Cooper Jack Bay Beach Providenciales
Cooper Jack Bay Beach is found on the central south coast of Providenciales in the Cooper Jack Bay region. This beach is approximately 1,400 feet (426 m) long.
Coastal engineering has reshaped the old beach into a modified coast with a much wider shoreline, and while there is no snorkeling here, Cooper Jack Bay Beach can be nice for swimming during calm conditions.
The beach offers impressive views over the Caicos Banks, and the tiny Cooper Jack Rock can also be seen offshore on the western end of the beach.
The public beach access for Cooper Jack Bay Beach is located at The Strand resort, and the access is maintained by the resort as part of its development agreement with the Turks and Caicos Government. Parking is provided in the general parking area at The Strand, and restrooms are available for people using the beach.
Restaurants
The DelMar Restaurant & Beach Club is the only restaurant located on Cooper Jack Bay Beach. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers covered and uncovered seating.
A variety of cuisines are served at the restaurant, and its menu combines Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin American flavors. The DelMar's bar serves a range of cocktails, as well as fresh fruit smoothies which you can order to tables right by the beach.
The main beach access for Cooper Jack Bay Beach passes through the restaurant.
Caves and Sinkholes
The cliffs above Cooper Jack Bay Beach once were home to a number of interesting small caves and sinkholes, which were formed by the Karst process of dissolution.
These features included dozens of sinkholes, banana pit caves, and several natural rock arches, many of which displayed fascinating and intricate limestone stratification patterns.
A small nature park also existed at the site, with paths around some of the formations and stone carvings of animals and pirates.
Unfortunately, nearly all caves and features were destroyed and filled in 2022 for a luxury villa development.
Beach Access
The Main Access is at The Strand resort. As part of its agreement with the Turks and Caicos Government, The Strand maintains restrooms for public use by visitors of the beach. Ample parking is available at this access. From the parking lot, follow the path that leads through the main lobby and to the restaurant for approximately 350 feet (106 m). The path terminates at the restaurant, and stairs lead down to the beach.