Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Arawak Beach
A low-profile eastern Paradise Island beach that may be missed if only major resort beaches are captured.
Cabbage Beach
Paradise Island’s signature public beach and the strongest must-have entry for Nassau-area visitors.
Casuarina Beach
A quieter coastal beach area on the western/southern side, useful for non-obvious Paradise Island coverage.
Colonial Beach
A western Paradise Island beach useful for travelers looking beyond the main resort strips.
Cove Beach
A calmer, polished beach setting known for protected-feeling water and upscale resort atmosphere.
Paradise Beach
A classic resort-front beach with strong recognition and postcard-level Paradise Island appeal.
Smugglers Beach
A lesser-known Paradise Island beach name that adds discovery value beyond Cabbage and Paradise Beach.
Sunrise Beach
A quieter eastern stretch near Cabbage Beach that works well as a regional alternative.
Victoria Beach
A small, less-commercial Paradise Island beach name suitable for deeper curated coverage.
Paradise Island sits in New Providence, Bahamas and is home to 9 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 Paradise Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
