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Find your dream beach in the Caribbean: Guide to the 10 best spots
Best Caribbean Beach (2024)
Beach bums and water sports enthusiasts love the Caribbean for the miles of white sand beaches, crystal-clear blue waters, and colorful creatures and plants living both along the shore and under the sea.
To help us find the best beaches in the Caribbean, we invited a panel of Caribbean travel experts to nominate their top picks. Then, readers voted for their favorites. Here are the winners.
- Isla Verde - Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Grace Bay Beach - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
- Grand Anse Beach - St. George's, Grenada
- Dickenson Bay - Antigua and Barbuda
- Honeymoon Beach - St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shoal Bay - Anguilla
- Eagle Beach - Aruba
- Meads Bay Beach - West End, Anguilla
- Bambarra Beach - Turks and Caicos Islands
- Paradise Beach - Carriacou, Grenada
Photo courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico
No. 10:
Isla Verde is a great option for sunseekers who want to stay in the city. It's divided into three beach areas that include Pine Grove (popular for surfing), Alambique (a relaxed section), and Balneario de Carolina (equipped with lifeguards).
Photo courtesy of iStock / JoaoBarcelos
No. 9:
On the north side of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos sits 3-mile-long Grace Bay Beach, a long stretch of sand lined with excellent resorts and tourist services. The endless (and unbelievably soft) white sand and mesmerizing turquoise water are often rather quiet, as there isn't a cruise ship in sight.
Photo courtesy of Grenada Tourism Authority
No. 8:
Many a visitor to the Caribbean's Spice Island never leave the 2-mile stretch of creamy white sand known as Grand Anse Beach. Located conveniently close to St. George's, the beach has an old Caribbean feel, plenty of room for walking and relaxing, and loads of restaurants, hotels, and shops to meet any beachgoer's needs.
Photo courtesy of cdwheatley // Getty Images
No. 7:
Home to many of the island’s resorts, Dickenson Bay is a lively spot. It’s the most developed beach on the island of Antigua, and there are plenty of activities, water sports, and dining options.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
No. 6:
Honeymoon Beach, inside Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John, offers soft white wand, shallow water, and shade from coconut palms. Beachgoers can rent water sports equipment from an outfitter right in the sand.
Photo courtesy of Anguilla Tourism Bureau
No. 5:
Regularly ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, Shoal Bay attracts beachgoers for its crystal-clear turquoise water and pink-tinted sand. It’s one of the busiest beaches on the island and a popular spot for snorkeling and water sports.
Photo courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority
No. 4:
Eagle Beach is the widest beach in Aruba and boasts two Insta-worthy fofoti trees, often seen in island promos. Visitors and locals head here for the soft white sand, and they aren't the only ones who enjoy it: four species of sea turtles build their nests here each year.
Photo courtesy of Anguilla Tourism Bureau
No. 3:
Meads Bay Beach is a picturesque stretch of sand along Anguilla’s northwest shoreline, touted for its unspoiled beauty and calm waters during the summer. It's peaceful and serene, and it boasts plenty of nearby options for places to eat.
Photo courtesy of iStock / argalis
No. 2:
Bambarra Beach, situated on Middle Caicos, seems to stretch on forever. What this secluded beach lacks in amenities, it makes up for with its calm, clear, and warm water — perfect for swimming — and plenty of room to spread out and relax.
Photo courtesy of Wildiroze // Getty Images
No. 1:
Paradise Beach is considered one of the most popular beaches on Carriacou, sister island to Grenada. The green shade trees, white sand, and clear turquoise waters are the beautiful sights that give Paradise Beach its name. A souvenir shop with handmade crafts, restaurants, and bars are nearby for shopping and dining.
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The Experts
Allison Tibaldi
Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based... Read More
Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based in New York City. She has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne Australia, Toronto and Los Angeles. She studied early childhood development in graduate school and firmly believes that travel is the best education. She writes for numerous publications including CNN, Travel Channel, HGTV, am New York, Emirates Open Skies, Family Traveller and Travel Weekly.
Allison Tibaldi
Allison Tibaldi is a travel and food writer based in New York City. She has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne Australia, Toronto and Los Angeles. She studied early childhood development in graduate school and firmly believes that travel is the best education. She writes for numerous publications including CNN, Travel Channel, HGTV, am New York, Emirates Open Skies, Family Traveller and Travel Weekly.
Jillian Dara
Jillian is a lifestyle journalist with a focus on... Read More
Jillian is a lifestyle journalist with a focus on travel, wine, spirits and culture. Growing up in Bermuda, Jillian quickly became comfortable on planes and intrigued by the concept of the unfamiliar. Traveling, eating, and imbibing may be part of the "job" but Jillian truly believes in the whimsical power of a local experience or meeting over a traditional spirit to bond strangers in the most chance of circumstances. Outside of 10Best, Jillian's work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Forbes, Elite Traveler and Hemispheres.
Jillian Dara
Jillian is a lifestyle journalist with a focus on travel, wine, spirits and culture. Growing up in Bermuda, Jillian quickly became comfortable on planes and intrigued by the concept of the unfamiliar. Traveling, eating, and imbibing may be part of the "job" but Jillian truly believes in the whimsical power of a local experience or meeting over a traditional spirit to bond strangers in the most chance of circumstances. Outside of 10Best, Jillian's work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Forbes, Elite Traveler and Hemispheres.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in... Read More
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in Manhattan, she now lives on the sunny island of Montreal and covers the Caribbean for a variety of publications including USA TODAY 10Best, CaribbeanTravel.com and MarryCaribbean.com. A journalist with a boatload of writer awards under her belt, Melanie's affection for the Caribbean started young when her family vacationed in Puerto Rico. An avid fan of spicy food, Melanie enjoys the diversity of Montreal - especially during the warmer months -when she's not en route to the Caribbean. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in Manhattan, she now lives on the sunny island of Montreal and covers the Caribbean for a variety of publications including USA TODAY 10Best, CaribbeanTravel.com and MarryCaribbean.com. A journalist with a boatload of writer awards under her belt, Melanie's affection for the Caribbean started young when her family vacationed in Puerto Rico. An avid fan of spicy food, Melanie enjoys the diversity of Montreal - especially during the warmer months -when she's not en route to the Caribbean. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
Sharon Nolan
Sharon is a native to the Philadelphia area, but... Read More
Sharon is a native to the Philadelphia area, but loves to wander from its familiar borders. She has traveled to more than 30 countries, trekked five continents, ventured out with family, friends and on solo trips and tackled numerous adventures that were both in and well out of her comfort zone. When she's not traveling, you may find her out on her bicycle on the local roads and trails dreaming up her next adventure. Her other works can be found at AAA The Extra Mile, Trekaroo.com, FWT Magazine, NJ Family and a variety of other online publications.
Sharon Nolan
Sharon is a native to the Philadelphia area, but loves to wander from its familiar borders. She has traveled to more than 30 countries, trekked five continents, ventured out with family, friends and on solo trips and tackled numerous adventures that were both in and well out of her comfort zone. When she's not traveling, you may find her out on her bicycle on the local roads and trails dreaming up her next adventure. Her other works can be found at AAA The Extra Mile, Trekaroo.com, FWT Magazine, NJ Family and a variety of other online publications.
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