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Antigua and Barbuda · Saint John Parish

Best beaches in Five Islands

8 ranked beaches in Five Islands, Saint John Parish

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Five Islands

  1. 1

    Ballast Bay Beach

    Small west-coast bay between Fort James and Deep Bay.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Deep Bay Beach

    Strong visitor beach with Fort Barrington views and shipwreck snorkeling nearby.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Eden Beach

    Known nude-friendly beach within the Hawksbill area.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Galley Bay Beach

    Long resort-backed beach with strong scenery and west-coast sunset value.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Hawksbill Bay Beach

    Signature Five Islands beach cluster; use as canonical name for the broader Hawksbill bay.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Landing Bay Beach

    Quieter Five Islands beach often overshadowed by Hawksbill and Deep Bay.

    7.0
  7. 7

    Pillar Rock Bay Beach

    Distinct rocky bay near Deep Bay.

    7.0
  8. 8

    Sea Grape Beach

    Small named Hawksbill-area beach likely missed.

    7.0

What makes Five Islands's beaches stand out?

Five Islands sits in Saint John Parish, Antigua and Barbuda and is home to 8 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Five Islands or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.