10 BEST ST. LUCIA BEACHES FOR FUN IN THE CARIBBEAN SUN
St. Lucia is a Caribbean paradise. With its tropical location and climate, it is only natural that it is home to some world-class beaches. It is worth noting that all of St. Lucia’s beautiful beaches are open to the public. Here, we will take a look at 10 of our most popular beaches for everything from swimming and sunbathing to snorkeling, scuba diving, and more!
Jalousie Plantation Beach (AKA Sugar Beach)
Jalousie Beach is an incredible white sand beach located right at the foot of St. Lucia’s hallmark Piton Mountains in Soufriere. Guests of Islander Villas will find that Jalousie Beach is within easy reach of our properties and that it is absolutely perfect for enjoying the Caribbean sun.
Jalousie Beach is ideal for snorkeling as well as swimming and is one of the top rated beaches on the island. Guests taking advantage of Real St. Lucia Tours’ Island Expo Tour will find themselves with the opportunity to snorkel either here or at our next selection, Anse Chastanet, so if you are one of these lucky travelers, consider bringing an underwater camera!
The beach is public property in St Lucia. Our guests can walk to the beach free of charge. If you request them to shuttle you there they do ask for a $50US fee which amounts to actually prepaying for your food and drinks.
Jalousie Beach is ideal for snorkeling as well as swimming and is one of the top rated beaches on the island. Guests taking advantage of Real St. Lucia Tours’ Island Expo Tour will find themselves with the opportunity to snorkel either here or at our next selection, Anse Chastanet, so if you are one of these lucky travelers, consider bringing an underwater camera!
The beach is public property in St Lucia. Our guests can walk to the beach free of charge. If you request them to shuttle you there they do ask for a $50US fee which amounts to actually prepaying for your food and drinks.
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DRONE PREVIEW FLYING OVER SUGAR BEACH RESORT
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ANSE CHASTANET/ANSE MAMIN BEACH
Anse Chastanet is one of the top attractions in all of St. Lucia. Located only a few miles from Soufriere and our rental villas, Anse Chastanet is ideal for everything from sun bathing to taking advantage of their world-class scuba center. In fact, it is rated as one of the best spots in St. Lucia for diving.
Anse Chastanet Beach also has a restaurant and bar as well as excellent snorkeling without having to go far from shore.
Anse Chastanet Beach also has a restaurant and bar as well as excellent snorkeling without having to go far from shore.
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DRONE PREVIEW FLYING OVER ANSE CHASTANET BEACH RESORT
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HUMMINGBIRD BEACH (SOUFRIERE BEACH PARK)
Soufriere’s Hummingbird Beach has long been popular with travelers, but a 2019 revitalization project has put it near the top of the list of best beaches in St. Lucia.
This beautiful beach is still perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and more, but now it is also home to a restaurant, a pizzeria, a smoothie shop, a spa, showers, and a souvenir shop as well as other amenities designed to bring travelers to this little slice of St. Lucian paradise. There is also an onsite tourism information center, making it a great place to start your day or even your vacation, providing the info you need to make plans for your next destination!
This beautiful beach is still perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and more, but now it is also home to a restaurant, a pizzeria, a smoothie shop, a spa, showers, and a souvenir shop as well as other amenities designed to bring travelers to this little slice of St. Lucian paradise. There is also an onsite tourism information center, making it a great place to start your day or even your vacation, providing the info you need to make plans for your next destination!
SUGAR BEACH (FORMERLY JALOUSIE)
While Sugar Beach is a popular Soufriere, St. Lucia resort, it is worth noting that its beautiful beach, which is quite close to all of Islander Escapes’ villas, is open to the public. In fact, the resort even offers an area with chairs and umbrellas for visitors who are not resort guests.
Sugar Beach is an incredibly beautiful spot for swimming and sunbathing, and there are also watersport and snorkeling areas.
Guests will find that the area is home to many yachting and catamaran tours as well, making it a great spot for a beach day no matter what your interests may be.
Sugar Beach is an incredibly beautiful spot for swimming and sunbathing, and there are also watersport and snorkeling areas.
Guests will find that the area is home to many yachting and catamaran tours as well, making it a great spot for a beach day no matter what your interests may be.
ANSE COCHON BEACH
Anse Cochon Beach is located in Anse La Raye, St. Lucia and is the area’s top attraction. With beautiful corals and tropical fish, Anse Cochon is an excellent choice for travelers looking to go snorkeling. Visitors of Anse Cochon Beach will find it easy to rent not only snorkeling equipment, but paddle boards and kayaks.
If you are looking to kick back and relax, this is also considered one of the quieter and more relaxing beaches in St. Lucia.
If you are looking to kick back and relax, this is also considered one of the quieter and more relaxing beaches in St. Lucia.
MARIGOT BAY BEACH
Marigot Bay is one of St. Lucia’s most popular attractions, and with good reason. The bay is one of the most beautiful spots on the island, with beautiful beaches that lend themselves as well to snorkeling as they do to swimming and catching some sun. Marigot Bay is also incredibly popular for yachting, and this beautiful locale has been used as a backdrop for a number of films including Doctor Doolittle.
Marigot Bay is a popular destination for cruise passengers and is one of the highlights of the Island Expo tour from Real St. Lucia Tours. Located about an hour from Soufriere, this palm-lined beach is well worth the trip.
Marigot Bay is a popular destination for cruise passengers and is one of the highlights of the Island Expo tour from Real St. Lucia Tours. Located about an hour from Soufriere, this palm-lined beach is well worth the trip.
GRANDE ANSE BEACH
Grande Anse is a stunning sandy beach located on St. Lucia’s northeast coast. Best reached by 4x4, this beach is a bit more off the beaten path than the other beaches on this list. With that said, however, Grande Anse is definitely worth the trip. Because it is not in a populated area, it is easily one of the quietest beaches in St. Lucia, making it great for those seeking a peaceful getaway.
In addition to excellent swimming and sunbathing on this long, flat expanse of beach, guests will find themselves near such attractions as the St. Lucia Folk Research Centre and Treasure Bay Casino.
In addition to excellent swimming and sunbathing on this long, flat expanse of beach, guests will find themselves near such attractions as the St. Lucia Folk Research Centre and Treasure Bay Casino.
PIGEON ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
Pigeon Island is considered to be one of the absolute best places to visit during a trip to St. Lucia. This man-made causeway is a national park located near both Rodney Bay and Gros Islet. In addition to the National Landmark, which is home to military ruins and even St. Lucia’s Jazz & Arts Festival, Pigeon Island is home to a beautiful beach.
Pigeon Island’s beach is great for swimming and snorkeling, and guests will find two restaurants and a rum bar available to meet their needs.
If you are looking for a beach with plenty to see and do within walking distance, Pigeon Island is an excellent choice.
Pigeon Island’s beach is great for swimming and snorkeling, and guests will find two restaurants and a rum bar available to meet their needs.
If you are looking for a beach with plenty to see and do within walking distance, Pigeon Island is an excellent choice.
REDUIT BEACH
Reduit Beach is one of St. Lucia’s top beaches in large part due to its size. While most of the island’s beaches are quite small, guests will find that Rodney Bay’s Reduit Beach spans 5 miles of shoreline.
Here, guests can enjoy everything from swimming to waterskiing to windsurfing and more. Because of its location, guests will also find themselves with easy access to all of the restaurants and shops that Rodney Bay has to offer.
In addition to being able to rent equipment for snorkeling and watersports, guests with children will find that the beach is home to Splash Island Water Park, which is a popular St. Lucia family attraction.
Here, guests can enjoy everything from swimming to waterskiing to windsurfing and more. Because of its location, guests will also find themselves with easy access to all of the restaurants and shops that Rodney Bay has to offer.
In addition to being able to rent equipment for snorkeling and watersports, guests with children will find that the beach is home to Splash Island Water Park, which is a popular St. Lucia family attraction.
LA TOC BEACH
Located in Castries, the busy capital of St. Lucia, La Toc Beach is considered a great destination for couples. Because the area is home to a couples-only beach resort (Sandals La Toc), this beach is designed for romance. La Toc is one of the island’s most picturesque beaches, though it is worth noting that the beach is a bit rockier than the island’s white sand beaches.
With that said, however, La Toc has a surf that makes it a top choice for waterskiing and other water sports and it has some absolutely incredible views. If you are looking for a quiet spot to get away or want to enjoy some adventurous watersports, La Toc may just be the perfect beach for you.
When you finish, you will find that Castries is also home to a wonderful open-air market where you can enjoy duty-free shopping for local handmade items as well as excellent local cuisine.
With that said, however, La Toc has a surf that makes it a top choice for waterskiing and other water sports and it has some absolutely incredible views. If you are looking for a quiet spot to get away or want to enjoy some adventurous watersports, La Toc may just be the perfect beach for you.
When you finish, you will find that Castries is also home to a wonderful open-air market where you can enjoy duty-free shopping for local handmade items as well as excellent local cuisine.
St. Lucia Is Truly an Island Paradise
One of the best things about staying at one of our Islander Escapes Villas is that they are located in the center of it all. Our guests will find many of the island’s top-rated beaches within easy reach of the property, while we also offer discounts on transportation and tours that will take you to some of the island’s most popular offerings.
If the beaches of St. Lucia are calling to you, isn’t it time that you answer?
One of the best things about staying at one of our Islander Escapes Villas is that they are located in the center of it all. Our guests will find many of the island’s top-rated beaches within easy reach of the property, while we also offer discounts on transportation and tours that will take you to some of the island’s most popular offerings.
If the beaches of St. Lucia are calling to you, isn’t it time that you answer?
