>Overview of Turtle Bay Beach
Turtle Bay Beach stands out in Watamu not just for its natural beauty, but also for the comfort of having top-tier resorts right at its doorstep. It houses the family-friendly Turtle Bay Resort, the luxurious Hemmingway’s Watamu, the ever-popular Ocean Sports Resort, where you can enjoy food and drinks right on the beach, and the refined Medina Palms. Its long sandy/corals stretch is a snorkeler’s delight, offering sights of rays, dolphins, moray eels, and a plethora of colorfull fish. However, during winter, the beach often sees a lining of seaweed.
What to Do at Turtle Bay Beach
- Snorkeling: Explore the underwater world with sightings of rays, turtles, moray eels, and colorful fish.
- Resort Amenities: Enjoy the facilities of nearby resorts, including Turtle Bay Resort, Hemmingway’s Watamu, Ocean Sports Resort, and Medina Palms.
- Beach Activities: Participate in fishing tours, Dolphins tour, whale watching, and diving trips that start from Turtle Bay Beach or Ocean Sport
Tips to enjoy Turtle Bay Beach
- Seasonal Seaweed: Be aware that the beach often sees a lining of seaweed during the winter months.
- Alternative Relaxation Spot: For uninterrupted relaxation and sunbathing, consider visiting Garoda Beach, just a 15-minute scenic walk away during low tide.
- Resort Access: Make use of the amenities and dining options available at the nearby resorts for a comfortable beach experience.
- Local Beach Shops: Browse local beach shops with artisan crafts, paintings, and homemade jewelry.
Additional Information & FAQs
- What’s around: Top-tier resorts like Turtle Bay Resort, Hemmingway’s Watamu, Ocean Sports Resort, and Medina Palms.
- Dining Options: Various dining options available at nearby resorts
- Beach Type: Sandy and coral stretch, ideal for snorkeling but may have seaweed during “winter“
- Facilities: Access to resort amenities, including sunbeds, restaurants, and water sports.
- Special Features: Popular starting point for fishing tours, whale watching, and diving trips or enjoy lunch, dinners at the popular Ocean Sport
- Are there any entrance fees? No, the beach is free to enter, but resort amenities may require reservations or fees.
- What activities can I do at the beach? Snorkeling, fishing tours, whale watching, diving trips, and enjoying resort facilities.
- Are pets allowed? Check with the nearby resorts for their pet policies.
- Is there shade or sunbeds available? Yes, available through the resorts.
- Is there parking available? Yes, parking is available at the nearby resorts.
- Is the beach suitable for families with children? Yes
How to Get There
Location: Public access few hundred metres after Turtle Bay Resort, Watamu.
Transport: Easily accessible by Tuk Tuk, motorbike, or walking from central Watamu.
Booking: No booking required, but accessing resort amenities may require reservations or fees.
