Northside Beach Club
Don’t come here for an hour, come for the day—and bring friends. Picture paradise with an immaculate beach, “VIP” daybeds for rent, and a bustling restaurant perched over the lagoon. It gets a lot of talk (and mixed reviews) for good reason: It’s not the Caye Caulker most tourists know, but it’s a Caye Caulker you might love. Every half hour, a five-minute ferry ride takes visitors up to the property north of the Split, where you can lounge on the private beach until the stars come out. Spend BZ$50 per person and the ferry is free. Spending is easy, as the restaurant has fairly high prices. Being on the lagoon side, the placid water is a draw for families. To many, Northside Beach Club is more San Pedro than Caye Caulker (developed and resort-ish), which has ruffled some feathers. But there’s no denying it’s a gorgeous place to pass a day. Amenities: daybeds, restaurant, private beach. Best for: relaxing, dining and having a few tropical drinks.
