Radio Beach
Alice Town, Bimini, Bahamas
Bimini's most vibrant and welcoming beach — calm, clear water, outstanding snorkelling, and the energetic spirit of Bimini island life.
Alice Town, Bimini, Bahamas
Bimini's most vibrant and welcoming beach — calm, clear water, outstanding snorkelling, and the energetic spirit of Bimini island life.
Location
Alice Town, North Bimini
Best For
Families & Snorkeling
Water Temp
24–29°C (75–84°F)
Crowds
Moderate — popular weekend destination from Miami
Parking
Walking from Alice Town / golf cart
Facilities
Beach bars, restrooms, lounge chairs nearby
Radio Beach is Bimini's most accessible and beloved strip of sand — an easy walk north from Alice Town, the island's small main settlement, and the beach where most of Bimini's social beach life unfolds. Named for a historic radio station that once broadcast from this stretch of North Bimini, the beach has evolved into the island's family and snorkelling hub, drawing weekenders from Miami who cross the Gulf Stream in fast ferries or small aircraft to spend a day in the Bahamas just 80 kilometres from Florida.
The water here is textbook Bahamas: aquamarine, warm, and breathtakingly clear. The shallow protected side of North Bimini offers calm swimming conditions for children, and the snorkelling is excellent along the rocky reef sections to the north — parrotfish, snappers, angelfish, and occasional nurse sharks resting on the sandy bottom. The Bimini Road (an unusual underwater rock formation some believe is evidence of Atlantis) is a short boat ride away, adding a mystique to the island that draws divers from around the world.
In the afternoon, Radio Beach fills with the relaxed island energy that makes Bimini such a special destination: local and visiting boaters anchor just offshore, the beach bars come alive, and the entire island seems to gather on this strip of sand to watch the sun sink towards the Florida mainland. It's a perfectly Bahamian evening experience.
Fly from Fort Lauderdale or Miami to Bimini on Bimini Air or a charter (20 min). Take the Balearia Caribbean high-speed ferry from Miami — 2 hours. From Alice Town, Radio Beach is a 5-minute walk north. Golf carts are available for rent.
October to June. Summer brings intense heat (May–September) and more activity from Floridian boaters. Winter is excellent for visibility (often 30m+) and cooler comfortable temperatures. Weekends are busiest — arrive midweek for more space.
Book the ferry or flight well in advance for weekends. The Bimini Big Game Club and Resorts World Bimini are nearby for accommodation. Ask locally about guided snorkel trips to the Bimini Road. The Gulf Stream temperature adds extra warmth — even in winter the water is pleasant.