To the beach!
St. Maarten's Caribbean coastline is full of white sandy beaches with crystal blue waters that you won't soon forget. Whether you're looking for a peaceful, secluded beach spot or an action-packed area filled with plenty of beachside activities, St. Maarten has the perfect beach for you.
Orient Bay Beach
| Best for swimming and night life
Orient Bay is almost 1.2 miles of pristine white sand beach located on the french side of Sint Martin. Home to multiple restaurants and a wide variety of water sports Orient bay has something to offer for everyone. The anchor beach bars, namely Bikini Beach, Kakao Beach and Kontiki Beach have been rebuilt following the devastation of hurricane Irma.
The southern end of the beach reserved for clothing optional beach goers. |
| Location: |
Orient Bay St. Martin |
Maho Beach
| Best for watching the planes land, beach bar
Maho beach is one of the islands leading attractions. Located directly next to the main
airport, planes pass over this little stretch of beach just before touch down. The beach is framed by two beach bars: Sunset beach bar on one end and the Driftwood Boat Bar on the other. |
| Location: |
St. Maarten |
Mullet Bay Beach
| Best spot for sunset, swimming, and waves
Mullet Bay beach becomes a surfers paradise when the conditions are right. Located just down the road from Maho beach this stretch of beach is a local favorite. On one end of the beach the sea grape trees create a shady canopy to escape the mid day sun. Or head to the opposite end of the beach for a little more quiet. |
| Location: |
Mullet Bay, St. Maarten |
Pinel Island Beach
| If you`re looking for a beach escape that offers a bit of everything a stunning sandy beach, stunning ocean views, clear blue waters and a unique cultural experience then look no further than Pinel Island beach! This small Caribbean island off the coast of French Saint-Martin offers a beach day like no other. For those looking for an active day on the beach, the island has plenty of activities on offer, such as kayaking, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle boarding. Discover the crystal-clear waters, where you can spot an abundance of colorful marine life and coral. |
| Location: |
St. Martin |
Pelican Beach
| Best for wading in the shallow water, lounging in the sand, and tidal pools.
This small beach makes for the perfect lounging spot. the reef lines majority of the stretch of beach resulting in calmer waves. |
| Location: |
Pelican Key St.Maarten |
Friars Bay Beach
| Friars Bay Beach is known as a kid friendly beach in St.Maarten/ Sint Martin. The beach is tranquil and the sea is on the calmer side compared to some of the islands beaches. There are two beach bars located on the beach making it the perfect hang out spot. |
| Location: |
Friars Bay Sint Marten |
