Beaches on St. Barths

- Toiny - The Plage Toiny, commonly referred to as just 'Toiny', is the perfect option for surfers. This is where you'll find some of the biggest waves and most exciting waters on the whole island, ideal for those who love to get out on their boards and feel the inimitable thrill of the surfing lifestyle.

- Colombier - There are several beautiful paths you can follow to get to Colombier beach on St. Barths. It's a tranquil space, stretching out an impressive distance in both directions and backing onto some quite dramatic scenery. Ranked as one of the best beaches on the island, Colombier is ideal for families and couples alike.

- St Jean - Only minutes away from the St. Baths capital city of Gustavia, St Jean tends to attract big crowds and plenty of tourists, so it's a nice beach for those enjoy a lively vibe and atmosphere. You can actually see planes landing and taking off at the island's airport from here, as well as enjoying warm waters and soothing sands.

- Anse des Cayes - As the name implies, the Anse des Cayes beach is covered with 'cayes', which are beautiful coral rocks. It's the embodiment of the typical Caribbean beach that so many people picture in their minds, with nothing but beautiful views in every direction and some welcoming, warm waters for swimming and surfing alike.

- Corossol - One of the most unique beaches on the island, Corossol is known for its brown sands. Most of the beaches around St. Barths feature white sand, so Corossol is a little different. You can drift off here while watching the local fishing boats out on the water and listening to the sweet sound of gentle waves.

- Shell Beach - As the name indicates, Shell Beach is famous for its shells. It's one of the best places to do some shelling at St. Barths, and many tourists come here searching for a special souvenir of the Caribbean Sea to take back home with them. Ideal for families and treasure hunters of all ages.

- Flamands - If you want lots of space and love to look out across vast vistas of Caribbean beauty, head to Flamands. This is the biggest beach in all of St. Barths. It features soft, silky smooth white sands and gentle waves. It can be quite busy during the peak tourist season, but there's enough room for everyone here.

- Saline - Flamands may be the biggest beach on the island, but it only narrowly beats Saline. The second largest St. Barths beach, Saline is famous all around the Caribbean and beyond for its distinctive beauty. It's a great place to snap some selfies and do some general photography, as well as simply lying back and soaking up the sun.

- Grand Cul de Sac - Named due to its large and distinctive shape, the Grand Cul de Sac is a great place for families to play or relax. It's also an ideal location for watersports. Many people come here for surfing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding, with lots of little fish swimming around and waiting to be spotted in the shallow waters near the shore.

- Lorient - Locals refer to this beach as "little basins" due to the fact that it's just perfect for swimming. One side is a little gentler than the other, with reefs and rocks helping to calm the waves and provide very pleasant waters for children to splash around and families to make happy memories together.

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The Caribbean Sea is home to some of the most exquisite, exotic island destinations in the whole world. Millions of people visit the Caribbean each year, and millions more dream of exploring and enjoying the area's warm waters, tropical jungles, and soft, white sands. The only question is which island should you choose to visit first?

Saint Barthélemy is a great option. Commonly known in the English-speaking world as St. Barths or St. Barts, this Caribbean island is famous for its fashionable boutique shopping, luxury restaurants, unique historical sites, and white sand beaches, as well as its distinctly French culture and cuisine.

Home to just over 7,000 people and measuring up at just under 10 square miles, St. Barths is a small and peaceful island, allowing visitors to feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, and any trip to St. Barths can't be complete without touring the island's many beaches.