Local Food/ Beach

[blue_water]

Unfortunately, the restaurant is only open for dinner, so it isn't an option for day visitors to Rum Point from a cruise ship...

 

Yes that's true, and that's why I said we had dinner there. Just wanted to add that information as a cruiser driving to RP may ultimately decide to return to GCM for a longer visit and dinner there is nice along with the free cat sail from WE. That was one of our favorite experiences along with enjoying BFM at the Ref another evening.

[bookbabe]

Yes that's true, and that's why I said we had dinner there. Just wanted to add that information as a cruiser driving to RP may ultimately decide to return to GCM for a longer visit and dinner there is nice along with the free cat sail from WE. That was one of our favorite experiences along with enjoying BFM at the Ref another evening.

 

:grin: Don't do it...that longer land-based visit is dangerous. The place is addictive. That's how we ended up with a vacation home there... :grin: Now we're there at least a total of two months a year...

[blue_water]

Yes we like the east end and I can see spending time there too. That is the problem - cruise stop, return for a couple weeks a few times, then you're the proud owner of a condo - rough life!

[jty1220]

Any other spots to check out?

[CDNJehn]

Any other spots to check out?

 

If you're heading to Run Point by car then I highly recommend Kaibo Beach Bar. Amazing fish curry.

 

Along SMB we always beeline for Sunshine Grill at the Sunshine Suites. Amazing burgers and THE best fish tacos.

[jty1220]

Rum Point *is* a beach, on the far side of the island from Seven Mile Beach and the port area.

 

Seven Mile Beach vs. Rum Point

 

Whether you will enjoy Seven Mile Beach more or less than Rum Point depends on what you are looking for in a beach experience.

 

SMB:

- very long stretch of perfectly flat white sand and gorgeous blue water

- very little natural shade, lots of sun

- very close to the port area, so cheap and easy to get to/from (taxi or public bus)

- close to attractions like the Turtle Farm, Hell, dolphin experiences, rum cake factory

- more developed (major tourist area)

- includes a number of named sections with varying levels of facilities (sections with good free or cheap facilities are Royal Palms, Surfside, Sea Grape and Tiki Beach)

- multiple choices for restaurants and shopping nearby

- access to watersports via multiple operators at the different sections

- couple of sections with okay snorkelling, but most of the beach has no real snorkelling to speak of

- can be crowded in the sections with the better facilities due to proximity to port area

 

Rum Point:

- smaller beach, more "secluded tropical island" in feeling

- lots of natural shade, less sun

- 45 minute drive from port area, can only be reached via excursion or rental car

- not a major tourist area; surrounded by large vacation homes

- attractions more-or-less on the way there include Pedro St. James castle, botanical gardens, blowholes, cheesy pirate caves

- single company runs the beach and provides excellent free facilities such restrooms, showers, chairs, hammocks, etc.

- only one restaurant (beach bar) and one small gift shop

- one watersports operator (Red Sail)

- easy access to okay (and slightly better than okay) snorkelling

- crowd levels vary dramatically depending on day and number of excursions present, but usually less crowded than SMB (except on weekends/holidays)

 

If we take a cab to seven mile beach and just want to walk the beach for a while is there a good spot I should have our cab driver drop us off?

 

We would probably walk for an hour or two and then take a break and relax somewhere and get some lunch.

[blue_water]

You could get dropped at the Westin and walk back toward the Marriott and stop at Royal Palms for lunch at the Reef Grill. Webcams on this site -

 

https://royalpalmscayman.com/patiocam

 

If too busy you can walk the road past the Marriott and you'll see a sign for Stingers bar/grill at the Fomfort Suites.

 

Or our favorite place right across the street is Coconut Joe's. Great spot for lunch and drinks in an outdoor setting under a large tree. Great food/drink specials and short taxi back to town.

[jty1220]

You could get dropped at the Westin and walk back toward the Marriott and stop at Royal Palms for lunch at the Reef Grill. Webcams on this site -

 

https://royalpalmscayman.com/patiocam

 

If too busy you can walk the road past the Marriott and you'll see a sign for Stingers bar/grill at the Fomfort Suites.

 

Or our favorite place right across the street is Coconut Joe's. Great spot for lunch and drinks in an outdoor setting under a large tree. Great food/drink specials and short taxi back to town.

 

If we take a cab to the beach how far is coconut joes?