Runaway 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.
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.
Galley Bay
Stay at the acclaimed resort to experience its pampering spa treatments and enjoy excellent views of the white-sand beach.
Runaway Bay Beach
Enjoy the utterly serene ambiance on this isolated strand, go horseback riding and gaze up at the rocky Corbinson Point.
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.
Deep Bay Beach
Bring your kids to swim in this flat and placid bay and enjoy the spectacular views of endless blue water from the 18th-century fort.
Things to do
All-in-one day at Ffryes Beach with Swimming and Lunch Tour
Power 360 Catamaran Cruise Antigua
Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour
Half-Day Tour: Island Safari Adventure from St. John's
Antigua Catamaran, Snorkeling and Seafood Lunch Cruise
Top hotels in Runaway Bay
Jolly Beach Antigua - All-inclusive
The beach, most of the staff and amenities
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
Very nice
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
It was really nice. The food was really good and had a great variety. There was a lot of miscommunication with times of business with the restaurants. Some areas were a little outdated but wouldn’t stop me from coming back. I would come back and next time stay longer.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Cocobay Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Best food best staff. Marlyn Lisa Reid Jermain and Derrick as well as Norma on the beach and the other staff were so so welcoming. The bartenders were phenomenal. Great food. Will come back for sure
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Escape at Nonsuch Bay - Adults Only
The property was very nice overall. We would have appreciated better transportation options to allow us to go off campus at times. The gentleman who provided boat transportation to and from the beach was extremely kind and personable. The young lady at the front desk was also very warm, welcoming, ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Ocean Point Beach Resort & Spa - Adults Only
What stood out was how friendly the staff were and how quiet the hotel was. It was exactly what we were looking for in a vacation.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay
Marina Bay
Marina Bay might not have many top sights, but Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dickenson Bay
When in Dickenson Bay, you can plan a visit to Dickenson Bay Beach and Runaway Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Green Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Green Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jolly Harbour Marina and Heritage Quay.
Crosbies
Though Crosbies may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hodges Bay and Dickenson Bay Beach.
Five Islands Village
Travellers come to Five Islands Village for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Deep Bay Beach and Galley Bay while you're in town.
