The Best Beaches in Saint Martin
White sand, turquoise waters and secluded coves… discover Saint Martin’s must-see beaches.
Which Beach to Choose in Saint Martin?
From lively beaches to secluded shores, Saint Martin has a beach for every mood. Here are our favorites, along with our tips to help you find the one that suits you best.
HAPPY BAY
A Secluded, Unspoiled Beach
Accessible only on foot, Happy Bay is one of Saint Martin’s most peaceful beaches. With its long stretch of sand and turquoise water, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the Caribbean Sea in a peaceful setting.
- From Happy Sunset properties: about an 8-minute walk
- Unspoiled beach, with no restaurants or beach chairs
- Perfect for: relaxing, swimming and sunsets
FRIAR'S BAY
A Relaxed and Welcoming Beach
Just a few minutes from our properties, Friar’s Bay is a beautiful and easily accessible beach. Its generally calm waters and beachfront restaurants make it the perfect place to spend a relaxing day with your feet in the sand.
- From Happy Sunset properties: about a 5-minute walk
- Beach restaurants and beach chairs available
- Perfect for: swimming, lunch and a relaxing beach day
ORIENT BAY
A Lively, Must-Visit Beach
With its long stretch of white sand and turquoise water, Orient Bay is one of Saint Martin’s liveliest beaches. Beach clubs, restaurants and water sports make it easy to spend the entire day there.
- From Happy Sunset properties: about a 10-minute drive
- Beach clubs, restaurants and water sports
- Perfect for: lunch, swimming and enjoying the lively atmosphere
BAIE ROUGE
An Unspoiled Slice of Paradise
With its slightly pink-hued sand and turquoise water, Baie Rouge is one of Saint Martin’s most beautiful unspoiled beaches. At the far right end of the beach, strong swimmers can swim around the rocks to reach a small secluded cove.
- From Happy Sunset properties: about a 15-minute drive
- Unspoiled beach, with no restaurants or beach chairs
- Perfect for: swimming and discovering a secluded cove
MAHO
The Island’s Most Spectacular Beach
Located at the end of Princess Juliana Airport’s runway, Maho Beach is famous for planes flying at very low altitude over the beach as they come in to land. A unique and impressive experience that has become one of the iconic sights of Saint Martin.
- From Happy Sunset properties: about a 25-minute drive
- Don’t miss: watching the planes come in to land
- Perfect for: plane spotting, photos and a unique experience