Elbow Cay is a picturesque barrier island just across the water from Marsh Harbour. It’s known for its vibrant settlement of Hope Town with brightly painted houses and a relaxed pace. The island features calm Sea of Abaco waters and open Atlantic beaches, ideal for both boating and beach time. Visitors often explore Hope Town’s streets or unwind at Tahiti Beach.

Great Guana Cay is a long, narrow island known for its five-and-a-half-mile stretch of pristine white sand along the Atlantic. The island combines relaxed beaches with a lively social scene, offering snorkeling, swimming, and casual beachfront spots. It’s a short ferry ride from Marsh Harbour and is home to one of the Bahamas’ best-known Sunday gatherings.

Man-O-War Cay is a small, close-knit island community known for its historic shipbuilding tradition and Loyalist heritage. Narrow streets, quaint homes, and active workshops give visitors a glimpse of traditional Abaco life. It’s quieter than nearby cays, making it ideal for exploring at an easy pace and experiencing authentic craftsmanship and friendly island culture.

Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park is a 2,100-acre protected area famous for coral reefs, underwater caves, and abundant sea life. Snorkelers and divers can encounter sea turtles, colorful fish, and coral gardens in clear waters. Accessible by boat, it’s one of the most ecologically significant sites in the Abacos and part of the Bahamas National Trust system.

Elbow Reef Lighthouse, also known as the Hope Town Lighthouse, is one of the last manually operated lighthouses in the world. Built in 1863, it features a distinctive red-and-white spiral pattern and a kerosene-fueled lamp that is still hand-wound daily. Visitors can climb its 101 steps for panoramic views of Hope Town and the surrounding turquoise waters.

Abaco National Park spans more than 20,000 acres in South Abaco and protects one of the Caribbean’s last nesting areas for the endangered Bahama parrot. Its pine forests, mangroves, and coppice woodlands also support diverse birdlife and native plants. The park offers hiking and birdwatching opportunities and serves as a vital conservation area for the region’s ecosystem.