Lockrum Bay

Lockrum Bay - also known as Round Rock Bay - is one of Anguilla's most rugged and private southern coast destinations. Named after Robert Lockrum, an early landowner whose estate once extended from here all the way to Blowing Point, the bay sits between Pelican Bay to the west and Little Harbour to the east, forming part of a chain of southward-facing inlets that trade the white-sand-and-turquoise polish of Anguilla's north coast for something rawer and more dramatic: coral cliffs, rocky promontories, a more exposed sea, and sweeping, unobstructed views across the Anguilla Channel toward St. Martin, St. Barths, and on clear days, the distant peak of Saba.

The shoreline is rugged and primarily rocky with some sandy pockets, making it better suited to scenic appreciation, photography, and coastal exploration than to casual beach swimming. The coral and rock formations give the bay its dramatic visual character, and the consistent trade winds from the south make the area feel alive and open. What Lockrum Bay lacks in powdery-sand beach experience it more than compensates for in its sense of wildness and elevation - particularly from the villas and cliffs above, where the panoramic views of neighboring islands are exceptional at any time of day.

The area has become one of Anguilla's most sought-after luxury villa locations. Properties including Three Dolphins Beach Villa, Lockrum Point Villa, Solaire, Avalon Villa, Beaches Edge, and Champagne Shores line the cliffs and promontories above the bay, each offering private beach coves, pools, and staff. These villas attract guests specifically for the combination of seclusion, views, and direct ocean access that Lockrum Bay provides.

As a public beach visit, Lockrum Bay is best treated as a scenic coastal stop rather than a full beach day. Its most powerful appeal is the view - the wide southern horizon, the channel light, and the silhouette of St. Martin growing larger in late afternoon as the sun begins to drop toward the water.