An Insider's Guide to Montego Bay
Sightseeing
I highly recommend a day trip to Negril from Montego Bay. Negril's seven mile, white, powdery sand beach is one of the best in Jamaica! I recommend getting to Negril early (around 10 a.m.) and enjoying the beach at Boardwalk Village. I would end the day with a catamaran sunset cruise to the world famous Rick's Cafe with AristoKat Tours.
52 locals recommend
Negril Seven Mile Beach
I highly recommend a day trip to Negril from Montego Bay. Negril's seven mile, white, powdery sand beach is one of the best in Jamaica! I recommend getting to Negril early (around 10 a.m.) and enjoying the beach at Boardwalk Village. I would end the day with a catamaran sunset cruise to the world famous Rick's Cafe with AristoKat Tours.
Caribbean’s top 10 most rustic bars. This bar is in the middle of the ocean...literally. It is about 2 hours drive from the villa and is the perfect way to spend a day in St. Elizabeth on Jamaica’s lesser visited South Coast.
103 locals recommend
Floyd's Pelican Bar
Caribbean’s top 10 most rustic bars. This bar is in the middle of the ocean...literally. It is about 2 hours drive from the villa and is the perfect way to spend a day in St. Elizabeth on Jamaica’s lesser visited South Coast.
Night spots
A MUST on a Friday night. This is the place that all of Montego Bay goes on a Friday night for an open-air club scene. The best music and the best drinks in all of Montego Bay.
250 locals recommend
Pier One
A MUST on a Friday night. This is the place that all of Montego Bay goes on a Friday night for an open-air club scene. The best music and the best drinks in all of Montego Bay.
Newer beach restaurant and bar that's popular with tourists and locals. Open on weekends- great place to get artisan cocktails, watch the sunset and interact with the locals. It is run by local expat brothers who are friendly and happy to provide local recommendations.
11 locals recommend
Pineapple Beach
Doctor Aston King HighwayNewer beach restaurant and bar that's popular with tourists and locals. Open on weekends- great place to get artisan cocktails, watch the sunset and interact with the locals. It is run by local expat brothers who are friendly and happy to provide local recommendations.
Attractions
Places of interest including natural and man made places to see
Great place for families with young children especially who are not old enough to enjoy other attractions
39 locals recommend
Kool Runnings Waterpark
A1Great place for families with young children especially who are not old enough to enjoy other attractions
Food scene
The best jerked pork in Montego Bay! This gem is located right on Montego Bay's hip strip - just walking distance from other hot spots such as Doctor's Cave Beach and Margaritaville. You MUST also try their special "green jerked sauce" that they make in-house using delicious herbs and spices.
62 locals recommend
The Pork Pit
27 Gloucester AveThe best jerked pork in Montego Bay! This gem is located right on Montego Bay's hip strip - just walking distance from other hot spots such as Doctor's Cave Beach and Margaritaville. You MUST also try their special "green jerked sauce" that they make in-house using delicious herbs and spices.
While it may seem strange to try Indian or Thai food in Jamaica, this place is a must visit if you want to try something a little different or eat where the locals eat. They serve both Indian and Thai food dishes. My favorites are the Chili Mushrooms from the Thai menu and Mystic Naan with cheese and raisins from the Indian menu.
45 locals recommend
Mystic Thai
While it may seem strange to try Indian or Thai food in Jamaica, this place is a must visit if you want to try something a little different or eat where the locals eat. They serve both Indian and Thai food dishes. My favorites are the Chili Mushrooms from the Thai menu and Mystic Naan with cheese and raisins from the Indian menu.
Neighborhoods
This is the heartbeat of Montego Bay for visitors! It is the home to world-famous Doctor's Cave Beach as well as popular night and day spot Margaritaville.
I would recommend planning a day at the beach. Then strolling along this strip for local souvenir shopping. After you have worked up an appetite, you should head over to the Pork Pit for delicious and authentic Jerk Dishes. Also try the Peppered Shrimp!
86 locals recommend
Hip Strip
This is the heartbeat of Montego Bay for visitors! It is the home to world-famous Doctor's Cave Beach as well as popular night and day spot Margaritaville.
I would recommend planning a day at the beach. Then strolling along this strip for local souvenir shopping. After you have worked up an appetite, you should head over to the Pork Pit for delicious and authentic Jerk Dishes. Also try the Peppered Shrimp!
Essentials
This is the equivalent to the Bodega, Walgreens, Target in your neighborhood. Don't let the pharmacy title mislead you, Fontana is one-stop shop for medicines, souvenirs, local & international snacks, home goods, stationary, party decorations, pool floats - you name it, Fontana has it!
34 locals recommend
Fontana Pharmacy
Alice Eldemire DriveThis is the equivalent to the Bodega, Walgreens, Target in your neighborhood. Don't let the pharmacy title mislead you, Fontana is one-stop shop for medicines, souvenirs, local & international snacks, home goods, stationary, party decorations, pool floats - you name it, Fontana has it!
The Jamaican version of Walmart. It is a department and grocery store. Great place to stock up on groceries and liquor when you first arrive.
8 locals recommend
MegaMart
The Jamaican version of Walmart. It is a department and grocery store. Great place to stock up on groceries and liquor when you first arrive.
Hospital and Urgent Care
Urgent care center open 24-hours where you can always find a doctor on call and you will be seen fairly quickly.
Sekhmet Medical Center
Bogue RoadUrgent care center open 24-hours where you can always find a doctor on call and you will be seen fairly quickly.