Reggae Beach, Beach destination in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica.

Reggae Beach is a 250-acre property midway between Ocho Rios and Oracabessa in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. The beach is a stretch of sand protected by cliffs at each end. Three bars on the beach serve food and drinks, including fish and lobster, and kayaks are available for rent.

Reggae Beach is a 250-acre property owned by Jamaican-Canadian businessman Michael Lee-Chin. In 2008 it hosted the Caribbean Urban Music Awards, voted on by over 1.5 million fans; Beenie Man, Sly and Robbie, and Spragga Benz attended. In August 2010 Lonely Planet readers named it the Greatest Cultural Tourism Experience, ahead of ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre and salsa in Havana.

Reggae Beach is known for its Friday after-work gatherings with bonfires, DJs and live music. In 2008 the Caribbean Urban Music Awards were presented here, voted on by over 1.5 million Caribbean music fans worldwide, with Beenie Man, Sly and Robbie and Spragga Benz attending. In August 2010 Lonely Planet readers voted it the Greatest Cultural Tourism Experience, ahead of salsa dancing in Havana and blues in Chicago.

The beach is easy to visit during daylight hours, with rental equipment readily available on site for water activities. Bring sun protection and plan to arrive early if you want to secure a good spot near the water's edge.

In 2010, readers of Lonely Planet guidebook and magazine voted Reggae Beach the Greatest Cultural Tourism Experience, placing it ahead of ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre, salsa dancing in Havana, opera in Italy and blues in Chicago. The result was announced in August 2010.