St. Maarten / Saint Martin Beaches.

37 Beaches to Choose From on St. Maarten / St. Martin
The beaches of St. Maarten / St. Martin range from windswept stretches of shoreline to sheltered bays with low sandstone cliffs and swathes of pearly white sand. Some beaches are lively and crowded and have beach bars, restaurants and water sports rentals while others are quiet, virtually deserted and have no services at all. The waves on the windward coast tend to be larger and are popular with surfers and windsurfers. Leeward coast beaches are popular with families.

All beaches are open to the public and several on the French half of the island are favored by topless sun worshippers. After you have spent time at the Simpson Bay beach near your Caribbean vacation home, you may want to visit some of the following beaches:

Dutch St Maarten

Dawn Beach
Although this beach on the Dutch side may be a bit difficult to reach, the trip is definitely worth it for the fine white sand and the spectacular snorkeling, considered to be some of the best on the island. You can also see the island of St. Barts from this beach.

Maho Bay
Located next to the Princess Juliana Airport, this beach is popular but noisy when planes arrive and depart. The mountainous island of Saba is visible on most days.

Mullet Bay
A popular spot with surfers, this beach has palm and sea grape trees that provide welcome shade. The 18-hole golf course runs along the coast.

Oyster Pond
A perfect beach for those who love to body surf.

Cupecoy
A series of tiny Caribbean inlets backed by golden cliffs pitted with caves; care is recommended when swimming here. This beach is clothing optional

Other beaches that are worth visiting while spending time at your fractional Caribbean villa include Guana Bay and Great Bay.

French Saint Martin

Baie Longue
The longest beach on the island is secluded and very quiet. Visit Baie Longue and nearby Baie aux Prunes (Plum Bay) for sunsets. This beach is clothing optional.

Baie Orientale
Orient Bay is St. Martin's most popular beach and is good for windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing and horseback riding. The entire bay is an underwater marine reserve. This beach is clothing optional.

Baie Rouge
This beautiful wide bay on the French side has white sand with a pinkish tinge due to minute fragments of coral and the shells of marine organisms called foraminifera, and water that is a breathtaking shade of Caribbean turquoise.

Le Galion
Also known as Baie de L'Embouchure or Coconut Grove, this shallow bay is a popular spot with families for swimming and snorkeling; wind surfers, surfers and kite boarders also gather here. The bay is part of the St. Martin Marine Reserve.

Grand Case
This sheltered and picturesque bay has a narrow beach. Experience tasty waterfront dining before returning to your fractional home at Pelican Marina Residences.

Tintemarre & Ilet Pinel
These tiny offshore cays have fine beaches and good snorkeling spots. It is possible to visit them on a day cruise during your vacation in St. Martin / St. Maarten.

Other beaches that are worth visiting while spending time at your luxury Caribbean villa include Friar's Bay, Happy Bay Beach and Anse Marcel.