It's the largest town in the Christ Church Parish, and has been (and still is) the center of a vibrant fishing community for hundreds of years.
In the market place there, you can still buy a variety of cleaned or cooked Seafood year round.
There's a regular fish fry going on Fridays and Saturdays, along with a great many pop-up shops with artists and crafts offered.
It’s also a place to get a 'Bajean' (Barbadian) treat, the islands take-a-way or fast food: Flying Fish sandwich.
Also, there are several restaurants throughout the Oistins Bay Area, as well as night life, consisting of clubs and dance halls.