Look for this symbol on the St. Barts Map to find beaches.

Anse du Gouverneur
One of the most beautiful and popular beaches on the island. On the south coast, minutes form Gustavia.

Anse de Petit Cul de Sac
The fringing reef that protects this large bay ensures calm water.

Grand Fond
Located on the southeastern coast, which is often called the “cote sauvage”, the beach of Grand Fond is covered with beautiful white coral rocks.

Marigot Bay Beach
The small cove of Marigot is on the southern coast and is lined by coconut palms, offering plenty of shade

Shell Beach
A unique and beautiful beach, it owes it's name to the thousands of sea shells found there.

Toiny Beach
A popular beach for local surfers, located next to the Toiny Hotel on the southeastern coast.

Anse des Flamands
A beautiful and pristine white sand beach.

Anse du Grand Colombier
On the very northwestern tip of the island, this beach is known for it's beautiful sunsets.

Anse du Grand Cul-de-Sac
This beach is on a calm shallow lagoon, perfect for swimming and watersports. There are several fine resorts and restaurants here.

Anse du Grand Saline
On the southern coast. The walk through the dunes to this unspoiled beauty is a memorable one. A large beach, excellent for swimming, it is said to be the locals favorite (see photo above).

Anse de Saint Jean
This beach has lost some of its size in the last few years due to storms, but there are excellent accommodations along it. Near the airport.

Anse de Lorient
A large beach for swimming and surfing.

st. barts   guide books

Frommer's Portable St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts (Frommer's... by Jordan S. Simon (Paperback) - Usually ships in 24 hours

St. Barth: French West Indies (A Concepts Book) by Charles Didcott, Christine Didcott (Hardcover) - Usually ships in 24 hours