Dragon Bay Beach

East Coast · Portland

Rating: 4.6 / 5

Dragon Bay is a calm, palm-fringed cove on the Portland coast east of Port Antonio, best known as a filming location for the 1988 Tom Cruise film Cocktail. The bay is sheltered by two headlands, giving it glassy, swim-safe water, and the sand is backed by coconut palms and a small beach bar that has come and gone with the fortunes of the former Dragon Bay Resort. Today the beach is generally very quiet, with a romantic, slightly faded feel. A Portland highlight for travellers wanting solitude over scene.

Contact Information

Address: Dragon Bay, Portland

Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Dragon+Bay+Beach+Portland+Jamaica

About beaches in Jamaica

Jamaica is home to over 80 beaches strung along three distinct coastlines. The north coast — anchored by Negril's Seven Mile Beach, Doctor's Cave in Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios — is the world-famous resort strip with calm turquoise water. The east coast around Port Antonio hides the most dramatic coves: Frenchman's Cove, Winnifred Beach, and Boston Bay. The south coast offers laid-back local favourites like Treasure Beach, Bluefields, and Hellshire. From the cliff-jumping spot at Rick's Café to the secluded sands of Lime Cay, this guide covers every beach worth visiting.

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