James Bond Beach, Beach in Oracabessa, Jamaica
James Bond Beach lies on the north coast of Jamaica in Saint Mary Parish, roughly 2 miles west of Oracabessa along a crescent-shaped cove. The stretch runs about 200 feet along the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by palm trees and low coastal woodland.
This cove served as a film set for Dr. No in 1962, the first James Bond movie, which later gave the place its name. Ian Fleming used to swim here while inventing the character at his nearby Goldeneye property during the 1950s.
The nearby Goldeneye villa, where Ian Fleming lived and wrote, sits just a short walk away and shapes the character of the area. On weekends, locals come here to play dominoes on the sand and relax to reggae tunes from small speakers.
Access comes from the A3 coast road through a signposted car park with paved entry. Facilities with changing rooms and showers remain open throughout the day, and snorkeling gear can be rented on site.
A small wooden jetty juts into the water from the eastern end and offers a quiet spot to watch schools of fish early in the morning. Some visitors notice initials carved into the rocks at the western end by film crews from the 1960s.
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