Welcome

Visit a string of unspoiled fishing villages and communities along Jamaica's south coast.

Treasure Beach is six miles of sandy beach, private coves and rocky shorelines. Here's an ideal chance to slow down a little, appreciate the natural beauty of the island and get to know some of the people who call it home.

Located in the parish of Saint Elizabeth, on the southern coast of Jamaica, Treasure Beach is comprised of four coves and their villages: Billy's Bay, Frenchman's Bay, Calabash Bay and Great Pedro Bay.

The scenery here is unspoiled, and the vibe is laid back. There are plenty of small restaurants and shops along the one-mile stretch of beach. Visit any of them to meet the locals, and experience authentic Jamaican cuisine.

While here, you may wish to engage a driver (there are plenty around), who can take you out for a day tour of local attractions like the Milk River baths, or Little Ochie.

Boat tours are also abundant here. Take a cruise up the Black River, and end your day at the famous Pelican Bar, accessible only by boat.

The Experience

Here's what to expect during a full or half day tour

These are some of the activities and experiences available at the Treasure Beach:

Art and handicraft

workshops

Breakfast with the locals at a beachside coffee shop

Farm tours

Strolling the beach

Walk-a-thons

Beach clean-up

Bingo nights

Talent shows

Treasure Hunt Craft Shop

This tour is great for:

Swimming
Handicrafts

BREDS and the Women's Group

Treasure Beach is home to two of Jamaica's model non-profit organizations, BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation, and the Treasure Beach Women's Group Benevolent Society.

"Breds" is a traditional greeting among young men who are friends (similar to "bro" in the US). BREDS uses sports and physical activity to build a community of responsible young men who work with a sense of civic pride. BREDS organizes a wide range of activities including on- and off-roads cycling tours, sea turtle conservation nighttime beach visits and boat tours.

BREDS also puts on two annual events that always gather a fun-loving crowd: Jakes Off-Road Triathlon in April, and the Treasure Beach Hook 'N' Line Fishing Tournament in October.

The Treasure Beach Women's Group Benevolent Society is committed to the advancement of women, and the Treasure Beach community as a whole. The group offers a variety of activities that you can take part in, such as handicraft workshops, beach clean-ups and talent shows. The group also operates the Treasure Hunt Craft Shop, where you can pick up some local handicrafts, and 20% of the proceeds will help support the Women's Group.

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