Short Beach
Hidden Gem!
Secluded Beach, tranquil and unspoiled natural setting
Sunset spot!
Best beach spot to watch sunset over the Mida Creek in Watamu!
Wild & Scenic
No bars, no crowds, no buildings pure nature
Walk to Garoda
15-20 min coastal walk at low tide
Strong currents
At times there can be strong currents as the tide moves in and out of the creek
Free Entry
No entrance fee required
About this experience
Short Beach
Another beautiful beach in Watamu!- If the other beaches feel too busy, Short Beach (also known as secret beach) is the antidote. This is a genuinely wild and undeveloped stretch of coast tucked next to Garoda Beach, about fifteen minutes from the center of town. There are no beach bars, no sunbed rentals, no tour operators. Just sand, ocean, and silence. It is the kind of place where you might be the only person on the entire beach.
The beach earns its name from being shorter than its neighbors, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in character. At low tide there is a beautiful and calm swimming area of crystal clear waters.
Strong Currents!
At times there can be very strong currents here as the tide moves in and out of the creek, particularly during full and new moon periods of the month where the tides move the most between low and high. At low tide in the sandy shallows there is no issue, but make sure not to swim too far out from the beach, especially if youre not a confident swimmer.
Come Prepared
There are zero facilities at Short Beach. Little shade, no food, no water, no toilets. Bring everything you need including sun protection, water, snacks, and something for shade. This is pure nature with no infrastructure- but worth it for its beauty!
The Walk to Garoda
One of the nicest things you can do from Short Beach is walk along the shore to Garoda Beach at low tide. It takes about fifteen to twenty minutes along the waterline and the scenery is stunning the entire way. Once at Garoda you can grab lunch at Kobe Restaurant, rent a sunbed, and then walk back when you are ready. It makes for a perfect half day outing.
Getting There
The easiest way to reach Short Beach is by motorbike (about 350 KES from Watamu center) or TukTuk (around 500 KES). The path leads past Lichthaus and Temple Point toward the mouth of Mida Creek. Nearby restaurants at Lichthaus or Tortuga bar are the closest option for food and drinks before or after your beach time.
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