Shelly Bay Beach Bermuda

Shelly Bay Beach Bermuda

Shelly Bay Beach is located in Bermuda's Hamilton Parish. The beach has been named after Henry Shelly, one of the crew members of the wrecked ship Sea Venture.

It was in this ship that Sir George Somers and his men landed up in Bermuda in 1609 which led to the first settlement in the island. The ship got wrecked at a reef near St. George's.

There are plenty of trees along the shore that shade Shelly bay beach. The beach has lovely soft white sand.

Shelly Bay Beach is often rated as the number one beach for kids and families in Bermuda because of its extensive stretch of shallow waters. The beach is ideal for novice swimmers and children.

Shelly Bay Beach Bermuda

Once you reach the beach, you will need to walk up a few steps to see the water and the beach. Every time we are here, our son would be wading in the water from the beach for long hours. There is a shallow reef, which is his favorite snorkel site.

You can rent snorkeling equipment here. Shelly bay is also a favorite place for the island's wind surfing community during northern wind conditions.

We often rented lounge chairs and beach towels from the beachside rentals.

The beachside cafe Yardie Kitchen serves nice Caribbean and local cuisine including wraps, burgers, curries, fries etc. The cafe has good changing and bathroom facilities. It was opened in 2007 by Sharon Stevens also known as 'Miss Yardie'. The cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are both sit-in and take out options.

Along the beach there is a mangrove tidal pool. You can find many species of birds here. The nearby Shelly Bay Beach Park has picnic facilities and extensive parking area. The park is about 100 yards walk from the entrance. This free public park has climbing frames, swings and other playing facilities. It's a great playing ground for children. We have noticed that local soccer and cricket teams play matches at this park during weekends.

There is an wooden boardwalk along the western edge of the beach that takes you through a scenic reserve. As you walk over the footbridge or the boardwalk, you can see the rock formations along the coast line and the crystal clear water. You can clearly see through the water and right up to the bottom. After you have walked for a while, turn back and you get a full end to end view of the tree lined Shelly beach a little away.

The long boardwalk finally links up with the section of the Old Railway Trail that passes through Hamilton Parish which is well known as a scenic walking trail. The entry to the railway trail is about half a mile away and near the Railway Museum.

If there is one negative point about the beach, it is its closeness to the street. Depending on where you are on the beach, you are likely to hear the noise of cars passing by.

Don't miss out on Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo which is at a walking distance from Shelly bay beach.

If you love scenic areas, walk across to nearby Flatts Village.

Shelly Bay Market Place is located just east of the beach. This is a branch of the island wide chain of MarketPlace grocery stores. This is the main grocery store on North Shore Road and gives you an opportunity to pickup essentials and food on your way back.

How to reach Shelly bay beach

The beach is located off North shore road at Crawl Hill in Hamilton parish. You can take bus #10 or 11 to reach Shelly Bay. Access to the beach is quite scenic. Check out Bermuda Beach Map to view the location of the beach in Bermuda.

Check out Favorite Bermuda Beaches to know about other great beaches in Bermuda.

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