of swaying palm trees. Go swimming and snorkeling in the ocean waters. [](https://expedia.ca/Half-Moon-Bay-Beach-Half-Moon-Bay.d503560.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fryes Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5bd451f4fb5a96146f97f9af97c53ebb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fryes Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Fryes Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Valley Church. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 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