Pretty Puerto Seco is the perfect place for an activity-filled day of fun. Families will particularly enjoy the playground and water slide, while history buffs will enjoy nearby Columbus Park, a seaside is a spot that boasts historic colonial ruins.
Enjoy Puerto Seco Beach as part of a half-day or full-day tour from Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Falmouth, or Port Antonio. Many tours pair a trip to the beach with stops at natural wonders like Blue Lagoon and Dunn’s River Falls, or cultural attractions like Trench Town Culture Yard, where Bob Marley once lived. Some also include nightlife spots in Ocho Rios or active adventures such as river-rafting, ziplining, and scuba diving.
Puerto Seco Beach is a fun stop for anyone who enjoys beaches or water sports.
There are changing facilities on site.
You can rent umbrellas and snorkeling gear at the beach, as well as larger equipment like fishing boats, sea bikes, and jet skis.
The beach boasts a number of casual food stands.
Puerto Seco Beach is in the center of Discovery Bay, on the east side of the harbor, about a 30-minute drive west of Ocho Rios.
The beach is open daily all year round. Avoid the crowds by going in the early morning hours or during the week; weekends and holidays are the busiest times.
After visiting the beach, heard north to Columbus Park, a beachfront, open-air archeological museum. Admire historic artifacts, such as cannons and other artillery, and get a feel for what Jamaica was like during the 1800s. Then spend some time exploring the nearby Green Grotto Cave, subterranean caverns that served as a hideout for Spaniards when the English were taking over the island.