What's Nearby Cocos

What's Near Cocos

Nearby Beaches

Often, travelers opt to vacation in the Caribbean because of the great beaches the region is especially known for, so landing a hotel close to the beach may be one of the most important considerations. Opportunely, the Cocos is positioned on the beach, so you don't have to go far to see what makes Antigua so popular. This vacation destination is hidden away from the more populated parts of Antigua, which means hotel patrons will generally be alone on the beach, allowing them to experience a true escape from the pressures of modern civilization.

The beaches will have different features that may very well influence how well you like it. The following beaches that are close-by offer vacationers a little something different. Click on the name of a beach on the following table to be directed to a page that discusses that beach in detail:

Beaches Within 25 Miles of Cocos
BeachDistanceDirection
Johnson's Point 2.1 mi. SE
Five Islands Peninsula 4.4 mi. NW
Carlisle Bay 4.8 mi. N.A.
Runaway Beach 6.6 mi. N
Dickenson Bay 7.6 mi. N
Half Moon Bay 13.7 mi. NE

Considering that Johnson's Point is 2.1 miles from Cocos, you won't have to journey too far to get to the gorgeous sands of a nearby beach. Travelers seeking a quiet refuge on a gorgeous Caribbean beach will love Johnson's Point. This peaceful beach affords visitors the utmost in seclusion and privacy.

Discover more about this beach on this page:Johnson's Point.

Nearby Cities

Visitors seeking to learn a bit more about what's in the surrounding area may want to know how far the closest town or city is from their hotel.

Cocos lies in the Jolly Harbour area, making it simple to explore the town.

The table below lists the towns that are closest to the Cocos:

Towns Near the Cocos
CityDistanceDirectionPopulation
Jolly Harbour 0.3 mi. S N.A.
Bolands 0.9 mi. SW 2600
Johnson's Point 1.8 mi. NW N.A.
Old Road 4.3 mi. NW 1600
St. Johns 5.4 mi. S 23600
Sweets 5.8 mi. SW N.A.
All Saints 6.4 mi. SW 2700
Cedar Grove 8.9 mi. S 1200
Parham 9.0 mi. SW 1400
English Harbour 9.2 mi. W 2900
Free Town 12.6 mi. SW 1300
Willikies 12.8 mi. SW 1700

Nearby Attractions

It doesn't matter what kind of vacation you're seeking, you can find plenty to see and do near Cocos. You can enjoy plenty of attractions around the Cocos; the nearest ones are shown in the following chart:

Nearby Attractions
AttractionTypeDistanceDirection
Cades Reef Natural Attraction 2.6 SE
Megaliths of Greencastle Hill Natural Attraction 3.7 NE
Andes Historical Site 4.9 NW
Museum Museum 5.5 NE
St. Johns Cathedral Historical Site 5.7 NE
Moravian Church Church 5.8 N
Fort George Historical Site 7.3 E
Nelson's Dockyard Zoo/Wildlife Sanctuary 9.0 E
Shirley Heights Lookout Historical Site 10.0 E
Betty's Hope Historical Site 10.3 NE

Nearby Hotels

Those who would rather stay in a certain region, but aren't sure if this is the right hotel for them, might find that a list of nearby hotels can be helpful. You may also find that having an idea of which hotel are close to this one can be very helpful in finding the right hotel for your vacation. To get more information on hotels near the Cocos, browse the hotel listings in the table below.

Hotels Near the Cocos
HotelDistanceDirection
Jolly Harbour Beach Resort, Marina and Golf Club 0.3 mi. NW
Cocobay Resort 0.4 mi. SW
Rex Resorts Blue Heron 1.9 mi. SE
Hawksbill Beach Resort 4.0 mi. NW
Royal Antiguan 4.8 mi. NW
Antigua Village 7.7 mi. N
Sandals Antigua Caribbean Village & Spa 7.8 mi. N
Rex Resorts Halcyon Cove 8.0 mi. N
Alagana House 8.1 mi. E
Admiral's Inn 8.7 mi. E

This region of Antigua offers a wide selection of hotels, so locating the right place to stay during your trip should be no problem. But, this hotel may not have all of the seclusion that some travelers want.

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