ABACO

Attractions

Abaco offers- The Abacos with each part being an attraction in itself - Great and Little Abaco, Walker's Cay, Treasure Cay, Marsh Harbour, Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Man-O-War Cay and Elbow Cay. Yachtsmen from all over the world seek this particular haven for their sailing delights - hence the synonym, 'The Sailing Capital of the World'. Visitors enjoy the paradise of the quaint island villages - highlighted by a candy-striped lighthouse and the funfilled yet relaxing atmosphere. Abaco is also the site of Pelican Cay National Park, the national underwater preserve.

Nightlife

Nightclubs provide a main source of entertainment in Abaco - the other being, the entertainment of the stillness of the night.

  • Great Abaco Beach: Marsh Harbour.............................. Tel. 242-367-2158
  • Ambassador Motel:..................................................... Tel. 242-367-2022
  • Roosters Rest Pub & Restaurant: GreenTurtle Cay.........Tel. 242-365-4066
  • Sea Side Inn Restaurant & Bar: Sandy Point................. Tel: 242-366-4120
  • Surf Side Club: Dundas Town:...................................... Tel. 242-367-2762
  • The Ranch: Don Mackey Blvd....................................... Tel. 242-367-2733
  • Oassis Night Club: Dundas Town.
  • Oeisha's Resort: Sandy Point........................................Tel. 242-366-4139

    • Dining

    Ambassador Motel: Marsh Harbour, serves traditional Bahamian dishes as well as American dishes
    ........................................................................................... Tel. 242-367-2022

    Capt. Jacks: Hope Town, has breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
    .................................. .........................................................Tel. 242- 366-0247

    Mother Merle Fishnet: Dundas Town, specializes in native and American dishes. Open daily except Wednesday
    ........................................................................................... Tel. 242-367-2770

    Abaco Inn Restaurant: Elbow Cay, boasts house specialities of grilled fish and lobster
    ................................................................................................. Tel. 366-0133

    Tiki Hut: Marsh Harbour, is open daily
    ................................................................................................. Tel. 367-2575

    Mangoe's Restaurant Boutique: Marsh Harbour
    ................................................................................................. Tel. 367-2366

    The Conch Inn: Marsh Harbour, is known for its excellent cuisine.
    ........................................................................................... Tel. 242-367-2319

    Wally's: Marsh Harborur, offers an array of dining options. Lunch is served Mon. - Sat starting at 11 :30 a m. and Dinner is served 6 to 9 pm
    ................................................................................................. Tel. 367-2074

    Green Turtle Club: Green Turtle Cay, has been featured in Gourmet Magazine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served.
    ........................................................................................... Tel. 242-365-4237

    Bluff House: Restaurant: GreenTurtle Cay
    ........................................................................................... Tel. 242-365-4247

    Angler's Restaurant Great Abaco Beach Hotel & Marina: Marsh Harbour
    ........................................................................................... Tel. 242-367-2158

    Sapodilly's Bar & Grill
    ................................................................................................. Tel. 367-3498

    Getting Around

    TAXICABS are available. The unmetered cabs average $1.50 per mile.

    RENTAL CARS are also avalable;

  • A & A Car Rental.....................................................................367-2148
  • H & L Car Rentals....................................................................367-2840
  • V & R Car Rental.....................................................................367-2001
  • T & B Car Rental......................................................................367-4007
  • Reliable Car Rental .................................................................367-4234

    • Medical Services

  • Blue Ridge Harbour Clinic..........................................................367-2295
  • Marsh Harbour Clinic.................................................................366-4010
  • Government Clinic.....................................................................367-2510
  • Great Abaco Clinic....................................................................367-2320
  • Abaco Medical Clinic................................................................367-4240
  • Government Clinic Cooper's Town .............................................365-0019
  • Moore Island Clinic....................................................................366-6105
  • Sandy Point Clinic....................................................................366-4010

    • Shopping


    Art: Ocean Blue Gallery

    Clothing: Spooner's Department Store, Precious Gems, Tod-Lins, Edd Tide, Bluff House Boutique, Wally's Boutique

    China & Crystal: Abaco Treasures, Pioneer Home Centre

    Jewelry: Little Switzerland, Aunt Madys Boutique, Sand Dollar Shoppe, Native Touches, Island Gallery, Karas Fashions, Mangoes Boutique

    Liquor: Central Liquors, Bethell Robertson & Co., Curry Liquor Store, High Noon Liquor Store, Burns House

    Perfumes: The Loyalist Shop, Shell Hut, The John Bull Shop

    Photography: Snap Shop, Wally's Studio

    Souvenirs/Gifts: Kemp's Souvenirs, Island Gallery, Barefoot Gifts, Walker's Cay Gift Shop, Sunset Souvenirs, Native Touches, Water's Edge Studio, Loyalist Shoppe.

    How To Get Here

    Travel from Nassau, New Providence Island via Bahamasair to Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour; flights are also available from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida.

  • USAir Express...................................................................800-562-7661
  • American Eagle.................................................................800-433-7300
  • Bahamasair.......................................................................800-423-7714
  • Gulfstream International Airlines...........................................305-871-1200
  • Island Express...................................................................305-359-0380
    • Panic Button
  • Police ...........................................................................919 or 367-2560
  • Air/Sea Rescue........................................................................366-0280
    • Properties

    Great Guana Cay

  • Guana Beach Resort .........................................................242-367-3590
    • Green Turtle Cay
  • Bluff House........................................................................242-365-4247
  • Fax:..................................................................................242-365-4248
  • Coco Bay Cottages............................................................242-365-4464
  • Green Turtle Club & Marina.................................................242-365-4271
  • Fax:..................................................................................242-365-4272
  • New Plymouth Inn...............................................................242-365-4161
  • Linton's Beach Cottages.....................................................242-365-4003
  • Sea Star Beach Cottages...................................................242-365-4178
  • Club Soleil Resort..............................................................242-366-0003
    • Hopetown
  • Hope Town Abaco Inn.........................................................242-366-0133
  • Hope Town Hideaways.......................................................242-366-0224
  • Hope Town Villas...............................................................242-366-0030
  • HopeTown Harbour Lodge...................................................242-366-0095
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-366-0286
    • Elbow Cay
  • Sea Spray Resort & Villas..................................................242-366-0065
    • Man-O-War Cay
  • Schooner's Landing Resort.................................................242-365-6072
  • Fax: ................................................................................242-365-6285
    • Marsh Harbour
  • Abaco Towns By -The-Sea...................................................242-367-2227
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-267-3727
  • Ambassador Motel.............................................................242-367-2022
  • Conch Inn Resort & Marina.................................................242-367-4000
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-367-4004
  • Great Abaco Beach Resort.................................................242-367-2158
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-367-2819
  • Lofty Fig Villas...................................................................242-367-2681
  • Pelican BeachVillas...........................................................242-367-3600
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-367-3600
    • Sandy Point
  • Oeisha's Resort .................................................................242-366-4119
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-366-4007
  • Pete & Gay Guest House...................................................242-366-4139
    • Spanish Cay
  • The Inn At Spanish Cay......................................................242-365-0083
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-365-0466
    • Treasure Cay
  • Treasure Cay Beach Hotel & Marina....................................242-365-8578
  • Fax: .................................................................................242-365-8362
  • Treasure Cay Villas & Condominiums...................................201-767-9393
  • Fax: .................................................................................201-767-5510
    • Walker's Cay
  • Walker's Cay Hotel & Marina..............................................954-359-1400
    • Wood Cay
  • Tangelo Hotel.....................................................................242-365-2104