North Side & East End Driving Tour

Driving Tour of the North Side & East End of Grand Cayman

The ultimate driving tour of the east and north sides of Grand Cayman, starting in Savannah and journeying through Bodden Town, East End and North Side.

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Last updated 13 December, 2024

You can easily spend a full day on a driving tour of North Side and East End as there is a lot to see. Pick from the list below, depending on how much time you have, what you are interested in, where you are starting from and whether you have kids to entertain.

Learn about “the birthplace of democracy” in the Cayman Islands at this national historic site. Explore the house and gardens, then watch a 3D presentation in their theatre. (1–2 hours).

Visit this historic house in Bodden Town and get a taste of how people lived in the 1800s. Open Friday and Saturday, or by appointment only. (30–45 minutes). Call (345) 749 1121.

If possible, it’s best to visit the gardens in the cooler hours of the day. Enjoy walking the grounds. Located on Frank Sound Road. (1–3 hours).

Lunch Stop

Time to recharge your batteries. Tukka, Kaibo and Eagle Rays Bar & Grill offer great food at reasonable prices with views to die for.

Chisholm’s Grocery is a family-owned grocery store located on North Side Road opposite the entrance to Hutland. Stop in for a picnic basket of items, a cold drink, ice cream or pattie. You can hunt for presents and keepsakes in the gift shops at Cayman Crystal Caves, Pedro St. James and the Botanic Park.

Grocery Store and Delivery

Chisholm’s Grocery

4.3
136 Google reviews
North Side
Caribbean & Australian Fusion

Tukka East

4.6
1196 Google reviews
East End
Contemporary Caribbean

Kaibo Beach Restaurant

4.3
969 Google reviews
Cayman Kai

A chance to see the stalactite and stalagmite crystal structures and other wonderous, natural formations. Their gift stop offers some fantastic momentos from your special day of adventure. And if you’re still hungry, Treehouse Restaurant at the caves has an array of delicious food and drinks. (2–3 hours).

Advanced booking is required.

Go Swimming and Snorkelling

At any time explore some of the amazing beaches! Rum Point has clear, shallow waters ideal for children. Cayman Kai’s Public Beach is also excellent. Ideally it is done as a drift snorkel and you will see lots of coral and colourful fish. Alternatively, drive to East End and snorkel beneath Mimi’s Dock at Morritt’s Resort.

Public Beach

Starfish Point

North Side
Public Beach

Cayman Kai Public Beach

North Side
Public Beach

Colliers Public Beach

East End
Public Beach

Heritage Beach

Breakers
Public Beach

Rum Point Public Beach

North Side
Public Beach

Spotts Beach

Savannah

For the Snorkelling Enthusiast

Take the road east and enjoy the rugged “Other side of the Island”. Find a deserted seagrass-strewn beach and go exploring or snorkelling. The snorkelling from Cayman Kai Public Beach is also excellent. It is ideally done as a drift snorkel and you will see lots of healthy coral and colourful fish.

Public Beach

Cayman Kai Public Beach

North Side

Wreck of the Ten Sail

Wreck of the 10 Sail

Keep driving south past the Wyndham Reef Resort and Ocean Frontiers and you’ll see this historic site out at sea. (10 mins).

Head to the Parrot Sanctuary where over 30 parrots have been released back into the wild since opening in June 2020. Meet the Island’s most famous agouti, Lil Bit, and a whole host of other creatures! (1–2 hours)

Stop at this historic landmark to climb the lighthouse and enjoy the sea view. (15-20 mins).

If it’s windy, you can admire these dramatic water geysers as they shoot sea water skywards from the ironshore. (10-15 mins).

Just a bit further up the road you will see a heart-shaped sign for Lovers Wall. Stop for a quick photograph and enjoy the spectacular view. (5 mins).

Dining Under the Stars

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Sit on the waterfront deck at Tukka East, Upstairs at Kaibo or Over the Edge to be dazzled by the stars. There’s also La Casita and Thatch & Barrel.

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