This picture gives a glimpse of the northeast end of Cayman Brac from a hiking trail near Peter’s Cave. The rugged terrain of the bluff provides the island with endless caverns and caves hidden away deep in the cool limestone rock. Early islanders used these caves as shelters for their families and valuables during powerful storms and hurricanes.

Today most of the caves on the island have trails and steps or ladders leading into them and can be easily accessed. A day spent exploring the caves of Cayman Brac and picnicking along the way is one of the best family activities on the island. We’d be happy to provide a tour guide or send you on your way with nothing, but sunscreen and a water bottle—it’s all up to you.

While Carib Sands has its own private pool, beach, and dock for you to use during your stay you never know when you might want to go exploring. A quick bike ride away, the public beach is a great change of pace and scenery as well a glimpse into life on the island.

Yes, this is truly the Cayman Brac Public Beach. Need some alone time? Grab a book and officially relax under a giant grape tree or bring your mask, fins, and snorkel to explore the shallow reefs right off the shore. Time flies at the beach, but that’s alright. There’s a local saying that if you ask a Bracker when something will be finished, “soon come” is a respectable answer. This is affectionately known as “island time”.

Sometimes in the evenings the locals will venture down here after work to relax in the cool salt water as the hot island sun begins to dip bellow the distant blue horizon. On holidays the islanders will bring their families and congregate under the coconut trees to grill jerk chicken and eat sweet fried plantains. There’s plenty of swimming and catching up, but food comes first around here.

Whether you love being in the fighting chair, on the towel covered bow with magazine in hand, at the helm guiding the way, or would rather strap on your BC and flip over the side into the depths, it’s all possible just off the shore of Cayman Brac.

While there are protected areas sprinkled about the island, there’s plenty of deep sea and shore fishing to be had around the Brac. The diving and snorkeling is simply world-renowned and something you won’t want to miss. Hop on a dive boat and spend the day at sea or charter your own boat and fish until you catch your dinner—or just one you don’t have to lie about.

Cayman Brac is known for its rugged natural terrain. While parts of the island boast postcard-like white sandy beaches flanked by coconut trees, most of the shoreline consists of weathered rocks and ancient coral. While these are not the best areas for sunbathing, the history and natural beauty is impressive to say the least. On parts of the island like the north side shoreline pictured above conch shells are everywhere. Brackers use conch and their beautiful shells for everything from decorating to cooking. Don’t leave without trying some fresh local conch chowder.