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Cayman Brac

Named after the ‘brac’ or ‘bluff’ that dominates this cheese wedge of an island, the most easterly of the Cayman Islands is also the most authentically Caymanian. Tourism isn't the name of the game here. Instead, residents work in the quarries, on fishing boats and in other enterprises, as well as for the local government. While the island has (almost) all the conveniences of the modern era, it also has a laid-back, small-island atmosphere that's pretty irresistible. Visit for top-notch diving, a scenic hike or climb along the bluff, and little else.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Foots House
Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac sculptor Ronald 'Foots' Kynes' brightly colored oceanfront home doubles as an art museum, and he's happy to lead guests on tours. Messages…
Bluff
Cayman Brac
The limestone cliff – 140ft high at its eastern end – stretches almost the entire length of this little island and dominates the landscape. Along the…
Great Cave
Cayman Brac
The island's largest, most enticing cave is at the eastern end of South Side Rd. Ascend ladders to enter a large cavern that begs to be explored. Expect…
Cayman Brac Museum
Cayman Brac
Housed in a pretty white-and-blue-painted colonial house on the coastal road to Stake Bay, this small museum recounts the history of the island. Artifacts…
Rebecca's Cave
Cayman Brac
The cave that is closest to the island's west end was used as a hurricane shelter in 1932 (and subsequently). It is named for Rebecca Bodden, an infant…
Bat Cave
Cayman Brac
On the south side of the island, this sprawling geological oddity is home to not only Jamaican fruit bats but also barn owls. Both can be difficult to…