Conrad’s guidebook
Sightseeing - Attractions
Nelson's Dockyard - 18th & 19th century Royal Navy Base restored to a museum
(famous pillars and waterfront view)
Shirley Heights – view of on entire English Harbor (drive up or hike)
30 locals recommend
English Harbour
Nelson's Dockyard - 18th & 19th century Royal Navy Base restored to a museum
(famous pillars and waterfront view)
Shirley Heights – view of on entire English Harbor (drive up or hike)
Harbor where cruise ships dock, many American and European brands can be found here
42 locals recommend
Heritage Quay
High StreetHarbor where cruise ships dock, many American and European brands can be found here
Redcliffe Quay – Souvenir Shopping & Older Harbor [South of Heritage Key, St. Johns]
(Not as aesthetically pretty as Heritage Key)
Redcliffe Street
Redcliffe StreetRedcliffe Quay – Souvenir Shopping & Older Harbor [South of Heritage Key, St. Johns]
(Not as aesthetically pretty as Heritage Key)
Agave Gardens Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society Agave Gardens
Friars Hill RoadSightseeing - Beaches
Where Salt & Plage, Ana’s on the Beach, and Sandal’s resorts are. They have speed boats, kayaks, jet skiing, and horseback riding available for all tourists in this area
11 locals recommend
Dickenson Bay
Where Salt & Plage, Ana’s on the Beach, and Sandal’s resorts are. They have speed boats, kayaks, jet skiing, and horseback riding available for all tourists in this area
Blue Waters Beach
Shared by Blue Waters Resorts, a bit more secluded than the other beaches
Middle of West Coast next to St John’s city. Considered the people’s beach
8 locals recommend
Fort James Beach
Middle of West Coast next to St John’s city. Considered the people’s beach
Long Bay Hotel
Safest to Swim, even for those who cannot swim
Food scene
Salt Plage
On the beach in Siboney Beach Club
Bay House Restaurant & Bar
J. Hadeed StreetInside Trade Winds Resorts. Overlooks the ocean view.
Next to Sandal’s Resort. Private cabanas on the beach are available on weekends.
28 locals recommend
Ana's on the Beach
Next to Sandal’s Resort. Private cabanas on the beach are available on weekends.
Neccessities
Bridget's Supermarket
Cedar Grove Main RoadSmall bodega or deli for quick groceries
Epicurean Fine Foods & Pharmacy
Epicurean DriveLarge Grocery Store
All other shopping such as chargers etc. can be found in this mall OR the surrounding area.
Woods Mall
All other shopping such as chargers etc. can be found in this mall OR the surrounding area.
City advice
Getting around
Best to Rent a Car at the Airport
Very little public transportation. You will need a car to get around especially to grocery shop and go to the beaches.
Don't miss
All Beaches are Open to the Public
All resorts are obligated to share all beaches with the general public.
Getting around
Driving Advice
Online Maps is great for well-known places such as the above attractions and restaurants.
It may not be the best for small-scale stores or sites you may want to visit. For example, if the store in a shopping center, Maps might not have the store but will have the shopping center so read the address carefully.
You may want to avoid narrow roads in rural residential areas with small houses. If you see that the road that Maps wants you to turn in looks more like an alleyway than a road, best to ignore it and keep driving straight until it recalculates.