Dead End Beach, Public beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Dead End Beach is a public beach in Montego Bay featuring cream-colored sand along Jimmy Cliff Avenue. The shoreline includes visible remains of an old dock structure from the waterfront's past.
The beach takes its name from its location at the end of a dead-end street, reflecting simple naming practices common in Jamaican coastal areas. This direct approach to naming developed as the place grew over time.
Local vendors sell traditional Jamaican snacks and meals, while residents regularly gather to play beach volleyball and football throughout the day. These activities create a social rhythm that gives the place its character.
Paid parking is available at the end of Jimmy Cliff Avenue, managed by local authorities. Benches are scattered along the beach for resting and watching the water.
The beach offers direct views of aircraft approaching nearby Sangster International Airport, making it popular for aviation photography. Planes passing overhead provide regular opportunities to photograph arrivals and departures.
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