Dickenson Bay Travel Guide
St. John's
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Popular places to visit
Dickenson Bay Beach
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.
Runaway Bay Beach
Enjoy the utterly serene ambiance on this isolated strand, go horseback riding and gaze up at the rocky Corbinson Point.
Galley Bay
Stay at the acclaimed resort to experience its pampering spa treatments and enjoy excellent views of the white-sand beach.
Heritage Quay
Rest in the public square, visit the casino and check out the array of duty-free products in this two-story open-air mall.
Fort James
Admire the view of the Caribbean Sea and St. John’s and examine the powder magazine and gun emplacements of this beachside fort.
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
See the daunting reminders of the island’s slave trade and learn about the Arawak people in the city’s oldest surviving building.
Things to do
Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour
Power 360 Catamaran Cruise Antigua
Antigua Catamaran, Snorkeling and Seafood Lunch Cruise
Horseback Riding at Hawksbill Beach in Five islands Antigua
Half-Day Tour: Island Safari Adventure from St. John's
Top hotels in Dickenson Bay
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
"This is my go to resort. It's a Great place to stay. Staff is friendly. Entertainment is great. Beach is beautiful"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Antigua Village Beach Resort
"Nice place, incredible location on the beach. Wonderful grounds. Would recommend"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Dickenson Bay Oasis Antigua Village
"You are 1 minute walk to the beach, property was clean and check in was quick and easy."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Trade Winds Hotel
"Staff very welcoming especially Melissa at reception and the security/Porter staff. Ocean view room was clean, lovely view. Dinner and breakfast was quite tasty. Unfortunately, experience was hampered by the large number of cats that literally took over the dining area! It made for quite an uncomfortable ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Sandals Grande Antigua - ALL INCLUSIVE Couples Only
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Dickenson Bay Cottages
"Cottage was clean, A.C worked great. Kitchen and bathroom was clean just had an ant problem. I traveled alone, the unit was very spacious. The pool was decent. Able to walk to the beach just be mindful coming back is uphill. Not many choices of restaurants but they will call a taxi for you. Staff ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Where to stay in Dickenson Bay
Five Islands Village
Travellers come to Five Islands Village for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Galley Bay and Hawksbill Beach while you're in town.
Paradise View
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.
Runaway Bay
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.
Scotts Hill
While Scotts Hill isn't home to many top sights, Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Saint Johnston Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint Johnston Village and surrounding area, you can visit Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay.
