St. Martin Beaches

Also called Plum Bay, this quiet west-coast beach is known for open water, sunsets, and a residential Terres Basses setting. Also known as Plum Bay.

Red Bay is a scenic west-side beach with dramatic color, clear water, and a popular swim stop when conditions are settled. Also known as Red Bay.

A small Terres Basses cove near Baie Rouge, best treated as a quiet coastal stop rather than a serviced beach.

Nettle Bay is a narrow coastal strip between lagoon and sea, with easy access, hotels, restaurants, and mixed shoreline conditions. Also known as Nettle Bay.

A town-adjacent beach area near Marigot, also known as Baie de la Potence, useful for orientation and harbor-side coastal access. Also known as Baie de la Potence.

A tiny named cove, Plage des Amoureux, known more as a romantic photo stop than a full beach day location. Also known as Plage des Amoureux.

Friar's Bay, or Anse des Peres, is a friendly north-west beach with beach bars, easy access, and a local relaxed feel. Also known as Anse des Peres.

Happy Bay, or Anse Heureuse, is a quieter beach reached by foot from Friar's Bay or nearby paths, with a secluded feel. Also known as Anse Heureuse.

Grand Case Beach runs along the village waterfront, pairing clear water with restaurants, beach bars, and sunset views.

Petite Plage is the smaller beach at the northern end of Grand Case, known for a quieter boutique-hotel feel.

Anse Marcel is a sheltered north-coast bay with resort amenities, calm-water appeal, and a polished beach-club feel.

A remote north-coast beach reached by trail, valued for scenery, solitude, and a wild coastline feel.

Grandes Cayes is a quiet north-east coastal beach near the nature reserve, usually less developed than the famous bays.

Orient Bay, or Baie Orientale, is the French side's major beach-club and watersports beach, with a long Atlantic-facing shoreline. Also known as Baie Orientale.

Le Galion, or Baie du Galion, is a shallow reef-protected bay popular with families and beginners when open and accessible. Also known as Baie du Galion.

Baie de l'Embouchure, sometimes called Coconut Grove, is a broader east-side coastal area near the Galion and salt pond systems. Also known as Coconut Grove.

Baie Lucas, or Lucas Bay, is a quieter east-side coastal bay near Oyster Pond, useful for full shoreline coverage. Also known as Lucas Bay.

Pinel's main beach is the classic ferry/day-trip landing side, known for calm shallow water, beach restaurants, and easy swimming.

The undeveloped Atlantic-side shore of Pinel Island is a separate wild coastal area with rougher water and a natural feel.

Baie Blanche is Tintamarre's main landing beach, a remote offshore island beach reached by boat excursions.

A second Tintamarre beach area on the lagoon side, useful as a separate coastal entry for full offshore-islet coverage.

Caye Verte, or Green Cay, sits offshore from Orient Bay and is best known as a small islet coastal stop for experienced paddlers or boat trips. Also known as Green Cay.

Grand Ilet, also called Explorer's Island, is a small islet beach area inside Simpson Bay Lagoon included for full offshore-islet coverage. Also known as Explorer's Island.