Grand Cayman Beach

[eliterror]

Is it possible to walk to a beach/hotel to get a day pass, such as is done at British Colonial Hilton in Nassau? If so, would you consider it safe for a solo female?

[bookbabe]

Absolutely safe, and no need for a day pass. Hop a taxi or bus to one of the beach sections along Seven Mile Beach, I'd suggest Royal Palms, but there's really not that much difference between the various 7MB locations when it comes down to it. It's really personal preference. Most spots are free/cheap. All have restrooms and outdoor showers, and will have lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent. Most have a watersports operator there or nearby for rentals. None are the type of huge AI beach clubs you'll find in other ports like Cozumel. The biggest differences I've noticed are distance from the port area and the restaurant menu, plus the couple of notes below.

 

In order of distance (closest first) from the port area:

 

Royal Palms - http://royalpalmscayman.com/

- has an adults-only pool and rental beach cabanas

- doesn't do cruise ship excursions, has a $2pp entry fee

 

Calico Jacks/Public Beach - https://www.facebook.com/CalicoJacksGrandCayman

- not really a commercial beach club like the others, it's the actual public beach area with a restaurant next door

- has a brand-new playground nearby, and has public picnic shelters (free, first come first served)

- sometimes has excursions, no entry fee

 

Tiki Beach - http://www.tikibeachcayman.net/

- beach seems a little narrow compared to the other spots

- most popular location for cruise excursions

- some have reported a high entry fee (incl chair & drink) but that isn't consistent