Best Beaches in Anguilla
The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best beaches in anguilla"
Named by 6 of 81. Shoal Bay EastMore than a mile of white sand near bars and restaurants, with a reef good for snorkeling and diving.Another source puts it at 2 miles of sand lined with bars, restaurants and water sport rentals.
Named by 5 of 82. Meads BayRanked #3 for Caribbean beaches in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards in January 2024.Soft rolling waves suit sunbathers with children.
Named by 4 of 83. Rendezvous BayMore than three miles long, with some of the safest swimming, and St. Martin in view.A long, wide white-sand beach with beach bars nearby.
Named by 2 of 84. Cove BayNamed one of the standout Anguilla beaches by Conde Nast Traveler.Popular with locals for fishing and swimming.
Named by 2 of 85. Maundays BayCalm water suits snorkeling and swimming, and it draws guests from nearby resorts.Named one of the standout Anguilla beaches by Conde Nast Traveler.
Named by 2 of 86. Crocus BayCoral cliffs make it a good sunset spot on the west side of the island.Rustic and quiet, and one local blogger's favorite.
Named by 2 of 87. Sandy IslandReached by a short boat ride from Sandy Ground; one restaurant and beach chairs on a tiny island.Has a shallow reef for snorkeling just off the island.
Named by 2 of 88. Sandy GroundThe departure point for Sandy Island trips and diving charters, with many restaurants.Has water sports, restaurants and bars along the beach.
9. Upper Shoal BayA walk past the tourist areas leads to good snorkeling that is often empty.
10. Savannah BayIsolated, with sea grapes along the beach and snorkeling in front.
11. Little BayThe most remote beach, reached by boat, rope ladder or goat path.
12. Barnes BayFine sand without rocks or coarse shells, with snorkeling areas.
13. Shoal Bay WestSuited to beachcombing, with white sand and red foram shells.
14. Island HarbourA local favorite with fishing and sailing boats and nearby cafes.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to March as the best time to visit Anguilla.
Questions people ask
- What is the calmest beach in Anguilla?
- Isle Blue describes Maundays Bay as having calm water for snorkeling and swimming. Seapursuit found East Shoal Bay calm too.
- Which Caribbean country has the best beaches?
- A 2015 US News ranking, per Isle Blue, placed Anguilla first for Caribbean beaches.
