Swimming and bodysurfing are great at this beach, which is bordered by the prime strand of sand reserved for guests of the Elbow Beach Hotel on the left, and the ultra-exclusive Coral Beach Club beach area on the right. It's a pleasant setting for a late-evening stroll, with the lights from nearby hotels dancing on the water, but the romance dissipates in daylight, when the beach is noisy and crowded. Protective coral reefs make the waters the safest on the island, and a good choice for families. A lunch wagon sells fast food and cold drinks during the day, and Mickey's beach bar (part of the Elbow Beach Hotel) is open for lunch and dinner, though it may be difficult to get a table. Pros: beautiful stretch of beach, safest waters on the island. Cons: busy, parking fills up quickly.
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