Spotts Beach Grand Cayman: A Day in Paradise

There are a lot of beaches in Grand Cayman to explore especially when its main beach, Seven Mile Beach, is nearly seven miles long. But none are quite as unique as Spotts Beach Grand Cayman.

Grand Cayman is a bit different from other Caribbean islands we’ve visited in that you can quite literally find a beach all over the island, whether it’s named or not. Just by driving around, you’ll find numerous dirt roads with ‘Beach Access’ signs. You can follow any one of them to end up at the shore. And beaches here are all free to the public up to the water line.

What makes Spotts beach stand out is how it looks. The seagrass in the water grows in certain areas giving the water a spotted appearance. (I assume that’s how it got its name.) This beach is a quiet stretch of sand and the spotted sea is a shallow area perfect for enjoying the water.

If beach bars and lounge chairs are your thing, then Spotts Beach might not be your favorite place. This beach is for those who want a little quieter of an area with a beautiful view and don’t mind the lack of amenities.

How to Get to Spotts Beach

Spotts Beach is located on the south side of the island about a 15 minute drive from the airport. If you’re staying on the west side of the island near Seven Mile Beach, it’s a little bit of a drive and you’ll either need to take a taxi or have a rental car. The entrance is right along the road and it’s easy to miss if you aren’t paying attention.

Parking:

There’s a small parking lot as soon as you turn in and the beach area is only steps away from the lot.

Facilities:

There are not many facilities at Spotts Beach. You won’t find lounge chairs, beach bars or restaurants nearby. The only thing it does have is two pavilions and a handful of picnic tables. Unlike most of the other beaches on the island, you won’t find a restroom facility here either, though there is a lone port-a-potty in the parking lot.

There are a handful of palm trees that offer some minimal shade which you might be sharing with the occasional local chicken. There’s also a small pier with some steps at the end for people to snorkel off of. But other than that, it’s you, the sand and the sea.

Spotts Beach Grand Cayman

The beach was pretty empty when we were here. I’m more of a quiet beach goer myself, so I loved how peaceful it was here. We found a spot under a palm tree to relax at for awhile and then decided to move further down the shore to snorkel.

If you turn left or right after the little beach area, there isn’t really any shade along the shore. And the sand is pretty narrow as well.

Since there aren’t any facilities, you’ll want to make sure you bring your own snorkel gear here. If you swim out far enough, it’s deep enough to look for some coral but still shallow enough to have good visibility. Spotts Beach is a popular spot to see turtles in the water, so we were hoping to find some while snorkeling.

While we didn’t see any turtles, we did see a stingray swimming near the dock. He swam right under it and right up to the shoreline. You can see plenty of stingrays at Stingray City but it’s pretty cool to see them when you’re just on your own.

Good For:

People who want a quieter beach area to relax at and people who love to snorkel! This area is a great spot to spend in the water and underwater.

What’s Nearby

Check out some of these other things to do in Grand Cayman near Spotts Beach!

• Pedro St. James Castle – An 18th century restored home that is now a National Historic Site.
• Smith Barcadere – A picturesque beach in a small cove surrounded by rocky ledges.
• George Town – The capital city where you’ll find many shops and restaurants.

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