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1. Chat 'N' Chill
BeachThe restaurant and 9-acre playground—an amazing white-sand beach—is the Exumas' party central, particularly for the famous all-day Sunday pig roasts. Play volleyball in the powdery sand, order what's cooking on the outdoor grill—fresh fish, ribs—or chat and chill. There are dances on the beach from January to the end of April when 200-plus sailboats populate the harbor. The new Conch Bar on the beach serves conch fritters, conch salad, and lobster fritters. The beach is quieter on weekdays, and usually not crowded in summer and fall. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for: partiers.
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2. Coco Plum Beach
This stunning white-sand beach in Great Exuma is known for its great shelling and sand dollars during low tide. The beach is dotted with palm trees that provide shaded areas perfect for picnics and relaxing on the sand. During low tide, the sandbars formed allow for a peaceful beach stroll. Watching the kitesurfers who sometimes frequent the beach is another way to pass the time. Amenities: parking (free). Best for: swimming; solitude.
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3. Stocking Island
Slightly more than a mile off George Town's shore lies Stocking Island. The four-mile-long island has very few inhabitants, the upscale Kahari Resort, Saint Francis Resort, lots of walking trails, two gorgeous white beaches rich in seashells and popular with surfers, and plenty of good snorkeling sites. Jacques Cousteau's team is said to have traveled some 1,700 feet into Mystery Cave, a blue-hole grotto 70 feet beneath the island. Stocking Island is the headquarters for the wildly popular George Town Cruising Regatta.
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4. Exuma Point Beach
Starfish, baby reef sharks, and stingrays are among the species at Exuma Point Beach. Located at the edge of the peninsula in Rolleville, this beach is uncrowded and serene, perfect for those who crave a relaxing beach day. It also has extremely low tide, with sandbars stretching for miles out into the ocean. The abundance of marine life also makes it a great place for bonefishing. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; walking.
Rolleville, Exuma, Bahamas -
5. Jolly Hall Beach
A curve of sparkling white sand shaded by casuarina trees, this long beach is located just north of Hideaways at Palm Bay. It's quiet, and the shallow azure water makes it a great spot for families or romantics. When it's time for lunch, walk over to Hideways or Augusta Bay, two nearby boutique hotels. Watch your bags when high tide comes in; much of the beach is swallowed by the sea. That's the signal for a cold Kalik and a grouper sandwich. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; sunrise; swimming; snorkeling.
Queen's Hwy., George Town, Exuma, Bahamas -
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6. Rolle Town Tombs
Seek out the three Rolle Town Tombs, which date back to the time of the Loyalists. The largest tomb bears this poignant inscription: "Within this tomb interred the body of Ann McKay, the wife of Alexander McKay who departed this life the 8th November 1792. Aged twenty-six years and their infant child." The tombs are off the main road; look for a sign. The settlement has brightly painted buildings, several more than a century old.
Rolletown, Exuma, Bahamas -
7. The Fish Fry
The Fish Fry is the name given to a jumble of beachside restaurants about two miles north of George Town. They're favored by locals for made-to-order fish and barbecue. Some shacks are open on weekends only, but most are open nightly until at least 11 pm. Music blares on a nightly basis, but on Sunday night, locals crowd the shacks for karaoke. Eat at picnic tables by the water and watch the fishing boats come into the harbor. This is a popular after-work meeting place on Friday night, and a sports bar attracts locals and expats for American basketball and football games.
Queen's Hwy., George Town, Exuma, Bahamas -
8. Three Sisters Rocks
From the top of Mt. Thompson, rising from Three Sisters Beach, there is a pleasing view of the Three Sisters Rocks jutting above the water just offshore. Legend has it that the rocks were formed when three sisters, all unwittingly in love with the same English sailor, waded out into deep water upon his departure, drowned, and turned into stone. If you look carefully next to each "sister," you'll see smaller boulders. These represent the "children" who the fickle sailor left with the three sisters. This site is also a great snorkeling and diving spot.
Queen's Hwy., Mount Thompson, Exuma, Bahamas
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