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Place · Paradise Island & Cabbage Beach

Cabbage Beach

A long public beach on Paradise Island's north shore: white sand, clear water and resort views; go by taxi, look at the water and lifeguards before you swim, and avoid the strongest midday sun.

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Key facts

Time on site
120–180 min
p95 240 min
Price
Free
bring cash
Hours
unknown
see note below
Best time
morning
quietest window
28″ bags
Painful
Paradise Island & Cabbage Beach: painful
Getting there
Taxi over the bridge to a public beach access on Paradise Island
  • Public beach on Paradise Island
  • White sand and clear water
  • Look before you swim
  • Go morning
  • Free entry
  • Bring cash
  • Works with kids

Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.

Rules in force · 11Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Downtown pavements are narrow and busy with vendors
  • Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
  • Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
  • Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
  • The Bahamas ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Bahamas government sources before you fly; requirements differ by nationality.
  • The Bahamas ↗Respect marine protected areas: fishing, collecting shells or coral and anchoring rules are enforced in national parks such as the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
  • The Bahamas ↗Do not bring firearms or ammunition; even a single forgotten round in a bag can lead to arrest.
  • The Bahamas ↗Water-sports operators on Nassau and Paradise Island beaches are poorly regulated: use tour companies booked through your hotel and wear a life jacket.
  • New Providence ↗Hurricane season (Jun–Nov, peak Aug–Oct): buy flexible fares and keep a buffer night in Nassau.
  • Nassau ↗Downtown pavements are narrow and busy with vendors: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
  • Nassau ↗After dark, take a licensed taxi door to door; do not walk between clusters.
  • Nassau ↗On days when several cruise ships are in port, Bay Street and the Straw Market are crowded from mid-morning: go before 09:30.
Hours unknown
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Plan

Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes

Go now?

hours and prices: check on the day
Open
Hours unknown
Crowds

Quietest around 08:00–09:00 · go morning

Quietest Mon–Wed · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate

Tickets
  • Adult: Free
Time to spend
120–180 min · up to 240 min if you linger
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Know before you go

  • Take a taxi over the bridge and agree the return; buses stop early.
  • Use sun cream and shade from 10:00 to 16:00.
  • Vendors and water-sports operators approach you; agree prices before any service.
  • Hurricane season, June to November, can close the beach at short notice.

Best time of day

Go morning. Plan 120–180 min inside.

quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher

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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

60min

Worthwhile

120min

Typical

180min

p95

240min

Opening hours and last entry change by season; not printed until verified.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • No ticket needed.
  • Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).

Official site ↗

Dress code
  • Beachwear on the beach only; cover up in town.

What to wear: dress-code checker

Bags & lockers
  • Keep valuables with you; do not leave bags on the sand.
Photos
  • Allowed; ask before photographing people.
What's closed
  • Storms and hurricane warningscheckBeach closed; check.

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

TicketPriceNote
Beach entryFree—
Chair and umbrellaUS$20–40 for the day (2026 estimate, check)—
Water sportsagree first; prices vary—

How to do it well

  1. 1Taxi to the public access and agree the return.
  2. 2Look at the water and flags, then swim near lifeguards.
  3. 3Eat at the marina village or the Fish Fry later.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Taxi over the bridge to a public beach access on Paradise Island
Exit
—
Ticket
free · official site · bring cash
Stairs
A short sand path
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Busiest 11:00 to 15:00 in season; quiet before 10:00.
Sensory load
3/5
Exposure
high

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Resort café or marina village (AC)

  2. rain

    Marina village (AC)

Nearest rescue anchor: D — Beach kiosk (field-verify)

Step-free check

wheelchair: caution
  • Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA short sand path
  • Lifts: no · no
  • Accessible toilet: check · check
  • Wheelchair: partly · partly
  • Stroller: partly · partlycaution

Public access paths are sandy; some resorts have boardwalks.

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 20 minMarina village, Paradise Island (AC)
  2. 25 minPotter's Cay conch salad · eat

Walk the Paradise Island & Cabbage Beach area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

Best photo time today

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Red lines

  • Check the flag and lifeguards before you swim; rip currents occur.
  • Agree a price before you use jet skis, parasailing or a chair.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids

Rules on site

enforced at the gate or by guards
silence
None.

With kids

kids: goodstroller: caution
with kids
Shallow water in calm conditions; watch children closely.
child price
free

Who it suits

TravelerFitWhy
Beach visitorsgoodA wide, long beach.
FamiliesokShallow water; shade is limited.
Anyone who dislikes crowdscautionQuiet before 10:00.

Skip it if

  • Storms are forecast.
  • You can only go at midday in summer.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
Is the beach public?

Yes; Bahamian beaches are public up to the high-water mark, though resorts control access paths and chairs.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Is it safe to swim?

Depends on the day: check flags, wave height and lifeguards.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Do I need a hotel to use the beach?

No; it is public, but access paths run past resorts.

Is it good for children?

In calm water, yes; watch them closely.

Are there toilets?

At nearby resorts and the marina; check.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources