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    Traveler's Question: Can You Surf in Barbados

    July 20, 2012 by Jenn 15 Comments

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    If someone had asked me a month ago, Can you surf in Barbados ? I would have said no.

    And I would have been wrong!

    While I was at the Hilton Barbados Resort last week, I was located near Pebbles Beach off of Carlisle Bay, which seems to constantly be filled with boats.

    One morning, I walked down to Pebbles Beach on my way to the George Washington House to have a closer look. Each day as I had breakfast in the Executive Lounge, I would sit there and stare at this beach, with Carlisle Bay littered with these boats and I thought it would make such a beautiful photo if I could get close enough.

    So off I went!

    Surf in Barbados

    The area is breathtaking. Imagine the most beautiful beaches you've ever seen - Barbados was once the most sought out vacation destination - and they are all public beaches.

    Free parking. No meters, no expensive hotels claiming right to the shoreline, no homes fencing people out - just good, old fashioned public beaches, as far as the eye can see.

    Even Hilton Beach, directly in front of the Hilton Barbados Resort, was a public beach.

    I had five public beaches within walking distance, each every bit as beautiful as the last.

    What makes Pebbles and Browne Beach (they are right next to each other) off the Carlisle Bay is that you will find such strong waves there that a certain kind of crowd hangs out there.

    SURFERS.

    I would have never thought that you could surf in Barbados, but sure enough people were doing it day after day, all day long.

    Surf in Barbados

    Surf in Barbados

    Surf in Barbados

    I sat on Pebbles Beach for about an hour, watching the surfers paddle out and then ride the waves back in. I guess you really can surf in Barbados, after all. The waves may not be the same as they are in Hawaii or California, but they are strong and constant, with just enough force to let the surfers get up and go!

    I was tempted to go sign up for a class myself, because the snack shop right there offered surfing classes...but honestly, I was having so much fun just watching that I didn't want to spoil it!

    Surf in Barbados, surf lessons in barbados

    Plus...it's kind of hard to get great shots like this when you're in the water!

    With views like this, you can imagine why I didn't do much sight-seeing while I was in Barbados!

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    About Jenn

    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Amanda

      July 20, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      That looks so nice! I'm definitely going to have to look up Barbados as a vacation spot, I miss the water!

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    2. Penelope

      July 20, 2012 at 6:46 pm

      Wow, fun time, and I never would have thought you could surf there!

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    3. Maggie

      July 20, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      oh how fun! I'd love to go!

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    4. Stefanie

      July 20, 2012 at 9:43 pm

      Gorgeous! I need to get down there.

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    5. debra

      July 20, 2012 at 11:20 pm

      Love the pictures and this looks awesome.

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    6. Notorious Spinks

      July 21, 2012 at 12:57 am

      Great shots! Barbados is on my 40 before 40 list.

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    7. Connie

      July 21, 2012 at 4:38 am

      Stunning! It looks like you were in a little piece of heaven.

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    8. April Decheine

      July 21, 2012 at 8:46 am

      I have never been South of Miami, this area is on my bucket list with my hubby. We are still considering moving farther South.

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    9. Jennifer

      July 21, 2012 at 10:09 am

      I just cannot believe the pictures you have. they look fake!

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    10. MomStart (Ashley)

      July 21, 2012 at 3:37 pm

      Oh my goodness! Those pictures are amazing!

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    11. Our Small Hours

      July 21, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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    12. Kelly

      July 21, 2012 at 6:21 pm

      That looks like paradise! What an exciting trip!

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    13. Theresa

      July 21, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      Beautiful photos! It looks like you had a blast!

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    14. Tricia Nightowlmama

      July 22, 2012 at 1:52 am

      Barbados WOW!!! I can only dream

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    15. Kiersten

      July 22, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      Your blog always gives me the itch to travel and this post isn't helping. 🙂 What a beautiful beach--I don't know that I'd go surfing either, but I would definitely have fun watching!

      Reply

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