18 of the best · Saint Lucia
The Best Beaches in St Lucia
Reduit’s long golden sand, Pigeon Island’s calm water, the reef at Anse Chastanet, Sugar Beach between the Pitons, Anse Cochon’s clear water, Marigot Bay, and the wind and space of the south.
Our 18 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love St Lucia.
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Golden sand and calm water
Reduit Beach
Rodney Bay’s long golden beach, one of the most popular on the island, with calm water, water sports, restaurants and the Splash Island water park.
Rodney Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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Reef off the sand
Anse Chastanet
A volcanic-sand beach near Soufrière with calm water and one of the island’s best shore snorkelling reefs, starting just offshore.
Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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White sand between the Pitons
Sugar Beach (Anse des Pitons)
The white-sand beach between Gros Piton and Petit Piton, one of the most photographed coastal scenes in the Caribbean, reached via the resort.
Val des Pitons, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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The north 6
Rodney Bay, Castries and Cap Estate.
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The Atlantic side of the north
Cas en Bas
A wide, open beach on the Atlantic side of the north, with plenty of space and the riding stables nearby.
Cas en Bas, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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A family beach
Malabar Beach
A relaxed beach with shallow areas, listed by the tourism authority among its best beaches for families.
Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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Calm water inside the landmark
Pigeon Island Beach
A quiet sandy beach within Pigeon Island National Landmark, with calm, clear water for swimming and beginner snorkelling.
Pigeon Island National Landmark, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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Golden sand and calm water
Reduit Beach
Rodney Bay’s long golden beach, one of the most popular on the island, with calm water, water sports, restaurants and the Splash Island water park.
Rodney Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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A secluded cove in the north
Smugglers Cove
A secluded sandy beach at Cap Estate, also an easy beginners’ dive site.
Cap Estate, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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The capital’s beach
Vigie Beach
Soft sand and relatively calm water just minutes from the centre of Castries.
Castries, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
Soufrière 4
Below the Pitons.
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Reef off the sand
Anse Chastanet
A volcanic-sand beach near Soufrière with calm water and one of the island’s best shore snorkelling reefs, starting just offshore.
Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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A quiet beach in the forest
Anse Mamin
A secluded beach surrounded by rainforest, reached by a 10-minute jungle path from Anse Chastanet.
Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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Boats beneath the Pitons
Soufrière Bay
The waterfront of Soufrière, framed by the Pitons, with boats, small beaches and local life.
Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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White sand between the Pitons
Sugar Beach (Anse des Pitons)
The white-sand beach between Gros Piton and Petit Piton, one of the most photographed coastal scenes in the Caribbean, reached via the resort.
Val des Pitons, Soufrière, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
West coast 3
Bays and villages.
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Clear water for snorkelling
Anse Cochon
A small, quiet west-coast beach known for exceptional underwater visibility, with a reef close to shore and two wrecks offshore.
Anse La Raye, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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A fishing village beach
Anse La Raye
The beachfront of the fishing village of Anse La Raye, lined with colourful boats, scene of the Friday fish fry.
Anse La Raye, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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A sheltered bay
Marigot Bay Beach
The small beach on the spit at Marigot Bay, with protected water, reached by the little ferry across the bay.
Marigot Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
The south 5
Wind and wild sand.
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Wind, white sand and kites
Anse des Sables
A wide white-sand beach at Vieux Fort, the home of the island’s kitesurfing and windsurfing centre.
Vieux Fort, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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A remote southern beach
Anse L’Ivrogne
A remote volcanic beach near the island’s southern tip, with dramatic coastal views.
The south, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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Wild volcanic sand
Balenbouche Beach
A wild stretch of dark volcanic sand surrounded by cliffs and vegetation, beside Balenbouche Estate.
Laborie, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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A calm village beach
Laborie Beach
A calm, swimmable beach beside the traditional fishing village of Laborie.
Laborie, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
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One of the longest beaches
Sandy Beach
One of the longest beaches in Saint Lucia, open and windy, with space to walk and kite surfers to watch.
Vieux Fort, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
The west coast is generally calm; the Atlantic east coast can have waves and currents. Follow local advice and lifeguards where present.
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