Eden Rock (George Town, Grand Cayman) — Can you believe there is a site that is this central to George Town and still be on the top of our list? It is a mere 50-60 yards from the shore. A huge coral covered rock is home to many species of fish and other marine life. […]
Dolphin Cove (9A Garvin Road, West Bay, Grand Cayman) – this is Grand Cayman’s major dolphin park. Visitors are given an opportunity to swim along with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, see a variety of exotic parrots in the jungle nature trail, and visit the touch tank to learn about fascinating marine creatures within the shallow shores […]
Colliers Public Beach (East End, Grand Cayman) — This small, unassuming beach pops out at you as you drive along the East End Road, begging you to stop and have a swim. A Kite Surfer haven, this small stretch of white sand nestles among shrubs and gives a perfect amount of sea breeze for hot […]
Cemetery Beach (West Bay, Grand Cayman) — This more relaxed, low key part of Seven Mile beach is situated at the North end of the famous beach. To get there, one must walk the 4 or so miles up the beach from the main hotels, or via bus/car along West Bay Road, until you reach […]
Cayman Turtle Farm Island Wildlife (786 Northwest Point Road, West Bay, Grand Cayman) – located in West Bay, this unique combination of an aquatic amusement park, wildlife sanctuary, turtle research facility, and commercial farm makes this a major land-based attraction. Touch tanks are available for both children & adults to closely observe baby and yearling […]
West Shore Shopping Centre (West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman) – a.k.a. Pink Plaza, this is another shopping center with some upscale boutiques and galleries. There is also the luxury real estate broker Sotheby’s International Realty, the cosmetics retailer The Body Shop, and a drug store.
The Strand Shopping Centre (West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman) – this is another small mall with some upscale retailers (from Kirk Freeport to Polo Ralph Lauren), as well as branches of Tortuga Rum and Blackbeard’s Liquor, along with banks (including ATMs for cash withdrawals), a clinic (The Strand Medical Center –for health […]
Landmark (Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman) – this is a smaller shopping center, also catering to wealthier shoppers interested in rare coins, perfumes and beachwear. A restaurant called “Breezes by the Bay” is on this shopping center’s second level.
Kirk Freeport Plaza (Cardinal Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman) – consistent with the deep-pocketed visitors the Caymans expect, this shopping center (home to the Kirk Freeport flagship department store) caters to such shoppers. There are high-end apparel items, fine watches and jewelry, china, crystals, perfumes, leather ware, cosmetics, and other goods – all from big […]
Island Plaza (Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman) – this plaza has 15 duty-free and tax-free retailers (such as Swarovski Boutique, Island Jewellers, and Churchill’s Cigars), catering to wealthier travelers (including those visiting on banking business).