Runaway Bay
Jamaica · St. Ann Parish
Runaway Bay is a town in Saint Ann Parish on the northern coast of Jamaica and is considered one of the most naturally beautiful places on the island. It is a notable tourist destination located 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Ocho Rios, and slightly east of Discovery Bay, where Christopher Columbus landed in 1494. Ocean View Beach is a private beach situated at Runaway Bay. It consists of a series of hotel resort complexes and beaches.
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Things to do in Runaway Bay
- Blue Hole and Bamboo Rafting Ocho Rios · 4 h · from $95 · 4.9/5 (214 reviews)
- Party Catamaran Sunset Ricks Cafe Negril Open Bar and DJ · 8 h · from $87 · 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Jungle River Tubing and Beach Adventure with Transportation · 3 h · from $89 · 4.8/5 (405 reviews)
- Bamboo Rafting and horseback · 4 h 30 min · from $150 · 4.7/5 (633 reviews)
- Jet Ski and Margaritaville day vibes. · 2 h · from $35 · 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios · 2 h · from $60 · 4.8/5 (94 reviews)
All experiences in Runaway Bay
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- St. Ann Parish
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 18.46° N, 77.33° W
Near Runaway Bay
- Ocho Rios · 24 km away
- Trelawny · 32 km away
- Falmouth · 35 km away
- Boscobel · 38 km away
- Montego Bay · 63 km away
- Black River · 73 km away
More of Jamaica
Birthplace of reggae, jerk cooking, and a culture that punches far above the island's size.
Explore Jamaica · Kingston · Montego Bay · Ocho Rios · Port Antonio · Negril
Where to stay
Osmax Oasis, 2 BD and 2 BA, Gated, near Puerto Seco Beach
10/10 · 8 reviews
Vena Villas, Ocho Rios, Beach Property
10/10 · 6 reviews
Royale Escape
10/10 · 5 reviews
ClockTower Apartments
10/10 · 2 reviews
Layla's B&B
10/10 · 2 reviews
CrearyStays
10/10 · 2 reviews
Sleeps 4 with Free Parking 15-min to Beach
10/10 · 2 reviews
Runaway Bay Gem Villa
10/10 · 1 reviews
Tamarind Tree Resort
10/10 · 1 reviews
Gorgeous Hideout
10/10 · 1 reviews