Beaches in Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach is the reason many people come to Grand Cayman for a beach day. It is a long crescent of coral sand on the island's west coast, north of George Town, and it is one of the quieter-feeling beaches you will find on a busy cruise island. Cemetery Beach, at its northern end, offers a calmer stretch with snorkeling just offshore.
Places to go
Cemetery Beach
Cemetery Beach is a quiet public beach at the north end of Seven Mile Beach, with a reef for snorkeling just offshore. It is one of the calmer spots on the island's west side.
Seven Mile Beach
A long crescent of coral-sand beach on the west coast of Grand Cayman, north of George Town. It is the island's best-known stretch of sand, and most people come here to swim, rest and eat lunch.
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Stingray City, Barrier Reef and Starfish Beach
What to expect
Most visitors take a taxi from the dock in George Town to Seven Mile Beach and spend the day there. The beach is a long crescent of coral sand, and a beach restaurant next door sells food and drinks and rents chairs and umbrellas for a fee. The sea is the main draw, and it is easy to wade and float without going far from the sand.
If you want something quieter, go to Cemetery Beach at the north end. It is a public beach, less crowded than the main stretch. You reach it by a short walk along the walled edge of the cemetery that gives the beach its name. Snorkeling is good just offshore. There are no beach facilities right on the sand, but public restrooms, an outside shower and parking are across the street.
Where to go
- Seven Mile Beach. A long crescent of coral-sand beach on the west coast, good for swimming, sunbathing and a beach lunch. Not within walking distance of the harbor, by taxi. A trip that goes here: West Bay and Seven Mile Beach, 4 Hours, $99 a person
- Cemetery Beach. A quieter public beach at the north end of Seven Mile Beach, with snorkeling offshore. North end of Seven Mile Beach, by taxi, then a short walk along the cemetery wall.
Getting there
Taxis from central George Town take about 20 minutes one way to Seven Mile Beach. Ask the driver to drop you at the beach restaurant area, or at Cemetery Beach if you want the quieter north end. Taxi rides are the usual choice, since the beach is not within walking distance of the harbor.
When to go
Beach weather is good through the year, so the season matters less than the hour. Cemetery Beach is quieter than the main stretch at any time of year.
Good to know
- Chairs and umbrellas can be rented from the beach restaurant for a fee, so bring cash or a card for that.
- Cemetery Beach has no beach facilities on the sand. Restrooms and an outside shower are across the street.
- Stay clear of the area around Governor's Beach, where a visitor was hurt in the water in August 2026.
Questions
How far is Seven Mile Beach from George Town?
Seven Mile Beach is not within walking distance of the harbor in George Town. The taxi ride takes about 20 minutes one way.
Is Cemetery Beach a good choice if I want a quieter beach?
Yes, if you want a quieter stretch. It is a public beach at the north end of Seven Mile Beach, with snorkeling offshore. Reach it by a short walk along the cemetery wall. Restrooms and an outside shower are across the street.
Can you rent chairs and umbrellas at Seven Mile Beach?
Yes. A beach restaurant next to the sand rents chairs and umbrellas for a fee and sells food and drinks.
