Cayman Islands visitor attractions far exceed sun, warm tropical waters and white sandy beaches. Cayman Islands attractions entail a huge range of activities to suit every interest and budget. Cayman Islands attractions are abundant in the Cayman Islands and include the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm, Pedro St. James Castle and Botanical Park. Some of the best Cayman attractions are ostensibly free, sightseeing, exploring the Cayman Islands and enjoying Cayman Islands culture.

Cayman Islands Diving

There are many impressive galleries, visual arts, Cayman's unique history and local exhibits. Major Cayman Islands sightseeing attractions include Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Gardens, Pedro's Castle and the many galleries.

Cayman Islands Attractions thrive in the tropical climate and beautiful landscape that make the Cayman Islands the ideal spot for any type of vacation attractions. From exploring caves to diving the depths of Little Cayman's Bloody Bay Wall, there are attractions galore for everyone in the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Islands Attractions also include seasonal events, including: triathlon, bicycling, horseback riding, golf and much more. If you just want to relax and unwind, without participating in Cayman Islands Attractions, relax and enjoy the warm breezes of the Caribbean while sipping your favorite cold refreshing cocktail.

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman runs from George Town to West Bay. Seven Mile Beach is a beautiful white sand beach and one of Grand Caymans greatest attractions. A reef protects the Grand Cayman coast and ensures calm water for swimming, snorkeling and all watersport attractions. Seven Mile Beach, the most popular beach in Grand Cayman, is bordered by dozens of hotels but is large enough to ensure sunbathers plenty of room.

North of the beach is West Bay, the country's second largest town. West Bay attractions include the Cayman Turtle Farm, Caymans premier attraction featuring the famous Cayman Turtle Farm and 23 acre marine park, with many exciting adventures. There are 23 acres of reef lagoon in which guests can snorkel, a predator reef, free-flight bird aviary, a woodland nature trail and an Education Center. When Christopher Columbus first discovered the islands in 1503, he named them 'Las Tortugas,' meaning The Turtles. According to legend, there were so many turtles that the islands looked like they were covered with rocks. They are now a protected species and the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm is home to thousands of turtles ranging in size from six ounces (170g) to 575 pounds (261kg) each. The priority of the farm is to maintain an ideal breeding environment. Breeding season runs from May to October, during which time the turtles dig their nests on the beach and produce their eggs. The eggs are immediately taken to the hatchery, where staff monitor the hatching process.
Address: 825 Northwest Point Road, West Bay
Transport: Bus route 1 (yellow)
Hours: Daily 8.30am to 5pm
Admission: Park entry: US$55 adults, US$25 children
Turtle Farm Tour: US$18 adults, US$9 children 4-12

Pedro St James Castle
City/Region: Grand Cayman East of George Town is Pedro St James.
Originally built by an Englishman who arrived in the islands in 1765, it is the islands' oldest surviving building. Local stories also associate it with the pirate Henry Morgan and a 17th-century Spaniard, Pedro Gómez, though there's no proof. The house is touted as the islands' 'birthplace of democracy' - it was here in 1831 that the decision was made to vote for elected representatives, and four years later the Slavery Abolition Act was read here. Constructed around 1780 from quarried native stone, the house has been restored by the government as a historic site. Behind a traditional coral stone wall rises an authentic, three-story early 19th-century great house and outbuildings, with traditional 'grounds' planted with pineapple, banana and other provisions. The adjacent acres are covered with luxuriant tropical plants, palm-lined walkways and a splendid manicured Great Lawn sprawling to a fantastic view over the Caribbean. A new Multi-Media Theater shows a 20-minute film of the history of the castle.
Hours: Daily 9am to 5pm
Admission: CI$8 (adults), children 12 and under free with parent.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
City/Region: Grand Cayman
The Caymans are better known for their sea life than habitation on the ground, but for keen botanists or those who would simply like a pleasant walk, the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is hard to beat. A well-marked mile-long (2km) trail winds through lush, easy terrain, featuring almost 300 native species including roses, hibiscus, lilies and orchids - which bloom in late May and June. The park and lake is home to the endangered, and elusive, Blue Iguana as well as a fascinating array of bird life including parrots, herons, coots and the rare West Indian Whistling Duck. The nearby Mastic Trail meanders through the old-growth forest that once supplied early settlers with timber. The 26-hectare (65 acres) park is in the district of North Side, and is a 45-minute drive from George Town.
Address: Frank Sound Road
Phone Number: (345) 947 9462
Hours: Open daily 9am to 5.30pm (October to March); 9am to 6.30pm (April to September). Closed 25 December and Good Friday
Admission: CI$8 (adults); free for children under 12 with a parent

Kaibo Club on Grand Caymans Northside offers a down to earth, laid back beach bar with great food, cold drinks and affordable prices.

Unlike the nearby and very over-commercialized Rum Point, Kaibo does NOT bus in hoards of cruise ship passengers and charge over $10 for a burger!

Kaibo offers a chic bamboo and copper bar, sheltered with thatch roofs and creative lighting. Kaibo offers an enormous selection of ice cold beer - "the coldest on the island, far colder than any refrigeration can achieve" – all completely covered with mountains of ice. All day and all night! Their fun and knowledgeable wait staff adds to their creative retro beach setting that also offers modern conveniences like wifi. Kaibo's menus include island specialties, salads and sandwiches. Activities includes beach volley and an array of water sports. Spend a full day at Kaibo Beach and get away from it all. Their seemingly endless assortment of mixed and frozen cocktails enhances their exquisite beach experience.

Kaibo Beach is a decidedly unpretentious favorite with the locals, who seldom frequent the massive crowds and high prices at Rum Point. Even when the regulars frequent their favorite boat access beach bar, there is always plenty of space on Kaibo's expansive white sand beach.

Kaibo's beach bar food is fresh, simple and of very generous portions. Their most common customer feedback is "delicious and affordable". The post a chalk board of daily specials, both food and drink. At sunset Kaibo fills up with regulars wanting the best sunset views on Grand Cayman. Kaibo offers a separate kids menu with lower prices. Kaibo's beach front dining offers a separate dinner menu, delicious in its simplicity and use of local fish and other ingredients. Their Coconut Curry Grouper is a favorite among locals. Locally caught fish is another of their ongoing specials. Their wine list is quite large and diverse. Private parties can use their thatched cabanas located directly on the beach for added privacy with white curtains and a true Caribbean paradise. Kaibo offers a popular rare rum bar, available to beach diners upon request. Located in remote Cayman Kai, Kaibo is well worth the drive from anywhere in Grand Cayman, and an opportunity to see some of the real island life along the way.

Kaibo is the perfect paradise beach bar with coconut palms, fishermen, double lounge chairs and thatched cabanas. Kaibo offers a water taxi service from Seven Mile Beach. Kaibo special events include: Luna Del Mar Mardi Gras Annual Kite Festival Caribbean Beach BBQ and is a popular location for private and corporate parties and weddings. Kaibo is the perfect spot to do nothing and just relax. Or Join their many fun activities that include kayaking, yoga classes, and many more. Kaibo is the Cayman Islands favorite remote getaway.

Rum Point
Grand Cayman Rum Point consists of a few hundred yards of crystal clear shallow sand flats good beginner snorkeling in a conservation marine park. It is a tranquil retreat where hammocks slung under shady trees, picnic tables, a sandy beach and warm shallow waters provide a relaxing haven for the day. Many watersports are offered, with easy access to North Sound, including jet-skiing, sailing, and kayaking, and snorkelers can explore the coral formations just off the beach.
Rum Point Tips:
Rum Point can become extremely crowded during the week with bus fulls of cruise passengers!
Rum Point prices are 20-40% higher than Kaibo, located 100 yards away

Stingray City and Sandbar
City/Region: Grand Cayman
Stingray City and the Sandbar are snorkeling sites located in the North Sound, and are a must for water enthusiasts. The clear shallow waters are frequented by friendly stingrays that come to find out what titbits visitors have brought them. Boat tours take snorkelers and divers to swim with and feed the stingrays on bits of squid; they will brush against swimmers and allow themselves to be touched. This famous Cayman attraction was accidentally created by fishermen who used to clean their catch in the calm waters, casting bits overboard, and so attracting the Southern Stingrays to the area. George Town City/Region: Grand Cayman Unless visiting the islands for business rather than pleasure, most people only call at George Town to stock up on provisions or visit a restaurant. However a pleasant morning can be spent wandering around the well-planned streets doing some shopping and visiting its attractions.

Cayman Islands National Museum is worth a visit, situated in the Old Courts building, the island's oldest building; it exhibits the country's fascinating cultural and natural history and the resourceful, independent nature of the seafaring society. The town is usually fairly quiet except on the two or three days a week that a cruise ship docks, when it is densely packed with tourists. The town's Seven Mile Beach is a lovely stretch of sand, fronted by a string of resort hotels.

Cayman Islands General Attraction Information:
Beautiful beaches, excellent diving and offshore banking, the Cayman Islands are a group of three islands situated between Cuba and Jamaica, only a 90-minute flight from Miami. Grand Cayman is the largest and most developed of the islands and the location of the capital, George Town. It is hard to believe that among the buildings that line George Town's harbor are 500 banks making up the world's fifth largest offshore financial center. Little Cayman and Cayman Brac are 70 miles (113km) northeast of Grand Cayman and are much smaller and even more relaxed. Visitors don't come here in suits; the little business that goes on revolves around diving and catering for the world's best bone-fishing. Discovered by Columbus in 1503 and explored by Sir Francis Drake in 1586, it was not until 1670 that the islands came under British rule. They remain a British territory, and the Queen's picture is still displayed proudly, but the US exerts the dominant influence over what it considers its backyard. For years the islands were a base for pirates who delighted in the remoteness of Grand Cayman.