Love Beach
A quiet beach on the north coast about 20 minutes' drive west of downtown, close to roughly 40 acres of protected coral reef. It suits snorkellers and anyone who wants a laid-back beach-bar day away from the cruise crowds.
Your day here
Quieter than the downtown and Cable Beach strands.
Getting there
- Jitney bus 12 (West Bay Street to Lyford Cay / Adelaide, back via Carmichael Road), cash only.
- Taxi from the taxi stand at the port: agree the fare first.
Most visitors enter through Nirvana Beach Bar, which charges a small entry fee (a March 2026 Tripadvisor review: $5 per person for parking, restrooms and showers; chairs extra). Guides mention free public paths nearby; their exact locations are unconfirmed.
The water
Reef snorkelling offshore; the shallows near shore have fewer fish. With a north wind, swells reach 1–2 ft and it is not for beginner swimmers.
On the sand
All via Nirvana Beach Bar, for its entry fee.
Bars here
Safety
- Unlit at night; go in daylight.
Tips
- Bring cash: guides report Nirvana's card machine is often down.
- Ask at the bar if you need a snorkel mask.
Love Beach: questions
Can you walk to Love Beach from the Nassau cruise port?
It is 15.2 km away: take jitney 12 or a taxi.
Is Love Beach free?
Most visitors enter through Nirvana Beach Bar, which charges a small entry fee (a March 2026 Tripadvisor review: $5 per person for parking, restrooms and showers; chairs extra). Guides mention free public paths nearby; their exact locations are unconfirmed.
Is Love Beach good for swimming?
Reef snorkelling offshore; the shallows near shore have fewer fish. With a north wind, swells reach 1–2 ft and it is not for beginner swimmers.