Cabbage Point Beach, Long Island, Bahamas - The Beaches of Long Island

As for the beach, well, Hurricane Joaquin did major damage.  Most of the trees have been wiped out.  The saltina has been breached.  To access the northern part you’ll have to cross a narrow channel that has a bit of current to it.  I didn’t try, but it doesn’t appear too much more than some trout streams I’ve been in.  Just take your time and use a walking stick or go out into the water or into the saltina where there is less current.  There were a large amount of shells on the beach during our last visit, perhaps left overs from Joaquin.  Note that once you cross the small outflow, you have access to the southern reaches of Hard Bargain.  And it’s only a short walk south to Fords Landing.

DIRECTIONS:  Heading south: 3.6 miles past Roses, there will be a sand road to the right, actually the first road to the right after Roses.  Take this.  Watch for the Red Door Restaurant and then Pratts Service Station and Propane just before. Heading north:  From Gordons?  The road to the left is 4.5 miles north of Gordons.  If you see Pratts and the Red Door Restaurant, just turn around.

As you approach the beach, the main road turns to the left and goes to some houses.  You want to park right where the road makes the turn.  Prior to the hurricanes, you could park almost on the beach.  However the sand may be a bit soft now.  Just park by the road.  It’s a short walk.