Photo of Runaway beach with white fine sand surface

Photo of Runaway beach with turquoise pure water surface

7.5

Good

Runaway beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Runaway beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Runaway beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Flyin' Pig Cafe is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

Staniel Cay, The Bahamas

#69 out of 109 in Black Point

7.5

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Black Point • 8.2 km

Map of beach

Bar Big Dogs

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Flyin' Pig Cafe

8.4 - Very good 230m

Restaurant Staniel Cay Yacht Club Restaurant

9 - Excellent 400m

Seafood Restaurant Bahamas’s

10 - Exceptional 410m

Bar Andrews Laundry - Staniel Cay Landromat

8.6 - Excellent 480m

Restaurant Hill House Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Seafood Restaurant High Tide cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Bar Black Point Yacht Club

10 - Exceptional 7.6km

Restaurant Deshamon Restaurant & Bar

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Hiking Area Dart Cay

4.5km

Hiking Area Nisimo’s BLOW HOLE

7.4km

Playground Playground

450m

Playground sTANIEL cAY

760m

Tourist Attraction Pirates Beach - Staniel Cay

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Pig Beach

2km

Tourist Attraction Protected Rock Iguana Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Iguana Beach Anchorage

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Sand Castle.Private

9.5km

Tourist Attraction Little Pipe Sand Bank

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Issac Bay Anchorage

9.8km

Historical Landmark Thunderball Grotto

1.1km

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About

Runaway beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 69th place out of 109 beaches in the The Bahamas region 136.3 km away from its center, the city of Nassau. It is one of the beaches of Black Point settlement, just 8.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Runaway beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pig beach, which has a rating of 8.

Runaway beach (The Bahamas) is located outside the Black Point settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Staniel Cay and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Runaway beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Black Point • 8.2 km

Map of beach

Bar Big Dogs

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Flyin' Pig Cafe

8.4 - Very good 230m

Restaurant Staniel Cay Yacht Club Restaurant

9 - Excellent 400m

Seafood Restaurant Bahamas’s

10 - Exceptional 410m

Bar Andrews Laundry - Staniel Cay Landromat

8.6 - Excellent 480m

Restaurant Hill House Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Seafood Restaurant High Tide cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Bar Black Point Yacht Club

10 - Exceptional 7.6km

Restaurant Deshamon Restaurant & Bar

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Hiking Area Dart Cay

4.5km

Hiking Area Nisimo’s BLOW HOLE

7.4km

Playground Playground

450m

Playground sTANIEL cAY

760m

Tourist Attraction Pirates Beach - Staniel Cay

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Pig Beach

2km

Tourist Attraction Protected Rock Iguana Beach

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Iguana Beach Anchorage

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Sand Castle.Private

9.5km

Tourist Attraction Little Pipe Sand Bank

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Issac Bay Anchorage

9.8km

Historical Landmark Thunderball Grotto

1.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

What to do in Runaway beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Runaway beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Black Point • 8.2km

Main locality of province

Nassau • 136.3km

Transport

Airport

TYM • 720m

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Runaway beach?

The Runaway beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Runaway beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Runaway beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Runaway beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Runaway beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Runaway beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Runaway beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Runaway beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Runaway beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Runaway beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Flyin' Pig Cafe is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

How far is the Runaway beach from parking?

The Runaway beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Runaway beach?

There are 2 attractions near Runaway beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Iguana Beach Anchorage located in 2.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Runaway beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Runaway beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 24°C and water 25°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Runaway beach (The Bahamas) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Runaway beach (The Bahamas) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.