We love Pigeon Point Beach. Beautiful spot with sailboats in the water, various shady areas to get out of the sun, and the beach is flanked by 2 restaurants - one fancy and the other relaxed. A nice mix of locals and visitors. Gorgeous setting, but no bathroom facilities.

After our short visit to Nelson's Dockyard, our ship excursion included a one hour visit for a swim in Pigeon Point Beach on a Saturday afternoon. The beach had a mix of locals and other cruise passengers who most likely had bought an excursion to Nelson's Dockyard and the beach like us. It's not a beach used by cruisers due to the distance from the port so the beach area isn't crowded. There is a nice, clean washroom across from the parking lot. This facility has sinks and toilets, but no showers. A lady takes your entrance money to use the facilities. We had a cruise ship voucher so paying for this use was not an issue. There is shade from small trees at the beach, but no loungers/chairs for rent from the small restaurant at the beach near the parking lot. The white sand is soft and extends into the water. It is a clean beach with no sea weed in the water. There is minimal surf as the water gently laps onto the beach. The drop off from shore into the water is gradual - just right for swimmers who like to touch the bottom while paddling around, but also deep enough further on for swimmers who dislike shallower water. There also is a good stretch of sand to walk along as the tide laps gently at the shoreline. The beach is in the vicinity of a harbour so beachgoers can occasionally see ships passing by the shore. We spent about 45 minutes in the water with my hubby and me taking turns being in the water while one of us sat on the towel beside our belongings. It was enough time to feel refreshed and to have good memories of this beach should we buy another excursion to Nelson's Dockyard. Take 2 towels along pp - one to sit on and one to dry off.

Currently in Antigua and have travelled around within our 3 weeks here. This beach is glorious, set in a very natural surroundings with great views of the harbour and hills in the distance. Also a more local friendly beach compared to the tourist artificial feel of the likes of dickenson bay or jolly harbour that we have also visited on our day trips out. The water is calm and the beach is never too busy at all, couple of bar options if needed at both ends of the beach, one cheap and one more expensive. You won't be disappointed if you visit I promise !