West Bay Beach.

West Bay is known for its sunsets, its beautiful beach, and sandy beach activities. West Bay slows down rather quickly after the sun sets as many tourists travel via Water Taxi to West End for a night out. The the weather is nice few places are better than West Bay. 

Activities.

With West Bay being one of Roatan's most popular neighborhoods there are a lot of choices for things to do. You can scuba dive, snorkel, parasail, paddle-board, rent a jet ski, Sub-Wing, kayak, deep sea fishing, rent a sail boat, horseback riding, and more. All of the resorts can set up your excursions once you arrive. If you've chosen to stay in a vacation rental, contact your property manager for concierge services. Located only 100 yards off the main road, The West Bay Mall is just past Bananarama.  

Glass Bottom.

A big attraction in West Bay is the Coral Reef Explorer also known as the Glass Bottom Boat. The boat is designed for the reef systems in the Bay Islands. From the ship, passengers get to see the entire coral reef without the exposure of being in the sea. It's perfect for those who are not ready to be scuba certified. Those who prefer to stay dry will enjoy one of Roatan's great attractions and in many ways will get more out of their experience as the boat captain does a superb job of articulating reef factoids. 

Water Taxi.

Traveling to West End is best via water taxi. You can find a water taxi on Infinity Bay Dock or Fosters Dock in West Bay Beach. The water taxi takes you to West End Water Taxi Association in West End. It takes longer to get to West End from West Bay via ground transportation. Also, the water taxies operate 24-hours a day. West Bay Beach is unique as its located on the Western side of the island. It has a north to south orientation. It makes for fantastic sunset views from directly from the beach. Be sure not to miss it.

Hotels.

The area with the longest stretch of hotels by the beach and the best beach on the west end.

SCUBA.

Good number of centers to choose from and the water is very calm. Good for shore diving.

Sports.

Jet Skis, Snorkeling, parasailing, and flyboarding are all an option on West Bay beach.

WaterTaxi.

Great place to catch a water taxi to and from West End. Wait for one in from of Infinity Bay.

The Scuba Shop ℠

Scuba Diving off of West Bay has significant upside. For starters, the wind usually blows from the south on Roatan, and West Bay is on the northern shore which is protected from the wind. That makes the diving conditions on West Bay ideal almost all year round. The reef formation off the shore of West Bay is filled with canyons and crevices, and swim-throughs. The wall is spectacular and only yards away from the shore. Night diving is also excellent as the bioluminescence is easier to see in the shallow, clear, and still waters of West Bay. 

Popularity.

West Bay Beach is clean and typically uncrowded. It is also consistently picked as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean and Central America. Many top travel magazines have it listed as a must see destination. The beach is a mile of white sand, palm trees, and clear waters. The water is calm, its perfect for swimming or snorkeling. The coral reef comes within a few yards off the shore. It has a vibrant marine life and an array of fish, you can see them by snorkeling off the beach.

Calm waters.

The geography and orientation of the beach (relative to currents, wind patterns, and the tied) keep the waters calm. Some have described the water in West Bay "like-glass."  Few places are safer to swim than is West Bay. The water around the bay are tranquil, and the barrier reef wall shelters them. There are few predators in the water and none that would put humans on the menu. The second largest barrier reef in the world is only a few feet away.

Freediving.

Each May, West Bay hosts a free-diving competition for what is known as the Caribbean Cup. Free-diving is breath-hold diving or skin diving that relies on divers' ability to hold their breath until they come back for air. They do not use a breathing assistance that you can use in scuba gear. The competition continues to attract the most elite free-divers in the world. The pristine visibility and calm water allow for the perfect condition for free-diving. 

West End vs. Bay.

West Bay is commonly confused with West End. They are not the same. West End is a densely populated town on the West End of Roatan. It has a cobblestone road lined with restaurants and shops. West End has been developed for a lot longer than West Bay.