ocated along the Hastings Boardwalk in Barbados is
Kentucky Beach, a stunning bay with minor breaks of rock and artificial reefs.
Sea conditions close to shore are usually fairly calm with clear waters, some undertow, and the occasional rolling wave. Further out to sea has rougher conditions with medium waves and stronger undercurrents. The waters here also has a rocky bottom in certain areas.
Kentucky Beach features the beautifully landscaped South Coast Boardwalk along the shoreline, and fronts the popular KFC Fast Food restaurant, as well as a couple of other restaurants and vacation accommodations.
Kentucky Beach can be found on the Caribbean side of the island, on the
South Coast of Barbados in the parish of Christ Church.
Public Access to beach:
Vehicular and Pedestrian with public access signage
Crowd during the week:
Usually empty to small (
with KFC patrons and walkers/joggers on the boardwalk)
Crowd on weekends:
Small to medium (
with KFC patrons and walkers/joggers on the boardwalk)
Other South Coast Beaches close by Located to the northwest are
Hasting's Rocks Beach and
Coconut Court Beach.
To the Southeast are
Accra/Rockley Beach and
Rendezvous BeachMore South Coast Beaches in Barbados...Useful Links Things to do & see in Barbados
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Note: Seasonal weather can cause a change in conditions
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BEACH ACTIVITIES & WATERSPORTS:
Snorkeling / Swimming / Boogie boarding / Fishing / Walking / Sun Tanning
Watersports in Barbados
AMENITIES
Lifeguard |
Facilities |
Beach Rentals |
Vendors |
Benches |
Play Park |
Parking |
N/A |
at KFC |
N/A |
N/A |
at KFC |
N/A |
at KFC |
Facilities usually includes: Showers / Toilets / Changing areas
Wheelchair Access |
Phone Booth |
Rangers |
Picnic Tables |
Hair Braiding |
Shaded Areas |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
at KFC |
N/A |
at KFC |
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