Most likely you will either start or end up in the Port Lucaya area which hosts a number of upscale hotels, the casino, stores, strawmarket convention center, restaurants, excursions and the Count Basie Square which, except for Sundays, gets really rocking about 8pm every night, especially when the cruise boats are in town.  The Reef golf course is a short walk away and the UNEXSO dolphin and diving facilty operates from here although they will ferry you to the actual location (near Taino beach).  If you only have a short period of time in Freeport, Port Lucaya is where you will want to start.

Taino beach/ Smith's point are about a ten minute taxi ride from Port Lucaya and if you are short on time and enjoy beaches, a good choice.  There is a great fish fry at nearby Smith's Point Settlement on Wednesday's.  Coral beach is a similar good choice, again just a short distance from Port Lucaya with a few nice beach bars. 

By comparison, heading out west, Xanadu beach is a little further out and Paradise Cove is still further west, both best reached, in my opinion, if you have you own transportation. They are both beautiful locations but a little remote if you are tight on time and want to explore.  Make sure that you read or get opinions from other travel sources before you head out there because reviews can be very mixed.

The new West End development at the very western tip of the island, is just that...a huge development in process with much of the infrastructure in place, but a long way to go, both in mileage terms and building terms!  Given that John Travolta can occassionally be seen to be 'in residence' there, expect $$$$$aswell.  However, some of the best deep sea fishing is reportedly up that way, so depending on your preferences, this may suit you. There is a video in the Video link on the left from a UTube subscriber that may give you a hint for what's in store.

To the east, the famed beaches in the Lucayan National Park  are spectacular.     

But only go at low tide, else you may be disappointed. 

There are no facilities at the Park, so bring your own liquids, food, bug spray, suntan lotion, everything!  The beach is about 25 miles east of Freeport, so you need a car or a tour excursion. I've seen people try to get there on mopeds, most of them miserable. And when you get there, be prepared to walk a little, because you need to traverse through the park wetlands (along well constructed pathways) to get to the beach.  If you can do all of that, love remote spots, love lying on the beach and have the time, it is a must.  Plus you can visit Ben's Cave and see the flora and fauna while you are there and there are various kayak tours available through the mangroves swamps which you can book in Freeport. 

My favorite beaches are even further east, but you definitely need your own transportation to get there, and be prepared for isolation.  Here's a map of Grand Bahama.  To the right of the map, look for High Rock.  There is a little place called Ocean Pearl Resort (some of the signs may say Bishop's Place).  Actually, 'resort' may be overstating it because where I live, resorts have more than ten rooms.  But the beach is beautiful and there are two small 'Bahama time'  beach bars there which will open if they see you.  Best conch and fish meals I've had.

Further east is Pelican Point and, obviously, more remote.

And now, some links to activities that may be helpful.