Prickly Pear Island, Saint John's

#12 among attractions in Saint John's

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Prickly Pear Island is an islet approx. 650 metres off the north shore coast of Hodges Bay on the much larger island of Antigua, West Indies. The island measures approx. 50 metres north to south, and approx. 50 metres east to west. The small uninhabited island is home to the Prickly Pear Beach Club at Hodges Bay, a favorite day-time escape for the celebrity elite. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°10'33"N, 61°47'53"W

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Saint John's Antigua and Barbuda

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Prickly Pear Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Antigua Recreation Ground, Fort James, St. John's Cathedral, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

4.6 miSW
Cricket, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Antigua Recreation Ground, Saint John's
117 min walk • The Antigua Recreation Ground, nestled in the heart of Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, stands as a testament to the island's rich sporting culture and history. Known primarily as a cricket venue, this iconic sports ground has played host to numerous international...
5.4 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort James, Saint John's
137 min walk • Perched on a scenic peninsula in the bustling city of Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, Fort James stands as a stoic reminder of the island's colonial past. This historic fortification, constructed in the early 18th century, was named after King James II of England...
4.7 miSW
Church
St. John's Cathedral, Saint John's
120 min walk • St. John's Cathedral, often referred to as the St. John the Divine, stands as a beacon of faith and history in the bustling city of Saint John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. This Anglican church, with its distinctive Baroque architecture, has been a spiritual...
5.1 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
131 min walk • Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches.
4.8 miSW
Exhibits on the history of the island
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, Saint John's
122 min walk • The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Saint John's, the bustling capital of the twin-island nation. Housed in the colonial Court House, built in 1750, the museum offers a profound glimpse into the rich tapestry of the islands'...
4.9 miSW
Church
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre, Saint John's
124 min walk • Nestled within the heart of the Caribbean, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John's–Basseterre serves as a beacon of faith for the Catholic community in Antigua and Barbuda, as well as the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, and the British...
4.4 miSW
Beach
Runaway Beach, Antigua
112 min walk • Runaway Beach is a well known white sand beach located near Saint John's in the Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda. The beach has suffered years of hurricane erosion and is still recovering.
4.7 miSW
Library
Antigua Public Library, Saint John's
119 min walk • The Antigua Public Library is the national library of Antigua and Barbuda, located in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.
2.4 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Coolidge Cricket Ground, Saint John's
62 min walk • The Coolidge Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Osbourn, Saint George Parish, Antigua. It was previously known as the Airport Cricket Ground, before it was taken over by American businessman and cricket enthusiast Allen Stanford, rebuilt in 2004 and named the Stanford Cricket Ground.
1.3 miS
Universities and schools
American University of Antigua, Saint John's
35 min walk • American University of Antigua is a private, international medical school located in Antigua and Barbuda.
4.1 miSW
Lake
McKinnon's Pond, Saint John's
105 min walk • McKinnon's Pond is a lake just north of St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, the capital of its country. Runaway Beach is just west of it, and it is fed by a small stream leading from St. John's.