Best Beaches in St. Kitts
The 8 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 5 guides that rank for "best beaches in st kitts"
Named by 4 of 51. Cockleshell BaySoft golden sand and calm water with views of Nevis across The Narrows; about 20 to 25 minutes from the port.A 2-mile stretch with locally owned beach bars; quieter at the far end away from the resorts.
Named by 4 of 52. South Friars BayQuiet, with good sand, swimming and snorkeling; less visited than South Frigate Bay and Turtle Beach.Black volcanic boulders frame the bay and crowds stay thin even in peak season.
Named by 4 of 53. Frigate BayA narrow sandbar with a calm Caribbean side and a rougher Atlantic side good for body surfing.South Frigate Bay is the closest beach to the cruise port, about 10 minutes away, known for water sports and beach bars.
Named by 2 of 54. Pinneys BeachA wide, long crescent of golden sand on Nevis, uncrowded and framed by coconut palms.Offered as the option if you want white sand, since St. Kitts beaches have coarser dark sand.
5. Banana BayFamily-friendly shore with calm, lagoon-like water.
6. Majors BayA secluded cove with remnants of old sugar plantations.
7. Dieppe BayA quiet northern beach where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic.
8. Turtle BeachNamed alongside South Frigate Bay as one of the more popular beaches.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name January to April as the best time to visit St. Kitts.
Questions people ask
- Which Caribbean country has the best beaches?
- This pack covers only St. Kitts and Nevis, which one guide scores 7 out of 10 for beaches, citing clear water and low crowds.
