The Beaches of Carlisle Bay

Barbados is one of the few places in the world that can boast a stunning beach within five minutes from the capital city's downtown region. These are the Carlisle Bay beaches in Barbados. Brownes Beach, Bayshore Beach, and Pebble Beach are three of the most popular public beaches in the area. All are surrounded by a green area with picnic tables, and Pebble Beach has bathrooms and showers

On most days, the sand is powder soft, and the waves are tiny to non-existent. The water is shallow and remains so for a long distance out into the ocean. It's a family-friendly beach where kids won't want to leave the bathwater-warm waters.

There are several restaurants along this stretch of beach, but the famed Cuzz's Fish Stand is the finest place to go for a fish cutter sandwich. It's not much to look at, simply a hut in a parking lot near the yacht club, but what comes out of it will keep you coming back for more. If you come here first thing in the morning, you might watch the racehorses getting a wash.

Location: Carlisle Bay, Bay St, Bridgetown, Barbados