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Park, a favorite picnic and hiking area. If you prefer your beaches small and secluded,
head here. Take bus no. 2 or 7 from Southampton.
Warwick Long Bay
Like Astwood Cove, this is one of the best places for people who want to escape the
family crowds and find solitude. Unlike the sheltered coves of nearby Chaplin and
Horseshoe bays (see below), this popular beach features the longest uninterrupted
stretch of pink sand on the island. This expanse is conducive to social interaction, but
also offers plenty of space to stretch out solo—it all depends on what you prefer.
Against a backdrop of scrubland and low grasses, the beach lies on the southern side
of South Shore Park, in Warwick Parish. Despite the frequent winds, the waves are
surprisingly small thanks to an offshore reef. Jutting above the water less than 60m
(200 ft.) from the shore is a jagged coral island that, because of its contoured shape,
appears to be floating above the water's foam. There are restrooms at the beach's
western end, plus lots of parking, but no other facilities. There are no lifeguards
because the undertow is not very strong. Take bus no. 7.
Jobson's Cove
This Warwick Parish beach has the feel of a secret hideaway, thanks to pink sands,
gentle waves, and calm waters. It's only 9m (30 ft.) wide where the horseshoe-shaped
bay opens to the ocean. Adjacent to the much larger and more popular Warwick Long
Bay, it's excellent for snorkeling—the water is about 2m (6
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out into the bay. There are no buildings along the water, adding to the feeling of seclu-
sion and peace. There are no facilities here, but it's close enough to Warwick Long
Bay to walk over and use their restrooms if necessary. Take bus no. 7.
Stonehole Bay
Near Jobson's Cove in Warwick Parish, Stonehole Bay is more open and less shel-
tered than Jobson's, with a sandy shoreline that's studded with big rocks. It's almost
never crowded, and wading is safe even though strong waves sometimes make the
waters cloudy (so they're less than ideal for snorkeling). There are no facilities at
Stonehole Bay. Take bus no. 7.
Chaplin Bay
Straddling the boundary between Warwick and Southampton parishes, this small
but secluded beach disappears almost completely during storms and exceptionally
high tides. Geologists come here to admire the open-air coral barrier that partially
separates one half of the beach from the other. Chaplin Bay, like its more famous
neighbor, Horseshoe Bay (see below), lies at the southern extremity of South Shore
Park. From Chaplin, you can walk over to use the facilities and equipment at Horse-
shoe, but you'll enjoy more solitude here than at the more active Horseshoe Bay.
Take bus no. 7.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
With its long, curved strip of pink sand, Horseshoe Bay, on South Road in Southamp-
ton Parish, is one of Bermuda's most famous beaches. That means it's likely to be
crowded, especially if cruise ships are in port. Although families flock here, Horse-
shoe Bay isn't the safest beach on Bermuda. Don't be fooled by the seemingly smooth
surface; there can be dangerous undercurrents. If you're using the beach after a
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