Sandoo Posted November 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2012 We are a large group ranging in age from 16-82. Which beach would you all recommend. We are willing to take taxis to get there. We would prefer a beach that has access to some food, restrooms, chairs and perhaps some shade for the older ones amongst us. Thanks in advance for your advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 9, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 9, 2012 There are buses that run to 7-mile beach.....that would be the best option for a crowd the size of yours! $2.50 pp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 9, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I would visit 7 Mile Beach. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandoo Posted November 10, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Is 7-mile beach one long beach or is it divided up into different hotel/restaurants? How do we know where to get off of the bus? We need a beach with food, restrooms and perhaps some kind of shade. Thanks for the feedback thus far!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted November 10, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 10, 2012 It's divided up into several named sections. Popular areas that cater to cruise visitors and that have good facilities and rentals are Royal Palms, Sea Grape/Public Beach and Tiki Beach. There are lots of reviews and threads in this forum about the various sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted November 10, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2012 We enjoy going to 7 mile beach especially the one called TIKI BEACH. It has loungers, food, clean restrooms, and beautiful sand. All for a price. Remember a lot of locals frequent the beaches, so you would have to be careful of your personal belongings. We usually leave one person with the beach stuff at all times while the others swim. Mind you we travel in the summer, and that beach gets quite hot!!! You will probably only make it there a couple hours. Safe travels. Sue and crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbanddirectors Posted November 10, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 10, 2012 We enjoy going to 7 mile beach especially the one called TIKI BEACH. It has loungers, food, clean restrooms, and beautiful sand. All for a price. Remember a lot of locals frequent the beaches, so you would have to be careful of your personal belongings. We usually leave one person with the beach stuff at all times while the others swim. Mind you we travel in the summer, and that beach gets quite hot!!! You will probably only make it there a couple hours. Safe travels. Sue and crew So you can do Tiki Beach by going on the bus and have access to restrooms, chair rentals, etc without booking an excursion? Is there an entry fee just to use the beach? We are planning a beach day at GC and trying to decide which beach and the easiest, cheapest way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleTagger Posted November 11, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Tiki Beach is open to the public and has no entrance fee, need to rent chairs, etc.... Some of the excursions just have a separate area roped off for their use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurwitz5 Posted January 18, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 18, 2013 While reading these board, the areas mentioned along 7 Mile Beach are Royal Palms, Sea Grape, Tiki Beach and Calico Jack's. Please advise the order of these places from the pier. For example, which place is the closest to the pier, and the next one, etc. Also, which place do you prefer? We plan on renting chairs, umbrellas and want clean rest rooms nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted January 19, 2013 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2013 While reading these board, the areas mentioned along 7 Mile Beach are Royal Palms, Sea Grape, Tiki Beach and Calico Jack's. Please advise the order of these places from the pier. For example, which place is the closest to the pier, and the next one, etc. Also, which place do you prefer? We plan on renting chairs, umbrellas and want clean rest rooms nearby. In order of distance from the pier (closest to furthest): Pageant Beach Marriott Beach Resort Royal Palms Grand Cayman Beach Suites (Old Hyatt) Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman Westin Casuarina Resort Governor's Beach Seven Mile Beach Public Beach Calico Jacks restaurant and bar Sea Grape Surfside Beach bar and restaurant Tiki Beach Cemetery Beach West Bay district (includes Hell, Turtle farm, and Dolphin encounter attractions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurwitz5 Posted January 19, 2013 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Drew: please advise which area of the Seven Mile Beach you prefer. Are people allowed to walk the beach? For example, if you are staying in the Royal Palms area, can you walk onto the beach by the Ritz Carlton and Westin, or is there a barrier which wouldn't permit you to do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted January 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2013 It's all one long stretch, just with different access points, hotels, condos and beach clubs. You can easily walk between sections. Everyone has their own preferred section, I'm sure, but it's really a matter of what you're looking for. Some sections, the ones in bold, have facilities open to cruise ship visitors. My DH and I prefer Royal Palms, but I know lots of families prefer the Sea Grape/Public Beach section since there's a playground for the kids. Tiki Beach tends to have more excursions so it can sometimes be crowded but their facilities are nice. I haven't been to Surfside yet, but I know the owners and trust them to have a welcoming spot with good facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted January 20, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We were there twice last month on Valor & Glory. Wanted a taxi to Royal Palms or a resort day pass, got talked into Calico Jacks. Second week went to Royal Palms. Have to say I liked RP the best. Taxi is $4pp to RP; $5pp to CJ's. Chairs cost a little more at RP but the food was better, CJ's is a beach bar and the beach is an afterthought, much too small and chairs jammed in there. Seven Mile Beach is nice and I'd give the nod to Royal Palms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechcc Posted January 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Do all the sections have access to restrooms, food and drinks, chairs, and taxi back to the pier? If not, which ones are the best? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted January 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Royal Palms, Sea Grape, Tiki Beach and (I believe) Surfside Beach all have facilities, rentals, taxis, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 20, 2013 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The best bet for such a diverse group would be Royal Palms, there's a good bar and restaurant (ReefGrill), jet-ski and chair rentals, covered cabanas (tents) as well as a pool if someone doesn't care to be on the beach. They offer packages, just contact them to reserve what you want. Also check their webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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