St. Jacobs Beach(Saint Jacobs Beach)

Located east of Dubrovnik Old Town, Croatia, St. Jacobs Beach - also known as Saint Jacobs Beach - is a small pebbly beach with beige sand.  This beautiful beach is positioned in a sheltered bay and has a spectacular background of rocky cliffs, lush vegetation, and many oceanfront buildings, including homes, a restaurant, several hotels, and the famous Church of St. Jacobs perched on top of the hill, offering spectacular views of Dubrovnik's city walls, Lokrum Island, Port Dubrovnik, and the Adriatic Sea. 

St. Jacobs Beach Dubrovnik does not have lifeguards but has a few other amenities, including restrooms, a pier, beach bars, nearby restaurants, and hotels.

St. Jacobs Beach, Croatia, offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, jet skiing, kayaking, boating, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, this naturally sheltered bay has a safe area to swim.  The water near the beach is calm and shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  Visitors can also book kayak tours from the nearby tour operators present right on the beach that provide an opportunity to explore the nearby hidden coves and pristine beaches.  Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life that thrives in its clear waters.   Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  The beach is known for its turquoise waters, unique rock formations, and Instagram-worthy views, making it a perfect spot for taking photos.  The beach is ideal for visitors looking for a quieter beach experience.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

St. Jacobs Beach does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to St. Jacobs Beach is easy - the beach has a few street parking spots at Ulica Vlaha Bukovca 37, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia, which provides easy access to the beach.  Please note that there are around 160 steep stairs leading down to the beach.

St. Jacobs Beach is one of the popular beaches in Dubrovnik among the locals.

There are many attractions near St. Jacobs Beach.  Fort Lovrijenac is a beautiful 16th-century fortress perched on a 37-meter-high cliff outside the western walls of Dubrovnik.  It served as a key defensive structure to protect the city from invaders, particularly the Venetians.  The fort's thick walls and strategic position provide breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik's Old Town. It hosts many cultural events throughout the year, including Dubrovnik's famous Summer Festival and theatrical performances.  Sponza Palace is a historic Renaissance building that originally served as a customs house, mint, and state treasury, playing a key role in the city’s economic and cultural life.  Presently, it is home to the city archives, preserving centuries of Dubrovnik’s historical documents, and also serves as a cultural venue, hosting exhibitions and events.  Dubrovnik Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including massive stone walls, ancient churches, palaces, monuments, and narrow cobblestone streets, making it a picturesque setting along the Adriatic Sea.  The town also offers stunning views and has gained fame as a filming location for Game of Thrones.

Stradun is the main street in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, lined with historic buildings, shops, cafes, restaurants, and a limestone-paved promenade, making it a lively center for locals and tourists alike.  The street is lined with 17th-century houses and is also the site of key landmarks, including the Bell Tower and the Onofrio Fountain.  It hosts many musical concerts, and the procession for the Feast of Saint Blaise, the patron saint of Dubrovnik, passes through Stradun every year.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, The Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik showcases a diverse collection of modern and contemporary Croatian art by notable artists, reflecting the evolution of Croatian art from the 20th century to the present.  Its exhibitions include paintings and sculptures highlighting the interplay between art and the region's rich cultural heritage in an old palace with Gothic architecture.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near St. Jacobs Beach.  Restaurant 360 is an upscale restaurant that serves delicious seafood.  Banje Beach Restaurant and NightClub, also known as Banje Beach Club, is an upscale restaurant and a famous nightclub positioned right on the beach and serves amazing salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Kavana Lazareti serves delicious soups, salads, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.  Konoba Pjatanca serves incredible soups, salads, seafood, and meat dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Bistro Revelin serves amazing seafood.

If you are looking for hotels in Dubrovnik near St. Jacobs Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Hotel Excelsior is eight minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa with a hammam, a sauna, hot tubs, and restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Old Town Port Apartments, which offers a few amenities, including a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Villa 5DB, which has several amenities, including free Wi-Fi and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Villa Sigurata, which offers comfortable rooms.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Villa Adriatica offers a few amenities, including a terrace and a dining room.