What to notice and do

The shallow, gently sloping entry makes this a forgiving beach for swimming, wading and floating, and a good spot for families with children who want soft sand underfoot instead of rock or coral. Along the tide line, beachcombing for shells is a favorite low-stakes pastime, and the open, photogenic water makes it a natural place to photograph the classic Bahamian blues.↗↗↗

When you want more than the beach, you are well placed within Treasure Cay. The marina nearby is a base for boating, sportfishing and island-hopping across the Sea of Abaco, and a short ferry ride reaches Green Turtle Cay and the pastel colonial streets of New Plymouth. The wider resort community also offers an 18-hole golf course and casual beachfront and marina dining.↗↗↗

Getting to the sand

Buckingham Beach is reached through the Treasure Cay community on Great Abaco. Most visitors arrive by air, either flying into Treasure Cay Airport just to the area or Marsh Harbour International Airport to the south and continuing by road; in and around the settlement, cars are often joined by golf carts, the local way of getting about. Access along this shore includes public stretches with roadside parking near the path to the sand.↗↗↗

When to go and what to bring

The dry season, roughly December through May, brings the sunniest, most settled conditions, though late spring and early autumn shoulder periods offer warm water with fewer people. The trade wind can pick up, which shades into ideal conditions for wading and, on the broader beach, for wind-driven water sports. Hurricane season runs June through November, so build in flexibility in the summer months.↗↗

Plan for a self-sufficient beach day on the public shoreline: there is little to no shade, and on bare public stretches you should bring water, snacks, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a pop-up canopy or umbrella. There are no lifeguards, so keep an eye on children in the shallows. For meals and supplies, head back into the Treasure Cay settlement, where restaurants, a grocery store and a bakery are within easy reach.↗↗