James Bond Beach, Oracabessa
A small bay beach on a near-square peninsula at Oracabessa, with clear water on three sides. Scenes from the first James Bond film, Dr. No, were shot here. There is a bar, a restaurant, changing rooms and a water-sports centre, and snorkel trips run to the Oracabessa fish sanctuary from the shore.
Getting there
Easy. Off Main Street in Oracabessa, about 20 minutes' drive east of Ocho Rios. Sources report about US$5 for visitors and J$350 for residents, and hours of roughly 9am to 5pm, but they disagree, so confirm on arrival. Concert days are very crowded.
📍 Reggae Beard was here
Before you go
- Place type
- Beach
- Access
- Easy access
- Guide
- Not mentioned in our notes
- Entry cost
- Reported prices. Confirm on arrival.
- What to bring
- Sun protection, water and a little cash
- Safety
- Check the sea conditions and whether a lifeguard is on duty before you swim.
Details last reviewed November 2026. Conditions can change, especially after storms.
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Nearby on the map
- Tommy's Jerk Center (food in St. Mary) about 3 km away in a straight line
- East Beach Club (beach in St. Mary) about 4 km away in a straight line
- Galina Point Lighthouse (culture & views in St. Mary) about 6 km away in a straight line
- Fort Haldane (culture & views in St. Mary) about 7 km away in a straight line
- Assaney Foods and Jerk Hut (food in St. Mary) about 7 km away in a straight line
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- Blessings at Strawberry Fields (stay)
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- Tacky Falls (waterfall)
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