One of Jamaica's biggest attractions is its innumerable beaches. In Kingston, beaches are probably not the most popular attraction, but there are some distinct beach areas tourists should visit. One is the James Bond Beach. Named after the famous lead character in the movie "Dr. No," which was filmed here, the James Bond Beach draws people simply because of its name. Nearby restaurants serve delicious, traditional Jamaican cuisine. Lime Cay is another exceptional beach area, located just off the coast of Kingston. The only way to travel there is by boat since it is on a smaller, isolated island. Lime Cay is well known for its underwater caves, so bring along your snorkeling gear to interact with the local marine life. You can access both beaches by either jet ski or boat from Kingston Harbour.
Kingston Beaches
c/o Kingston Harbour
10 Caledonia Ave.
Kingston 5 Jamaica
876-929-9200
nepa.gov.jm
Located on the grounds of Bob Marley's legendary estate, this museum in his name is a must-see destination when you visit Kingston. Your visit to the Bob Marley Museum will include a guided tour plus an informative movie about Marley's life. Marley originally purchased the home in 1975. Six years after Marley passed away, his wife turned their home into a museum to honor him and to allow his fans to share in his extraordinary love for reggae music.
Bob Marley Museum
56 Hope Road
Kingston 6 Jamaica
876-978-2929
bobmarleymuseum.com
The Boon Hall Oasis is a fun tour for families and children, visiting a local wildlife sanctuary and petting zoo. You'll also take a tractor ride through this four-acre park's mango and vegetable orchards. The Guardsman Group, a security company in Kingston, opened the sanctuary. Once you're finished with the riding and walking tour, and have visited everything of interest to you, stop by the on-site restaurant which serves local favorites like jerk or barbecue chicken, curried goat, oxtail or fish. Try your hand at fishing on-site for red tilapia by the waterfall. The restaurant will clean whatever fish you catch for a nominal fee.
Boon Hall Oasis
4 River Road
Kingston 10 Jamaica
876-942-3064
jamaicans.com
One of Kingston's local heritage sites, Devon House features modern and antique Jamaican arts and crafts. The Devon House is national monument, now owned by Government of Jamaica. It was initially constructed in the late 19th century by Jamaica's first black millionaire, George Steibel. There are several areas to tour on the estate property including the main house consisting of three floors, the property's stables and coach house, the cook houses and the landscaped gardens. Other areas tourists can visit include on-site restaurants, an ice cream shop, arts and crafts shops, clothing shops and gift shops offering all things Jamaican.
Devon House
26 Hope Road
Kingston 10 Jamaica
876-926-0815
devonhousejamaica.com
