Things To Do
Dunn's River Falls
Dunn’s River Falls is one of Jamaica’s national treasures. It is an astounding flowing falls that extends across more than 183 metres or 960 feet and is one of the most well-loved travel destinations on the island and a ‘must-do’ bucket list item. You can climb the falls and/or zipline over them.
Miss T's Kitchen
Miss T’s Kitchen is a rustic Jamaican restaurant and bar providing a selection of healthy, home-style Jamaican dishes and beverages in a lush, garden setting. Miss T’s Kitchen is known for the innovative, dishes, rocking rhythms of Jamaican “roots” music and just good times. The restaurant prides itself on offering reasonable prices, great service, prime location with ample parking and a cool, quiet ambiance that will make your outdoor dining experience unforgettable.
Ocho Rios Craft Market
Nestled in the centre of accommodations and restaurants on Main Street, and within walking distance of the beach in the resort town of Ocho Rios, is the town's main craft market. The Ocho Rios Craft Market is the place to grab your favourite reggae recordings, t-shirts and souvenirs, crafts and carvings, folk jewelry and gifts.
Scotchies Drax Hall
Scotchie's Ocho Rios is the place to grab mouthwatering jerk dishes, sides and soups. Rustic, yet homely, and conveniently located in Drax Hall. Scotchie's Drax Hall is the place to enjoy two great Jamaicans - jerk meats and Red Stripe Beer.
Mystic Mountain
Want to see Ocho Rios from a different vantage point? Taking a tropical forest adventure tour up to the 700-foot mystic mountain peak will do just that. This environmentally friendly attraction offers a unique array of adventure tours for all ages. Explore the forest's rich ecosystem, sparkling river streams or simply enjoy the spectacular views. Mystic Mountain offers three unique and exhilarating excursions: Sky Explorer, Bobsled Jamaica- The park’s signature attraction, and Zip-line. Visitors can top it off with a short ride down the Rainforest SkyExplorer.
Sharkies Seafood Restaurant
An exquisite seafood restaurant that is located on the beach of Salem, Runaway Bay. We offer tantalizing entrees and platters such as fish, conch, shrimp, lobster among others done in a variety of ways.
Blue Hole
A series of natural limestone sinkholes with secluded and relatively untouched falls near Ocho Rios. A deep cavern within the tropical mountains of Jamaica, the Cool Blue Hole gets its name from the deep azure hue of the water. You can swim, cliff dive, hike, rope swing, and/or explore a cave.
Ocho Rios Jerk Centre
Traditional side dishes - hardough bread, potatoes, festival, fries and soups – are always available. It’s the place to meet friends in a relaxing atmosphere right in the heart of Ocho Rios, with adequate parking and restrooms.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures
Anywhere you want to go, and anything you want to do, CHUKKA has you covered; kick back and relax or pump up the adrenaline with CHUKKA Jamaica adventures! Let CHUKKA show you all of the island by flying through the rain-forest hundreds of feet in the air, swimming on horseback with one of our spectacularly majestic horses, exploring the countryside on an ATV or taking a relaxing float down the river (on one of our various tubing or bamboo rafting adventures). Check out the activities at the Island Village Outpost.
Hellshire
This is a MUST DO for Zoë (and now Sam) everytime we visit Jamaica. It is about an hour away from Ocho Rios but definitely worth the trip. Go to Aunt May's or Merl's for the best fried fish and lobster. Although it is a beach, not recommended for swimming. Interested in going? Reach out to Zoë for directions.
Old Spanish Bridge
The captivating White River flowing beneath Spanish Bridge makes it a delightful swimming spot. Built in the 1770s this historic bridge is roughly 45 minutes from Ocho Rios. The main attraction at the bridge is rope swinging into the cool river or you can go diving, tubing, or fishing. If you prefer lazing around the lush landscape the river serves as a spot to sunbathe or barbeque. Take your swim wear, towel, and music on your day out.
Dolphin Cove
A fantastic Dolphin Habitat and natural park framed by majestic lush tropical nature. Unleash your adventurous spirit and get ready to enjoy one of the most fantastic experiences in a swim with Dolphins in Ocho Rios and exploring this extraordinary natural park in Jamaica.