Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay
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Catch some rays while watching the surf at this beautiful pink sand beach.
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  • Filip Innes
    Vieste, Italy39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful!!!
    We stayed 3 days ago, disembarked from the cruise ship. An hour's drive (30 euros per person). 20 euros 2 sunbeds 1 umbrella. Upon arrival we were scared as we saw rough seas and a small, slightly ugly beach, but then we went to the north side and what can I tell you, we were speechless! There were just the 6 of us, the beach all to ourselves! For half a day another 20 people arrived. Truly an uncontaminated beach, spectacular colours!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 22, 2024
  • Oyster62
    Boston, Massachusetts50 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't let the Sargassum stop you
    Visited Half Moon today. Yes there was a lot of sargassum but if you walked down to the far end there is a LOT less and some great beach area to use. There is also ample swimming area that are seaweed free. There are chairs and umbrellas to rent but also shade provided by trees. We had fries and burgers at the bar, quick service, okay food. Water was amazing with light waves.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written July 10, 2024
  • Jim W
    Ascot, United Kingdom62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just amazing
    Best beach I have ever been on, beautiful, white sands, clear water, easily accessible, and almost no-one else there. Quite spectacular. Couple of very friendly guys renting out a pair of sunloungers and an umbrella for USD20 for the day. Fabulous beach bar (my wife asserts the best lobster roll she has ever had, my red snapper was similarly great). Wish I could live there all year round, really....(and in general I am not a beach kind of guy)
    Visited November 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written November 25, 2024
  • spedubec
    Bologna, Italy5,804 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning horses crash on the beach.
    The Crescent Bay is facing east and then onto the open ocean. The sea there is rarely entirely calm. Today it was windy and in the morning raging horses crashed on the beach. Around midday the wind subsided and it became possible to swim in crystal clear water on an uncrowded beach. The bay is just crescent-shaped. It is possible to rent an umbrella and sun loungers to relax in the shade.
    Visited December 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written December 5, 2024
  • Josie C
    Brighton, United Kingdom589 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous beach worth a trip
    Fabulous beach approx 40 minutes from cruise terminal. Sunbeds and umbrellas reasonable priced plus food options and drinks from sunbed man. Beautiful clean beach and clear water
    Visited January 2025
    Travelled with friends
    Written January 12, 2025
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Wendy F
Winnipeg, Canada89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
We booked a taxi for a day and spent 2 hours at Half Moon, it was not enough time! This was a highlight of our trip. The beach/water/surroundings are beautiful. As soon as we got there we body surfed in the waves the entire time. A ton of fun and was safe enough to swim in. We paid $20 for 4 loungers and 2 umbrellas. The one bar/restaurant is also excellent for this secluded beach. 2 in our group walked all the way around to the crashing waves along the rocks and up the cliff. Spectacular view/photo up. There was no seaweed on the beach, it was all cleaned up. Would highly recommend this beach for anyone who loves to play in the waves or just to watch the beauty of the waves.
Written November 24, 2022
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN8,072 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Remotely located on the southeast corner of the island, the beach at Half Moon Bay wasn't empty and is no longer the hidden gem but it is certainly less visited compared to the beaches along the west coast. It does take some effort to get out here, but it is worth it. This is a more rugged, less developed beach compared to Darkwood and others along the west coast of the island. When we visited in January 2023, there was a fair amount of sargassum seaweed on the beach especially at the portion near the parking lot and beach bar. However, we went further down to the left and the beach got nicer and the water calmer. 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella for US$20. The views from the beach are quite picturesque and make sure you walk to the furthest northern end of the beach and climb up a bit to watch up close the waves crashing in against the rocks. Snorkeling wasn't as good as I was expecting. Saw some fish but somewhat limited. I also did not enjoy going in the water here as much as some other beaches as it is a bit rocky and not much wave action. The beach bar was good but if you station yourself at the nicer far end of the beach, it is a bit of a walk.
Written September 24, 2023
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FactChick
Montreal, Canada190 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
This beach is one of my favourite beaches on Antigua. It’s about 20 min from Willkie and about 25 min from English Harbour. So worth the day. The view is gorgeous. Has a Caribbean Sea calmness on one side and crashing Atlantic waves just beyond that area. The crashing waves are draw dropping beautiful against the rocks.
Note to everyone….if you walk on the rocks there is golden clay that the spas use locally. Collect it from the walls. Just spread it on your body, wait until it dries in the sun and enjoy the smoothness of your skin.
Written February 7, 2023
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Heidi M
Malvern, PA43 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Nice beach. Water is not as crystal clear as it is on the west side of the island. Glad we stayed. We rented chairs & umbrella ($20 USD) and walked all the way around to the chairs on the far side where the water is calmer & it’s much quieter atmosphere than right by the parking lot.

Overall a nice day. Glad we saw it & checked it off our list of “must see” beaches/places in Antigua.
Written January 16, 2023
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Maria S
69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
This bay is truly spectacular. We visited twice during our nine day trip to Antigua. The drive from English Harbour where we were staying was only half an hour along quiet, pretty tree lined roads .
There is plenty to keep us busy here. Wonderful snorkelling ( we saw stingrays ), crystal clear water and immaculately clean beaches . It’s kind of divided into two areas . Both swim friendly . There’s a couple of friendly beach restaurants open from coffee o’clock through to late lunch.
You can of course bring your own picnic. There’s plenty of sun beds to hire for around 40EC per day ( that’s two beds and a sunshade)
I’ve read mixed reviews about this beach. Frankly the only thing that could spoil a day here is bad weather.
Written February 3, 2024
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doug8867
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great large beach with good sizes waves on one half, and calm waters on the other and a delicious beach bar in between. We may have the best meal of our trip there and it was under $40 including alcoholic drinks! Highly recommend visiting this for an afternoon.
Written December 17, 2023
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Rachel L
37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Amazing beach, real desert island vibes! Crashing waves with a calmer more sheltered area for snorkeling. Pelicans fishing. Lovely cooling sea breeze. Great value all day beach chairs and umbrellas from friendly guys, they are happy to move you around the bay if you fancy a different view later in the day. Parking and beach bar with facilities
Written November 6, 2023
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Blue b
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
Half moon bay was one of my favourite beaches and had a great beach front bar for food and drink.
The beach although can be windy is huge and not bad for fishing on the south end of the beach near the rocks and small reef. Bit of a trek but glorious. When not too windy, it's hot and the snorkeling on the small reef and fishing there was great and I also saw a turtle. Also its huge so lots of space.
The beach bar, there is 2 but we went to the one on the beach front, can't remember name. Staff were great, food was excellent. Best food we had entire trip, was on a level with the pattys. Avery was a guy that worked the bar ands a great guy even though an Arsenal fan lol. I also met a guy called eddy who is Jazzy B's older brother. (the guy from soul ll soul). Great guy and a tottenham fan, wahey. Avery called the bar the Emirates but hey ho we don't all have taste.
The food! Wow for a beach bar it was great with a cold beer. Simple food cooked to the best it can be is the best way to describe it. I had the beach bum burger, was not expecting probably the best burger I've ever eaten. 2 burgers, bacon, cheese, plantain and fries. It's only a burger, I know! The love the chef/cook put into that burger was evident, it was truly a beautiful burger, I cannot say it enough, simple but executed perfectly. It gets better, my sister had the chicken goujons and the spice wings with fries. They both looked on point and my sister absolutely loved both dishes and tbh just looking at the presentation, looking at portion size and just how well simple food is cooked and presented is fantastic. If I can give any advice, eat there! Half moon bay was a great day out and I even went on a Sunday where Eddie set up a TV for prem football. (normally no TV there). I also caught 2 fish. I Cannot speak highly enough of this area and was one of my favourite places along with Morris Beach (another review I'll put up. Thanks Avery, Eddy, the bar the beach and the kitchen and serving staff. Fantastic! You won't see me be this giving much on trip advisor. So make sure you check the weather and get down there!!!

Written January 30, 2023
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JulesbSouthLondon
Coulsdon, UK282 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
The beach was full of (sargassum) seaweed when we visited and smelt. There was a nice beach cafe and so we stopped briefly for a drink. Even without the seaweed the sea was a bit rough and so I wouldn't recommend it with children.
Written July 13, 2023
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Sue O
New Jersey51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
One of the most beautiful beaches we've ever been to. Pristine sand and gorgeous turquoise water. There's a beach bar with delicious food (just not it takes a while so plan accordingly). You can rent loungers and a beach umbrella (2 loungers + umbrella for $20 for the entire day). We went three times during our weeklong stay. There was also a ton of butterflies which were so pretty to look at.
Written December 11, 2022
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