Marina Village at Atlantis

Marina Village is the vibrant heart of the Atlantis resort complex on Paradise Island, and it's open to the public — meaning you don't need to be a hotel guest to enjoy its 65,000 square feet of waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The village is built around the Atlantis marina, where enormous luxury yachts and sport fishing boats dock within arm's reach of the restaurants. The setting is inherently entertaining for kids — watching boats, people-watching, and exploring the colorful storefronts that line the pedestrian walkways.

For dining, the range covers everything from grab-and-go to proper sit-down meals. Village Burger Shack does reliable burgers and spectacular milkshakes. Frankie Gone Bananas serves casual fare in a fun atmosphere.

Carmine's is the family dinner winner — their family-style Italian portions are enormous (a single pasta dish feeds 2-3 kids), and the lively atmosphere means nobody notices if your toddler is loud. Murray's Deli has solid sandwiches for a quick lunch. And Ben & Jerry's is the inevitable post-dinner stop for every family.

Shopping-wise, there are 20+ stores ranging from resort wear and jewelry to surf gear and souvenirs. Kids gravitate toward the Atlantis-branded shops and the colorful Paradise Blue Surf Shop. Prices are resort-level (meaning high), but window shopping is free and entertaining.

The atmosphere peaks in the late afternoon and evening when the marina lights up, live musicians or Junkanoo performers sometimes set up, and the whole village takes on a festive energy. It's pedestrian-only, fully stroller-accessible, and feels safe for letting older kids browse independently while parents sit with a drink at a marina-view table.

Marina Village works as a standalone evening outing or as a complement to an Atlantis day (Aquaventure, Marine Habitat, etc.). The walk from downtown Nassau takes about 30 minutes, or it's a $10-15 taxi ride across the Paradise Island bridge.