What to do in Grand Bahama

Activities, attractions and tours

Taino Beach showing general coastal views and jet skiing
Taino Beach showing general coastal views and jet skiing
Taino Beach which includes a luxury hotel or resort, general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing
West End which includes boating and general coastal views
Freeport featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a lake or waterhole and general coastal views

Grand Bahama Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Grand Bahama has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Grand Bahama is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Grand Bahama to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Grand Bahama Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Grand Bahama.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Grand Bahama attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Top places to visit

1. Taino Beach

Taino Beach is a picturesque stretch of white sand adorned with narrow palm trees that sway with the wind. It is a popular gathering point, with plenty of watersports options and restaurants serving local delicacies. Enjoy the fun atmosphere at this lively bay and relax on the soft sand.
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Taino Beach showing general coastal views and jet skiing

2. Port Lucaya Marketplace

The charming Port Lucaya Marketplace is a bustling hub of more than 80 boutiques, restaurants and bars. The commercial hub of Grand Bahama, the marketplace is set on a 5-acre (2-hectare) peninsula overlooking the waterfront. Shop for items ranging from high-end fashion to local handicrafts and enjoy a meal at one of the excellent restaurants overlooking the water.
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Port Lucaya Marketplace featuring signage

3. Lucaya Beach

Lucaya Beach is one of the liveliest beaches in the Bahamas. Stretching for acres, this sandy beach is a scenic place to enjoy long walks along the coast. Participate in exciting watersports that range from parasailing to snorkeling or relax with a cool drink at one of the lively bars lining the beach.
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Lucaya Beach featuring a sandy beach

4. Garden of the Groves

The Garden of the Groves is one of the finest tropical gardens in the region, encompassing 12 acres (5 hectares) of waterfalls, fountains, duck ponds and lush greenery. Learn about the flora of the island during your visit and marvel at the variety of birds and pretty butterflies that are attracted by the garden’s many plants.
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Garden of the Groves featuring a lake or waterhole and rainforest

5. Xanadu Beach

Xanadu Beach was once one of the most popular activity beaches on Grand Bahama, offering everything from snorkeling to parasailing. Most of the restaurants and other amenities shut down after the closure of the Xanadu Hotel, but you can still go for a stroll along the coast and admire the beach’s natural beauty.
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Xanadu Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach

6. Cooper's Castle

Cooper's Castle is among the most iconic sites on Grand Bahama and is set on one of the highest points on the island. Take a tour of this fascinating estate, discover the rags-to-riches story of its owner and enjoy dramatic views over the island from its second-floor balcony.
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Cooper\'s Castle featuring a house

7. Barbary Beach

Barbary Beach is a long, peaceful section of white sand, ideal for travelers seeking a quiet place to relax along the shore. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon picnic in the beach’s soft sand, walk along the shore and appreciate its relatively untouched natural beauty or embark on a kayaking excursion to nearby Peterson Cay.
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Barbary Beach showing a beach

8. Lucayan National Park

Lucayan National Park is the most popular of the three national parks on Grand Bahama Island. Walk or ride a horse along well-marked routes that wind through the park’s hardwood forest, mangrove swamp and rocky coppice landscapes. Visit the park’s pristine beach, explore bat-filled caves and marvel at the rich variety of Bahamian vegetation.
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Lucayan National Park showing a lake or waterhole, mangroves and kayaking or canoeing

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What to do in Grand Bahama


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Lucaya Beach which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Lucaya

Lucaya is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Port Lucayan Marina and Port Lucaya Marketplace.

Lucaya
Conch shell on empty beach in Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Caribbean

Williams Town

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Williams Town is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Lucaya Beach and Lucayan National Park while you're in town.

Williams Town
Cooper\'s Castle which includes château or palace

Bahamas Terrace

Bahamas Terrace might not have many top sights, but Xanadu Beach and Bahamia Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bahamas Terrace
Lighthouse located at Pelican Bay in Freeport, Bahamas

Bell Channel Bay

If you're spending some time in Bell Channel Bay, Port Lucayan Marina and Port Lucaya Marketplace are top sights worth seeing.

Bell Channel Bay
Lucaya Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Windsor Park

While visiting Windsor Park, you might make a stop by sights like Lucaya Beach and Reef Golf Course.

Windsor Park
Xanadu Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Bahamia West

If you're spending some time in Bahamia West, Xanadu Beach and Bahamia Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Bahamia West

 

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