Top Things to do in Out Islands
Top Hotels in Out Islands
- 1. La Bougainvillea
- 2. Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas
- 3. Grand Isle Resort & Residences
- 4. Small Hope Bay Lodge
- 5. Rollezz Villas Beach Resort
- 6. French Leave Resort, Autograph Collection
- 7. Coral Sands Hotel
- 8. Hilton at Resorts World Bimini
- 9. Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina
- 10. Hideaways Exuma
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What to do and see in Out Islands, Out Islands: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
The Out Islands are synonymous with sport, from the depths of the Gulf Stream that yield big game fish to the coral reefs just off shore that are catnip to scuba divers. Sailing, kayaking and beach-combing add action to lazy days in the sun, while resident pink flamingos and rare Bahama parrots color local hikes.
Restaurants in Out Islands
1. Pink Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 528 reviews
Scenic beach, great for snorkeling and diving.
Reviewed By GaylonTB - Saint Simons Island, United States
Wonderful spot in the Bahamas. This is one of our favorite beaches. Also, there are several great restaurants nearby. We loved The Dunmore.
2. Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 150 reviews
This 176-mile land and sea nature reserve is filled with beaches and family fun and has played a major role in conservation of fish native to the Bahamas.
Reviewed By Funf00d13WI - Madison, United States
This boat tour was one of the best we have been on (ever!) - and it was our captain that made the difference. We saw lots of turtles and snorkeled in some great areas. We loved the sand bar and overall the entire experience. It was Capt Chris though that made it extra special by taking the time to tell us history of the island/s as we went along and even jumped in the water so we could get a closer look at the largest starfish I’ve seen! A truly enjoyable experience start to finish!!
3. Bahamas Ocean Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 161 reviews
Known for its crawfish, this small, picturesque island is a popular day trip destination. Let Bahamas Ocean Safaris be the first to welcome you to Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas and introduce itself. James Dunnam, owner and Safari guide, was born in and spent his entire life in Spanish Wells, The Bahamas. He is a Licensed Captain with 30 years experience in Lobster diving and 20 years in deep sea fishing. His life experiences, knowledge of the sea, and unique perspectives are now applied to help others have the vacation of a lifetime.
Reviewed By Parkerrose - Virginia Beach, United States
James was a great host for a day on the water! Feeding his pigs and other animals on Currie Sound Cay was such a treat. We spotted loads of sea turtles, found a huge starfish, learned some cool history and shared a delicious lunch of cracked conch, seafood critters and mahi (and 10-12 french fries ;) For sure a highlight of our trip and we will definitely be back for another excursion!
4. Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 454 reviews
Designed as a showcase for native plants and their importance to the people of The Bahamas, the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve has the distinction of being Eleuthera's first national park. Walk with nature in this sanctuary for over 300 species of native plants, 70 species of birds, and 100 species of medicinal plants. It features gardens and wetlands designed by world-renowned landscape architect, Raymond Jungles, as well as trails through over 20 acres of natural areas. Developed by Shelby White in honour of her late husband, Leon Levy, the Preserve is operated by the Bahamas National Trust.
Reviewed By skippyliz642020 - Pensacola, United States
We had no idea whatcto expect and we were pleasantly surprised. The Preserve is a class act with lots of educational opportunities or just a lovely walk through the Preserve. Everyone that visits the island of Eluethera should visit this Preserve. We spent 3 hours wondering the trails!
5. Lighthouse Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By GeauxDoug - Baton Rouge, United States
We warily made the trek to Lighthouse beach in our Nissan SUV after reading numerous reviews of the treacherous terrain/road to get there. We are so glad we made the journey to this breathtaking beach. It is everything the reviews say and more. Once the paved road ends it is about 3.5 miles on a single lane rock/sand/gravel road which takes care to navigate. You must have good ground clearance. Lighthouse bay this is the first thing you will see and where where we parked. Then it’s a short walk to lighthouse beach. You will need a 4x4 to make it up the hill and over to lighthouse beach but the walk is not difficult. The first thing you should do is walk the path up to the lighthouse and take in the view from the rock cliffs as you can see lighthouse beach (Atlantic side) and Lighthouse Bay (Bay side) from one viewpoint, it’s incredible. From there pick your spot and camp for the day. There are no facilities and make sure to take plenty of water.
6. Tropic of Cancer Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By 746brooke
Have you ever wanted to see beautiful blue waters and walk along sandy beaches for miles? Then Exuma in the Bahamas the place for you! Flying into the island you can see the beautiful sand flats that surround the island and a wide ranging golf course near the Sandals hotel. The airport is a little run down, but right away you are greeted by friendly customs agents and locals. Housing is very easy to find on the islands of Exuma, there are condos in February Point, hotels such as Sandals on Emerald bay, and beautiful houses all throughout the island. More private houses tend to be near William’s Town and Tropic of Cancer Beach, but there are also many right in the heart of Georgetown which makes the stay very easy if you aren’t renting a car or scooters. Home rentals can cost anywhere from $200 a night to $3,000 per night which makes it accessible to a wide range of families. Restaurants on the island are limited; however, small resorts tend to have good restaurants, there are also several cute local restaurants, and amazing chefs to hire.The island is decently small so that many times if you ask for recommendations on a place to get food the locals will point you to a place where they know all of the workers. Often, you will hear them recommend Santana’s, which is a small beachfront restaurant with sharks nearby to feed, or Tropic Breeze, a stir-fry restaurant with an amazing ocean view. Another place that is recommended is The Rusty Anchor, which is an indoor-outdoor restaurant nestled into February Point which is one of the most well known resort estates in Exuma. Also, if you are interested in staying in your house for the night, there are wonderful chefs throughout the island that you can hire. While my family was there, we had a chef come and cook 5 of the 10 nights. They made everything from jerk chicken, a spicy caribbean chicken dish, to conch soup and salad. Although there may not be as many restaurants as there may be on more developed caribbean islands, Exuma gives a large variety of caribbean foods at every restaurant. There are 365 islands in Exuma’s chain; however, the main islands including: Great Exuma and Little Exuma, are centralized around Georgetown, which is the largest city, and are connected by the Queen’s Highway, which is the major thoroughfare on the island. When I say highway, it is not like a highway in the US, the top speed is about 60 mph. You will also not be seeing tons of giant semi’s or even that large of cars on the highway, normally you will see scooters, and smaller cars or jeeps. In order to get from William’s Town, the southernmost point on the island, to Emerald Bay, the northmost point on the island, it will only take about 57 minutes via Queen’s Highway. With Georgetown nestled nearly in the middle of these two towns, just a short drive in your car or scooter will take you to Georgetown for any necessities. In Georgetown, there are tons of booths at the market during the week. There is also the main grocery store in Georgetown, along with several banks. Many places in Exuma run on cash only, which means that you might need to stop at those banks to get more cash if you are running low. Activities are also abundant on the islands, with snorkeling, hiking, boating, swimming, and history throughout the Exuma Cays. There are tons of sand flats, blue holes, and reefs that make great family snorkeling trips. Boat rentals are also very easy to book. If you take a short walk through Georgetown you will see Minn’s water sports which has boat rentals. Our family booked through Robert’s Island Adventures, which is a smaller private boat rental place where either Captain Robert or Captain Muffin will take you around to many sandflats, reefs, cays, and blue holes around the islands. You can book half day or full day tours with many of the boat tour companies. Costs depend on who you choose to book your boat with; however, if there are other groups on the tours it can make the cost less expensive. The Exuma islands are also very safe islands, the smaller population compared to other caribbean islands is also a bonus because it brings an extra sense of relaxation and safety. Even compared to Turks and Caicos, which is a very popular and safe island in the caribbean, Exuma wins in safety. In Turks and Caicos we have had a bodyguard around the house to make sure nothing went wrong due to being on a more populated beach, but in Exuma there was no need to have one because of how safe of an island it was. The Exuma islands are the place to vacation. They have everything you could ask for when it comes to adventures, restaurants, and vibrant towns while also being a safe group of islands where you don’t have to worry about crime. The range in pricing for housing on this island also makes it open to vacationers of all budgets.
7. Half Moon Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By SharonB231 - Toledo, United States
Beautiful white sand beach. This island is owned by the cruise line. We were tendered here from our Holland America cruise ship. It makes for a nice relaxing day at the beach. They offer horseback riding on the beach and in the water for part of the ride, guided jet ski tours, kayaks, Hobie cats, water cycles, stand up paddle boards, snorkeling and stingray adventure. Barbecue lunch is very nice with plenty of shaded seating. There is a bar on the beach. Beach has plenty of free longe chairs. An awesome beach day.
8. Coco Plum Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By mrskleist - League City, United States
This is possibly one of the most amazing places on earth. You can walk for miles and miles into the ocean and never get above your waist. My daughters had so much fun collecting sand dollars. It was a very peaceful and beautiful beach to relax the afternoon away.
9. Elbow Reef Lighthouse
10. Bimini Bull Run
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Caribbean reef sharks call this reef home, well-fed on the scraps provided by guides on diving expeditions.
Reviewed By Q6712YOkenk
Definitely a must see! Bull Sharks inches from you while you are protected in a cage. Right off the dock at Neal Watson's Dive shop Bimini Scuba Center
