Top 5 Things To Do On Harbour Island

Welcome to Habour Island, your home away from home, an island paradise that Instagrammers dream of visiting and boat owners visit often. A place where stress is only a 5-letter word. In the Bahamas, rest and relaxation are on the agenda every day, and if you’re looking for things to do on Harbour Island, then allow the Valentines Resort concierges to provide a little insight.

What kinds of Harbour Island restaurants, resorts, and activities can you look forward to during your stay on our little slice of paradise? We asked our staff to answer some of these questions so that visitors like you can get the most out of your stay!

1. Nothing Beats a Beachfront Condo

You’ve traveled all the way to Harbour Island, you deserve a beachfront condo with all the fixings–because the best things to do on Harbour Island include relaxing, spa days, and beach views.

Beachfront condos offer privacy, luxury, and above all else, a sense of home. The best way to experience Harbour Island is to wake up every morning to the sound of soft waves and the feel of a cool ocean breeze. If you start every day of your vacation with a view like this, you’ll be sure to feel the relaxation you need in every step you take on the warm sands of the island.

Enjoy the amenities on Harbor Island that have been curated by the best travel and leisure pros this side of the Mariana Trench; the kinds of amenities that only a fantastic Harbour Island resort can provide.

• Private access to Pink Sand Beach
• Poolside access to a sun terrace, Balinese-style loungers, umbrellas, and towels
• Complete spa amenities including massage, skin treatment, manicures, and more
• Boutique shopping and nightlife

We know, this sounds like too much relaxation in one place, how are you going to handle it all? Let the resort staff take care of everything. You just focus on you.

So, one of the best things to do on Harbour Island is find a great beachfront resort. Take in the view, soak up the sun, and perhaps enjoy a refreshing beverage just because you can. A beachfront condo sets the tone for the rest of your stay.

2. Sample the Tastes of Paradise

Eat your heart out! Dining is a fantastic thing to do on Harbour Island that everyone can enjoy.

Harbour Island restaurants service the freshest seafood all cooked by Bahamian chefs using locally sourced ingredients. Experience more than just a meal, experience a taste of the Bahamas and make dinner one of the best things to do on Harbour Island.

So, what’s on the menu?

• Conch: Harbour Island restaurants offer fresh, tasty conch. If you haven’t tried conch yet, you are in for a real treat. You can get a conch salad, conch ceviche, or conch fritters. All different styles for all types of taste buds.
• Bahamian Crawfish: Also known as “miniature Caribbean lobster,” it packs all the textures and flavors of traditional lobster in a smaller bite. If you like lobster, order 2 plates.
• Lionfish: This is a Caribbean favorite, more so in recent years because there are just so many of them in the area. Soft, white, buttery, and oh so delicious.
• Hot Patties: These are a take on meat-filled pies that are a favorite snack on Harbour Island. Perfect for a quick appetizer.
• Johnny Cakes: Don’t worry, we didn’t forget dessert. Try a square of golden Johnny Cake and add some butter or jam to it if you want that extra little bit of flavor. Although mostly consumed as snacks, Johnny Cakes are a great Bahamian desert as well.

Along with these dishes, you will find a range of your favorite restaurant staples wherever you go.

3. Reel In the Good Times With Some Fishing

If you are looking for things to do on Harbour Island that don’t include relaxing at the spa or on the beach, then look no further than the water all around you.

To say there are great fishing spots on Harbour Island is an understatement. The waters here are perfect for casual fishing and even competition fishing.

Here are the best fishing spots around the Island according to the Valentines Resorts concierges:

• Dutch Bar (12 miles north)
• Wide Opening (5 miles north)
• Shallow Ground (6 miles northeast)
• The Pinnacle (5 miles east)
• James Point (18 miles southeast)

Now, if you don’t have your boat at a convenient Harbour Island marina, or if you would prefer to charter a fishing trip, there are a few great charters that can take you to these perfect fishing spots. Here are just a few:

• Dave & TJ’s Fishing Charters
• Spanish Wells Fishing Charters
• Paulie’s Fishing Charters and Adventures
• Captain Kid and Son Charters

Speak to your resort concierge for more details and ask about things to do on Harbour Island with your boat.

4. Shop Local, Shop Often

A trip to Harbour Island is best remembered when you bring home traditional Bahamian culture. You can find some of the best boutique stores on the island that offer a true taste of the lifestyle. Shopping is one of the most relaxing things to do on Harbour Island.

Check out some of our concierge-recommended places to shop while you stay on the island.

• Princess Street Gallery: A picture is worth a thousand words, but a painting tells a story. Explore pieces from some of the best local artists and take a snapshot of your time in Harbour Island home with you.
• A and A Hidden Treasures: This family-owned and operated store is filled with beautiful, handmade bags and gifts that make perfect souvenirs for every shopper.
• Shine: If you’re looking for fantastic jewelry, then Shine has to be on your agenda. The store features some of the best handmade clothes, jewelry, and accessories all based on the Bahamian style.
• The Sugar Mill Trading Co: Sugar Mill is another fantastic spot for jewelry lovers that have luxury taste. The store is filled with some of the best high-end accessories on Harbor Island.

You can find all sorts of great shopping on Harbour Island so don’t limit yourself. Explore, explore, explore. And when in doubt, remember that shopping is one of the easiest and most relaxing things to do on Harbour Island.

5. Golf Cart Exploration

Sightseeing is one of the best things to do on Harbour Island. While sightseeing is always fun, sightseeing on your own personal golf cart is so much better. Make your way around Harbour Island in style by renting a golf cart by the hour, day, or weekend at one of these fine establishments.

• Conch & Coconut Harbour Island Bahamas Golf Cart Rentals
• Major’s Golf Cart Rentals & Taxi Service
• Ross Golf Cart Rentals
• Kiplin Rentals

Once you have secured your chariot, the next step is to visit some of these fantastic locations around the island. Be sure to charge your phone so you can snap as many pictures as possible, because what’s a vacation without a few likes on Instagram?

• Pink Sands Beach : If you’ve made it to Harbour Island, you have to check out the Pink Sands Beach. Its iconic beaches are legendary and, just as the name suggests, the sands are pink. It’s scenic, it’s peaceful, and it’s the best place to go on the island.
• Dunmore Town : What’s a sightseeing trip without a quick visit to the historic downtown of Harbour Island. We say downtown but this stretch of historic land is nothing like a metropolis. It’s downtown with a Caribbean vibe.
• Princess Street Gallery : We mentioned this Harbour Island attraction in the shopping section but it’s not cheating to mention it again. This store is more than just a place to shop for local art, it’s a destination to experience the Caribbean lifestyle.

We hope that our insights have given you some more ideas! Please enjoy your stay on our island and we hope that you create lasting memories on this little patch of Earth. No matter what you choose to do on Harbour Island, make it magical.