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Runaway Bay

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. 9 mi) west of Ocho Rios, and slightly east of Discovery Bay, where Christopher Columbus landed in 1494.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Jamaica.
  • Served by Braco Airfield.

History

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Plantation Smokehouse
Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · plantationsmokehouse.com
Indoor
Evitas Italian Restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · evitasjamaica.com
Indoor
Margaritaville Ocho Rios
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · margaritavillecaribbean.com
Indoor

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Airports

Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) 21 km to the centre
Boscobel, 05, JM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Puerto Seco Airstrip 25 km to the centre
Discovery Bay, 06, JM
Outdoor
Braco Airfield 35 km to the centre
Braco, 07, JM
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Braco Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Runaway Bay. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.