For a small island St Barths has a wide variety of beaches ,22 in total all of which are open to the public and all of which are lined with a beautiful white sand. You will find the typical Caribbean resort beaches with their hôtels, restaurants and water sport centars, but also some hidden strands inhabiten by locals . Or nobady at all St Barth is also one of the Caribbeans most popular destination for a topless and nude sunbathing , so even if you are not prepared to show it all be prepared to see it all.

St Barts offers a various array of beaches to experience. Each beach has it's own personality. From the fine beaches of Gouverneur and Saline to the adrenaline filled Grand Cul de Sac to windswept Toiny for it's natural beauty, St Barts offers the perfect retreat for each visitor.

TOINY

Toiny is not a traditional recommended beach. It is not a beach that offers lounging, swimming or sunbathing. In fact, the beach is the exact opposite. Toiny offers majestic beauty and an opportunity for visitors to escape from it all- an opportunity to decompress and take account of the important things in life. The brilliant blues contrasted against the raw, undeveloped landscape buffeted by trade winds is an experience for the senses. Park the car and go for a walk or find that cozy spot to take in god's great creation

GRANDE SALINE

Grande Saline is the beach that the hardcore sun-junkies will want to seek out. It is approached down a leafy corridor that leads to the most flawless bow of coral sand that you could ever hope to encounter. There is no shade, no beach bar - no amenities at all. Just contented groups of people splayed on the sand like gingerbread men on a baking tray, shoals of raucous children gambolling in the clear water, and the hot, steady sun overhead.

SALINE BEACH

St Barts Island While nudism is officially forbidden in St. Barths, it is most likely to be practiced here. Happily, this beach is a favored haunt of the most comely women and the most handsome men.

GOUVERNEUR BEACH

Located on the southern end of the island, Gouverneur is our top pick for guests. The beach tends to have ideal conditions at most times. The beach is pristine and relatively uncrowded. Access to the beach is easy and there is usually adequate parking. The beach is about 10 minutes from Gustavia. Several high end villas are located in this region. The beach and turquoise waters are pristine.Located on the southern end of the island, Gouverneur is our top pick for guests. The beach tends to have ideal conditions at most times. The beach is pristine and relatively uncrowded. Access to the beach is easy and there is usually adequate parking. The beach is about 10 minutes from Gustavia. Several high end villas are located in this region. The beach and turquoise waters are pristine.

FLAMANDS BEACH

This long and deep beach can have impressive rolling surf during the winter months. though swimming is rarely hazardous. Hotel St. Barth Isle de France and La Langouste are handy for lunch or a drink.

ST JEAN BEACH

St Jean beach is by far the most popular beach on the island. Centrally located, the beach is anchored by the airport and Eden Rock hotel. The acclaimed beach bars of Nikki Beach and La Plage are located on this beach. Beach conditions tend to be ideal at most times. Good for families and windsurfing.

GRAND CUL SAC BEACH

This is one of the biggest and most developed of all St Barts beaches and easily the most renowned. It is filled with tourist amenities and is a great place for hiring a yacht charter, arranging a diving trip, or enjoying the backdrop of shopping and restaurants. It comprises a good chunk of the island's western side. For these reasons it's one of the best beaches on St Barts and one of very few offering some nightlife. Most all bays and offshore spots by St Barts beaches are laden with dozens of yachts of all shapes and sizes, as boating is a major pastime. Boating is popular because of the prime island location between two major sailing ports of Antigua and Virgin Islands. The island paths winding around and behind many St Barts beaches are perfect for hiking. Around Colombier Beach, which is accessible by foot only, hiking the headlands will mean views of striking foliage and distant islands. Offshore fishing at Corossol Beach north of Gustavia surfing and bodysuring on Toiny, and horseback riding on some of the more secluded beaches are great things to do