Popular Tobago Beaches

I am often asked to recommend ' good' beaches in Tobago by my friends and co-workers

My response is always ' all beaches in Tobago are good"

But I usually direct travellers to the typical well known beaches as often times these are the ones with some kind of facility for beachgoers

I was pleasantly surprised when I was having a conversation with older folks in Tobago and learnt that Tobago has about 40 or so beaches around the island

A typical traveller to Tobago probably won’t get to see all of Tobago’s beaches during their stay.

I have decided to create a few posts  of some of the more well known beaches in Tobago. 

The information would be in no particular order of popularity

leave a comment if you have an impression of the beach based on your own experiences 

Englishman’s Bay

Rated as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean by the Sunday Times, Englishman’s Bay lies on the edge of the rain forest.  Off from the main road on the north cost of the island , through a short road covered with a bamboo canopy – and there it is.

There is  peace and photo opportunities as well as a simple wooden hut selling local dishes and handy craft 

The sand is clean and white, the water deep and clear, with palm trees fringing the whole bay.

There’s a good breeze wafting in from the Caribbean Sea and you can sunbathe to the fabulous sounds of wild parrots shouting from the rain forest. 

Mount Irvine Beach

Mt Irvin beach and its bar is near the Mount Irvine Bay Hotel but it’s all open to the public. 

There are  beach facilities for guests including a bar and individual eating areas for visitors

Small huts around sell various local dishes and delicacies that are reasonably priced 


The beach is small and pretty and provides excellent snorkelling  for those so minded 

 Castara Beach

Castara beach is really an area where the locals work and recreate as fishing is the main stay 

You approach the beach along the north coast road, bordering the sea along the entire journey

Cold bears are available  from the local bar on the beach where local old timers enjoy their mid-day rum and cards, 

As a guarantee, you will get to experience the fishermen bringing in the days catch and prepare themselves for a relaxing evening before retiring to their respective homes nearby to quite peace and serenity typical of Tobago village life 

Pigeon Point

Pigeon point Heritage Park

Pigeon Point beach is a picture perfect Caribbean beach 

Still, turquoise water lapping onto a white beach, swaying palms leaning over almost touching the water. That is Pigeon Point.

You have to pay a fee per person to get to the beach and use the facilities (TT$20 ) which are extensive and well maintained. 

The beach is a part of what is known as Heritage park where in the nearby grassy area littered with coconut trees the famous Jazz festival takes place annually

There are craft shops along the road leading to the beach as well as establishments selling local foods and drinks 

The far end of the beach borders the famous pigeon point lagoon and is home to an array of exciting water-sports – windsurfing, kayaking, kite-boarding and jet skying etc 

Its a favourite spot for cruisers who are bused to the location when cruise ships do come to the Scarborough Port in the capital.

Store Bay, Crown Point

This exquisite beach is located near to Crown Point Airport, and is home to the famous Great Race (power boat) event that takes place around the summer month of August. .

The facilities are excellent and included showering facilities, bars local food stalls, small stalls selling local crafts and delicacies ( bene balls, sugar cakes, tamarind balls, chow etc)

It’s a popular beach for Tobagonians, especially at weekends, and for the typical Trinidadian who decides to run away for the weekend 

it’s clean and tourist friendly and as a result, 

meals are wide and varied and include the famous crab n dumplings , callaloo, sea conchs ( lambi), etc

Meals range in prices from $35.00 and up .