If you’re looking for a quieter, more local beach in Bimini, this Blister Bay Bimini guide will walk you through exactly why it ended up being one of my favorite spots on the island. It’s a beach where you can relax, spread out, and enjoy the water without feeling like you’re packed into a tourist area. And if you like snorkeling and fresh conch salad, this spot checks both boxes.
The easiest way to get to Blister Bay is by golf cart.
We rented one right near the cruise port (super quick process), and it was about a 10-minute ride to the beach. If you’re planning to explore more of the island, I highly recommend going this route because you can move at your own pace and stop wherever you want.
I break down exactly where to rent and what to expect in my full guide — see my full review of my Bimini Golf Cart Day: The Best Way to Explore Bimini on a Cruise Stop.
If you’re flying in instead of cruising, you can also find flights using Skyscanner to plan your trip, and then browse where to stay near Bimini here to be close to all the main beaches.
Once you get there, it’s an easy drive, and you can pull right up near the beach access without any hassle.
Blister Bay is exactly what you picture when you think of the Bahamas — clear turquoise water, soft white sand, and way fewer people than the main beaches.
We went twice — once in the morning and again later in the afternoon.
Morning: it was just us
Afternoon: maybe 5–6 other people total
Even with a few people there, the beach is so spread out that you barely notice anyone else. If you’re someone who prefers a more laid-back, less crowded beach, this is easily one of the best spots in Bimini.
Around 10am, there was already a local guy there setting everything up (he goes by My Bimini Link on Instagram). He was cleaning the beach when we arrived and came over to chat — super friendly, not pushy at all.
He rents out chairs and umbrellas for:
$20 for 2 chairs + an umbrella for the day
Honestly, for how nice the setup is, it’s such a good deal.
He also keeps the beach clean (including seaweed when it comes in), which makes a big difference compared to some other areas. Just note: it’s cash only.
If you like snorkeling, this is an easy spot to do it. The water was calm, visibility was really good, and the fish were super close to shore. I brought my own snorkel gear, and within minutes I saw several types of fish, a stingray, and a parrot fish.
You don’t need a boat or tour for this — you can literally just walk right in and start snorkeling, which is my favorite kind of snorkeling (low effort, high reward).
If you don’t want to bring your own gear, you can also book snorkeling tours in Bimini here, but honestly, this is one of the few places where you really don’t need one.
Even though it’s a quieter beach, there’s still plenty to do:
Snorkeling right off the shore
Relaxing with chairs + umbrella
Cornhole
Beach volleyball
Or honestly… just float in the water and do nothing, which is what I ended up doing most of the time (10/10 recommend).
Right up the stairs from the beach is one of the best food stops on the island — Shaky’s (also known as Mike’s).
This was recommended by locals, and once you try it, you’ll understand why.
Conch salad is about $15, made fresh right in front of you, and you can get regular or tropical (with pineapple or mango). It doesn’t get much fresher than this, and it’s literally steps from the beach, which makes it an easy lunch stop.
If you’re planning your food stops ahead of time, check out my guide to the Best Conch Salad in Bimini: 3 Local Spots You Need to Try so you don’t miss the good ones.
A few helpful things to know ahead of time:
No bathrooms
Limited shade (just umbrellas or trees near the road)
Soft sand (easy to walk, no rocks)
Seaweed can come in sometimes, but it’s cleaned regularly
No bugs when we were there
If you only have time for one beach in Bimini, I would choose Blister Bay.
It’s super beautiful with crystal clear water, soft white sand, and some of the easiest snorkeling on the island. Between the relaxed setup, the local feel, and having some of the best conch salad right there, it ended up being one of my favorite stops of the day.
If you’re trying to plan your full stop, I map everything out in my One Day in Bimini: The Perfect Island Itinerary so you can fit this in without overthinking it.
I walked down what looked like a regular hillside entrance and came out into a room that could almost fit a football stadium. 🪨 Tuckaleechee Caverns is the highest-rated cavern in the Eastern US and until you’re standing inside it, that’s just a fact. When you’re actually there, it feels earned.
Stalagmites 24 feet tall. A 210-foot underground waterfall. Formations that took 20 to 30 million years to build. A family that still runs the whole thing.
Bring a jacket. Wear good shoes. Don’t Google how it was discovered before you go hearing it on the tour is so much better.
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If you’ve only ever seen the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge side of the Smokies, Townsend is going to feel like a completely different state. 🌲 No neon signs. No traffic. No crowds fighting for the same overlook.
🥾 Middle Prong Trail | River views, small waterfalls & fresh air the whole way. Hike as little or as much as you want.
⛰️ Tuckaleechee Caverns | Start underground with massive cave rooms, waterfalls & guided tours. Go early, beat the rush.
🍕 Peaceful Side Social | Made-from-scratch food, craft beer & mountain views. Fair warning: you’ll stay longer than planned.
🚗 Scenic Drive to Tremont | Slow down. Stop. Take it in. The drive itself is part of the experience.
Summer swap? Ditch the hike for River Rat Tubing — same vibe, more splash.
Townsend calls itself the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. After one full day there, I completely understood why. Entire itinerary linked in bio.
@peacefulsidesocial is what happens when someone builds exactly the restaurant a mountain town deserves. Made-from-scratch food. Craft beer brewed on site. A kids’ play area outside, & mountain views from the patio. ⛰️
It’s casual in the best way, the kind of place where you sit down for lunch and suddenly it’s two hours later and you don’t care.
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I walked through the gates and immediately understood why people fly back to Curaçao just for this place. 🌴
23 rooms. Private beach. A Balinese-inspired resort built stone by stone by the owners themselves. Buddha statues next to conch shells. Candles lit everywhere at night. Beachfront dining that eats like fine dining but feels like you’re just having dinner on the sand.
It’s currently the #1 resort in the Caribbean and after spending time there, I get it completely.
Full review linked in bio
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I walked down to the beach and immediately noticed how calm the water was. 🐚
It sits in a small cove, so there’s really no waves pushing in. You just walk right in without thinking about it. I grabbed my snorkel (they actually rent them for free at the resort, which I didn’t expect) and went out near the pier and stayed way longer than I planned, because the water was that clear.
Honest caveat: if you need a lot of energy and activity at a beach, this probably isn’t it. It’s quiet, it’s calm, and you’re mostly just... sitting there. Which for me was exactly the point.☀️
Full Baoase review linked in bio. 🔗
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