4 Best Sights in Oistins and the Surrounding South Point Area, Barbados

This lovely spot on the coast road, just east of Oistins, is a slice of pure white sand with shallow and calm water on one side, deeper water with small waves on the other, and cliffs on either side. Located in a mainly upscale residential area, the beach is mostly deserted except for weekends, when folks who live nearby come for a swim. You'll find a palm-shaded parking area, snack carts, and chair rentals. It's also a hop, skip, and jump from Little Arches Hotel. Amenities: food and drink; parking (no fee). Best for: solitude; swimming.

This family-owned and -managed microbrewery burst onto the scene in 2013, much to the delight of beer enthusiasts bored with the regular local options. DreadHop Brewery offers nine varieties of beer on tap, from a double IPA to stout and summer ale. The breezy lively taproom is a favorite among locals, families, and visiting brew enthusiasts, who enjoy a few pints over the weekend or at one of the popular weekly quiz nights. Bar food such as samosas, burgers, loaded fries, and roti are available. Pets are welcome but must remain outside.

Nestled between South Point, the southernmost tip of the island, and Inch Marlow Point, the Silver Point Hotel overlooks this long broad strand of beautiful white sand that always has a strong breeze. That makes this beach the best in Barbados for intermediate and advanced windsurfers and, more recently, kiteboarders. There's a small playground and shaded picnic tables. Amenities: parking (no fee); water sports. Best for: solitude; swimming; walking; windsurfing.

This is the oldest of four lighthouses on Barbados. Assembled on the island in 1852 after being displayed at London's Great Exhibition the previous year, this landmark lighthouse is just east of Miami (Enterprise) Beach, near the southernmost point of land on Barbados. The 89-foot tower, with its distinguishing red and white horizontal stripes, is closed to the public—but visitors may freely walk about the site, take photos, and enjoy the magnificent ocean view.