No resorts, no crowds. Fishing villages, warm water, and hosts who'll remember your name.
Treasure Beach is a fishing and farming community on Jamaica's south coast in the parish of St Elizabeth, made up of a string of communities from Great Bay to Ft. Charles. Discover the real Jamaica right here in Treasure Beach, the home of community tourism. If you’re looking for a destination that will leave you yearning to return again and again, you’ll find it in the laid-back, boho-chic vibe that Treasure Beach is known for.
The Container Shop is aptly named as the grocery store is constructed from shipping containers. Situated in the center of Calabash Bay, you'll find a decent selection of snack items, frozen goods, and drinks. Parking for the Container Shop is on the edge of the road and beware, it's a steep climb from the road up to the shop. Most times behind the counter you will find Juni or Ms Clark and they can exchange funds at the going rate if desired.
Known as having the best Coconut and Cinnamon Rolls along with other Pastries and Pizza, A and T Pastry and Pizza is located in the community of Frenchman’s…
Nyugen Auto Sales and Car Rental is your trusted destination for convenient, reliable, and affordable transportation in Treasure Beach and beyond.
Have a business in Treasure Beach? A listing is free for most local businesses, and each one gets its own page, made to be found on Google and AI search. Places to stay, tour operators, tours and transport list on a paid package, and advertising can put any business in front of more visitors.
Get listed and advertise with usThe Treasure Beach Rum Bar Crawl starts at the Jack Sprat parking lot, takes in six bars across Old Wharf, Calabash Bay and Frenchman’s Bay, and finishes back at Jack Sprat. Here is the route.
A smashing success at the first Food, Rum & Reggae Festival in 2023, the Treasure Beach Rum Bar Crawl is on again: Saturday, November 7, 6 bars, 6 rum drinks, from the Jack Sprat parking lot.
Beyond Sunset in Calabash Bay serves a Mexican menu this Sunday, November 1, from 3 pm. It's one of many themed food nights around Treasure Beach, from Taco Tuesdays to Stew Peas Thursdays.
What's happening this week: the community event calendar, published every week as a printable PDF.
This is one of the biggest weekends Treasure Beach will see, with the 3rd Food, Rum and Reggae Festival taking centre stage from November 6 to 8 and headliners Lila Iké and Protoje on Saturday at BREDS Sports Park. Also on Saturday, the Treasure Beach Rum Bar Crawl sets out from the Jack Sprat parking lot: 6 bars, 6 rum drinks and 3 hours, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., at US$60 per person, on a route you can follow on our map. On Sunday, Ki’s on di Beach serves an Indian-influenced themed menu as it introduces Tandoori Tide Sundays.
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Treasure Beach is more than a destination—it's a way of life. Far removed from the hustle and bustle, this community embraces sustainable tourism, local culture, and a deep connection to nature. Engage with warm, friendly locals, explore pristine beaches, and support eco-friendly initiatives and local businesses while you relax. Stay with us and experience a slower pace, where the sun, sea, and stars offer the perfect backdrop to your vacation.
