Goodman's Bay
A public beach park just east of Cable Beach, popular with locals, with a grassy park, parking and easy access to the sand. A good free alternative to the resort-lined stretches of Cable Beach.
Your day here
Popular with locals; local vendors sometimes sell drinks and barbecue on the sand.
Getting there
- Jitney bus 10 (Cable Beach (West Bay Street)), cash only.
- Taxi from the taxi stand at the port: agree the fare first.
On the sand
restroomsplayground
A public restroom exists but a Jones Bahamas report (undated) described it as dilapidated; a small playground is reported at the east end. Sandee states no lifeguards are on duty (single source).
Safety
- No lifeguard reported on duty (Sandee, unconfirmed by a second source).
Tips
- The clearest public way onto the Cable Beach shoreline (Frommer's).
Goodman's Bay: questions
Can you walk to Goodman's Bay from the Nassau cruise port?
It is 5.1 km away: take jitney 10 or a taxi.
Is Goodman's Bay free?
Yes, it is a public beach. Chairs, umbrellas and drinks cost extra where they are offered.
Other beaches
Junkanoo BeachSaunders BeachCable BeachCaves BeachLove BeachJaws BeachMontagu BeachCabbage BeachParadise BeachCove Beach (Atlantis)