Walking distance to the city center, this beach full of shells is ideal for a late afternoon. You can enjoy a cocktail or a dish from the beautiful Shellona Restaurant, while admiring the sunset.
⊕ Beach restaurant
⊕ Sunset
⊕ Nautical activities
⊕ Great snorkeling area
At the end of the footpath of Petite Anse, there is a paradisiac beach, with one of the most beautiful views of the island as well as a turquoise water perfect for a day including pic nic. Accessible only by boat or by footpath (About 15 minutes).
⊕ Great snorkeling area
⊕ Sunset
Saint Jean, Aka St Jean, is split into 2 parts, airport side, where you can see planes land and take off, and side “Pelican”, a small beach with very few waves, ideal for children and snorkeling.
⊕ Great snorkeling area
⊕ Beach restaurants
⊕ Perfect for children
⊕ Nautical activities
Saline is undoubtedly the most famous beach, which is worth the detour. A short walk of 3 to 5 minutes on a sandy path will take you directly to the middle of the beautiful white sandy beach.
⊕ Be aware of occasional strong waves
Beside being a beach easily accessible by car with its ample shaded parking, the beach is amazing, covered with a fine white sand and a crystalline turquoise water.
⊕ Shaded parking nearby
This beach is heavenly ! You can reach it by the hotel Guanahani, which leaves a public entrance for the visitors. It is a very preserved beach, which received only few people. It is ideal for a sunday pic nic or snorkeling.
⊕ Inform yourself on currents before exploring
⊕ great snorkeling area
⊕ Beach restaurant
Flamands beach is one of the longest on the island, and has a very fine sand. Perfect for a relaxing moment, listening to the sounds of waves crashing.
⊕ Be aware of occasional strong waves
⊕ Beach restaurants
With its unique brown sand, this beach is located in the last fishing village of the island. You can admire the sunset and discover the “doris” or “Saintoise”, these traditional fishing boats.
⊕ Sunset
Thanks to its barrier of rocks, the water is shallow, its sand is white. This cove is ideal for families with young children or for snorkeling lovers.
⊕ Great snorkeling area
⊕ Perfect for children
Lorient beach is the ideal beach to learn how to surf, thanks to its “rollers”, and is undoubtedly a magnificent beach bordered on one side by coral reef and sand on the other. Small natural pools have been built naturally by coral reef and are ideal for young children.
⊕ Surf spot
⊕ Perfect for children
The lagoon of Grand-Cul-de-Sac is a perfect place for any kind of activities. Choose the right side for more tranquility, watching lobsters and other fishes, choose the left side to fill up with thrills, thank to kitesurfing, jet-skiing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and diving centers.
⊕ Nautical activities
⊕ Beach restaurants
⊕ Perfect for children
The entrance to the “path” of the natural pools begins on this beach. It is ideal for sunbathing or to admire the turtle who adore the marine herbarium of this bay.
⊕ Great snorkeling area
One of the less frequented beaches of the island, although magnificent, its current are dangerous and the bathing is deprecated. Only experienced surfers dare to face its waves. It is an ideal place to admire a sunrise or enjoy a lunch at the beach club Le Toiny.
⊕ Be aware of the strong current !
⊕ Surf spot
⊕ Beach restaurant
This pebble beach is part of the wild coast of the island. Because of its dangerous currents, swimming is forbidden. It is still a nice walk to do, and it is the entrance to the hiking trail for the natural pools of Grand Fond and “Washing Machine”.
⊕ Be aware of the strong current !
Largely covered by reefs, it is the favorite beach of surfers thanks to its famous “rollers”. It is also very nice for a walk by the sea.
⊕ Surf spot
⊕ Beach restaurant
Even an industrial area may have its own beach in St Barth. Close to the marina, the water is calm and pleasant. A sailing school established its quarters on the beach.
⊕ Sailing school
⊕ Great snorkeling area
On all beaches of the island, you will find ashtrays made from old cans ready for use, at the entrance to each and every beach on the island. Smokers please listen up: Just take one of the tins hanging at the beach gate, use it as an ashtray and hang it back where you took it as you leave the beach. Even the cute little sand crabs will thank you for the courtesy, as will the birds, who will no longer risk a pointless death because they thought your butts were something edible.
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