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.
“Outside Terminal 3” is not a pickup location at PHX.
Before your driver pulls in, text them four things: your terminal, north or south side, door number, and inner or outer curb. Grab your bags first, then call them in. Drivers can wait free in the cell phone lot instead of circling. Getting through security is easy; getting picked up is the hard part.
Save this for your Phoenix trip ✈️
Come for the architecture, stay for the view.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross has been built into Sedona’s red rocks since 1956. The outside overlooks get busy, but inside is quiet, with huge windows framing the rocks. It’s free, takes 30-45 minutes, and has a paved, wheelchair-accessible ramp. Make sure to bring water in summer.
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Order it well done. Trust me.🍑🍕
Peach & Pancetta Pizza at Hideaway House in Sedona: roasted peaches, salty pancetta, ricotta, basil, extra-crispy crust. Split the house salad, grab a prickly pear lemonade, and get a patio table facing the red rocks. Skip the bread if you want room for another slice.
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Pack your bags, Denver is not just a mountain layover. RiNo alone can eat a full day between the murals, food, and bars. Skip the concert and hit Red Rocks midday instead, you’ll basically have it to yourself. Golden’s a 30-minute trip if you want a change of pace, and if food drives your travel like it does mine, Denver Central Market and BRUTØ deserve real time on the calendar. Give it three days minimum, four if you’re eating your way through it. Save this.
Stayed at The Maven in Denver’s Dairy Block and the location alone sold me, walking distance to Union Station and most of downtown, string lights right outside at night. The room was spacious and quiet, even had a swing in it. Real talk though, there’s a $28 daily resort fee and parking isn’t cheap, valet ran us $59 a day. Bed was a little firm, but that’s the only complaint I’ve got. Save this before you book.
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