Treasure Beach

South Coast · St. Elizabeth

Rating: 4.6 / 5

Treasure Beach is a string of four fishing villages — Billy's Bay, Frenchman's Bay, Calabash Bay and Great Bay — along the arid south coast of St. Elizabeth. It is the antithesis of Jamaica's cruise-ship resorts: no all-inclusives, no high-rises and no mass tourism, just dark-sand coves, boutique guesthouses, a respected community tourism scene and a string of independent bars and kitchens. The fishing community still supplies most of the restaurants, and boat captains run the famed trip out to Floyd's Pelican Bar. The vibe is bohemian, slow and community-minded, anchored by long-running spots like Jakes and Jack Sprat.