What to do in St. John's

Activities, attractions and tours
Dickenson Bay Beach showing tropical scenes, a sandy beach and general coastal views
St. John's
St. John's
St. John\'s featuring a bay or harbour
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1. Dickenson Bay Beach

Dickenson Bay Beach is one of Antigua’s best-loved stretches of sand. Visit it yourself and see why. With bright white sand, clear waters, swaying palm trees and year-round sunshine, it is a Caribbean dream brought to life. Drive just a few minutes south from the beach and tour Antigua and Barbuda’s capital, St. John’s, with all the conveniences it offers.
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Enjoy white sands, blue-green waters and thrilling watersports at this Caribbean beach, which is conveniently located close to the town of St. John’s.

2. Heritage Quay

Heritage Quay is a modern open-air shopping complex with two floors offering a great range of stores and duty-free goods. It has a lively ambiance, with restaurants, a bandstand and a casino. Take a break from the scorching afternoon heat with a trip to some of the upscale shops.
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Heritage Quay

3. Galley Bay

Galley Bay is a scenic and serene bay overlooked by an exclusive spa resort. The crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea calmly laps the white sand, where pelicans dip and dive. Get a Tahitian-style hut facing the sea and appreciate the seclusion of your private beach balcony.
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Galley Bay showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and a beach

4. Deep Bay Beach

Deep Bay is a stunning stretch of sand backed by tropical vegetation on a thin strip of land. The Andes Shipwreck has become a popular diving spot in the water, which is clear and warm, while a fort stands over the northern flank. Enjoy the seclusion of this tranquil and picturesque bay, away from the typical sightseeing trail.
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Deep Bay which includes general coastal views and a beach

5. Runaway Bay Beach

Runaway Bay Beach is a sublime strip of white sand bordered by a scenic blue-green ocean. It is fairly secluded and has a peaceful atmosphere, away from the cruise ship crowds and the bustle of city life. Bring a book to these tranquil shores and listen to the soothing sound of light waves.
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Runaway Bay Beach which includes general coastal views, swimming and tropical scenes

6. Fort James

Fort James comprises the remains of an 18th-century military structure that overlooks Fort Bay Beach. An array of intriguing artifacts remain from its time as an active colonial base built to defend the island against a French invasion. Piece together parts of Antigua’s rich history from the remnants of this fascinating fort.
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Fort James which includes military items, heritage elements and general coastal views

What to do in St. John's

Popular places to visit

Dickenson Bay Beach

Dickenson Bay Beach

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Enjoy white sands, blue-green waters and thrilling watersports at this Caribbean beach, which is conveniently located close to the town of St. John’s.

Dickenson Bay Beach
Heritage Quay

Heritage Quay

3.5/5(18 reviews)

Rest in the public square, visit the casino and check out the array of duty-free products in this two-story open-air mall.

Heritage Quay
Galley Bay showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and a beach

Galley Bay

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Stay at the acclaimed resort to experience its pampering spa treatments and enjoy excellent views of the white-sand beach.

Galley Bay
Deep Bay which includes general coastal views and a beach

Deep Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Bring your kids to swim in this flat and placid bay and enjoy the spectacular views of endless blue water from the 18th-century fort.

Deep Bay Beach
Runaway Bay Beach which includes general coastal views, swimming and tropical scenes

Runaway Bay Beach

4/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the utterly serene ambiance on this isolated strand, go horseback riding and gaze up at the rocky Corbinson Point.

Runaway Bay Beach
Fort James which includes military items, heritage elements and general coastal views

Fort James

4/5(14 reviews)

Admire the view of the Caribbean Sea and St. John’s and examine the powder magazine and gun emplacements of this beachside fort.

Fort James
St. John's Harbour

St. John's Harbour

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at St. John's Harbour during your travels in St. John's. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

St. John's Harbour
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda as well as an individual male

Museum of Antigua and Barbuda

4.5/5(8 reviews)

See the daunting reminders of the island’s slave trade and learn about the Arawak people in the city’s oldest surviving building.

Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
St. John\'s Cathedral featuring heritage elements

St. John's Cathedral

3.5/5(21 reviews)

Ascend the large staircase to this hilltop delight and admire the stained-glass windows and dark pitch pine furnishing of the interior.

St. John's Cathedral

Explore areas of St. John's

Dickenson Bay Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Dickenson Bay

4/5(8 area reviews)

When in Dickenson Bay, you can plan a visit to Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dickenson Bay
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Runaway Bay

4/5(1 area review)

While Runaway Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Runaway Bay Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach.

Runaway Bay
Dickenson Bay Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Paradise View

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradise View and surrounding area, you can visit Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach.

Paradise View
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Marina Bay

Marina Bay might not have many top sights, but Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marina Bay
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Crosbies

Though Crosbies may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hodges Bay and Dickenson Bay Beach.

Crosbies
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Green Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Green Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay.

Green Bay