Paynes Bay Beach
Located along the west coast, in the parish of St.James, is Paynes Bay beach.
Turquoise waters gently lap the soft white-sand shore. The waters here are very calm with no currents and the area is safe for swimming.
![Paynes Bay, Barbados Paynes Bay, Barbados](landscap/paynes-bay-aerial.jpg)
Beach chairs are available for rental and there are several shaded areas on the beach to which you can retreat when the sun gets a bit too hot.
Watersports activities, including jet skiing and catamaran sailing, are available from the beach. Shallow reefs and calm waters make for excellent snorkeling conditions.
Why not stay on/near Paynes Bay beach?
Other nearby beaches include:
![Watersports at Paynes Bay Watersports at Paynes Bay](landscap/paynes-bay-watersports.jpg)
Attractions and points near Paynes Bay Beach
Other Barbados attractions and points of interest within 1 mile of Paynes Bay Beach![Rates, photos and direct online quotes and bookings Rates, photos and direct online quotes and bookings](https://barbados.org/siteimage/imgs/arcres_marker.png)
All Seasons Europa [map]
Angler Vacation Apartments [map]
Annabelle's Beach Apartments [map]
Barbados Polo Club, Holders [map]
Beach View Hotel [map]
Bluff House [map]
Crystal Cove Hotel [map]
Cuban Monument [map]
De Clay Oven [map]
Divi Heritage [map]
Dottins (dive site) [map]
Elsewhere [map]
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Sunset Crest) [map]
Holders House [map]
Italia Coffee House (Sunset Crest) [map]
Johnsons (dive site) [map]
La Paillote Villa [map]
Mahogany Bay [map]
Mahogany Pod Beachfront Townhouse [map]
Mr Vic's Bar and Restaurant [map]
Paynes Bay Fish Market [map]
Positano [map]
Sandy Lane (surf spot) [map]
Sandy Lane - Old Nine Golf Course [map]
Sandy Lane Beach [map]
Sandy Lane Hotel [map]
Sunset Crest shopping mall [map]
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels [map]
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa [map]
The House (Adults Only) [map]
The Palms Resort [map]
Treasure Beach [map]
Treasure Beach By Elegant Hotels [map]
Angler Vacation Apartments [map]
Annabelle's Beach Apartments [map]
Barbados Polo Club, Holders [map]
Beach View Hotel [map]
Bluff House [map]
Crystal Cove Hotel [map]
Cuban Monument [map]
De Clay Oven [map]
Divi Heritage [map]
Dottins (dive site) [map]
Elsewhere [map]
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Sunset Crest) [map]
Holders House [map]
Italia Coffee House (Sunset Crest) [map]
Johnsons (dive site) [map]
La Paillote Villa [map]
Mahogany Bay [map]
Mahogany Pod Beachfront Townhouse [map]
Mr Vic's Bar and Restaurant [map]
Paynes Bay Fish Market [map]
Positano [map]
Sandy Lane (surf spot) [map]
Sandy Lane - Old Nine Golf Course [map]
Sandy Lane Beach [map]
Sandy Lane Hotel [map]
Sunset Crest shopping mall [map]
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels [map]
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa [map]
The House (Adults Only) [map]
The Palms Resort [map]
Treasure Beach [map]
Treasure Beach By Elegant Hotels [map]
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