Ocean View Beach, Beach in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
Ocean View Beach extends along the Caribbean coastline with broad sandy shores and almond trees dotting the waterfront. Access is managed through Cardiff Hall Owners Association, with clean facilities, two snack bars, and free beach loungers available throughout the area.
Ocean View Beach lies in Runaway Bay, St Ann, on the North Coast Highway just east of Breezes Hotel. Access is controlled by the Cardiff Hall Owners' Association, which manages the private beach and its facilities for a fee.
Two small bars and snack shops serve the beach, and loungers are free of charge. Hagglers' stalls sit just beyond the eastern boundary of the beach, while a few hawkers gather at the western end along the boundary with Breezes Resort. Access is controlled by the Cardiff Hall Owners' Association.
Buoys mark designated swimming areas for safety. Visitors should come prepared for warm and sunny conditions typical of Caribbean beaches, with shaded spots available near the trees.
Hagglers' stalls sit just beyond the eastern boundary of the beach, so hawkers stay out of the way unless visitors approach them; a few also gather at the western end, along the boundary with Breezes Resort.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,440 contributors worldwide.