Runaway Beach, Caribbean beach in Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Runaway Beach is a sandy shore on Antigua's northwestern coast with golden sand and turquoise waters that meet neighboring Dickenson Bay. The waterfront curves gently and features a natural shoreline with rock formations visible from different points along its length.
During colonial times, this beach served as a landing point for sailors and traders moving through the Caribbean. The location held importance in regional navigation routes of that era.
This stretch of sand serves as a gathering place where locals spend weekends and holidays enjoying music and food from the region. The beach reflects how residents naturally use the waterfront as part of their everyday life.
This beach sits about 2 miles (3 kilometers) north of downtown Saint John's and can be reached quickly from the international airport. Getting there involves a straightforward drive along main roads from the city center.
The shoreline has shifted over time due to natural erosion and storm activity, creating distinct coastal features that vary along its length. The northern section near Corbinson's Point shows rock formations shaped by these natural forces.
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