Though not as plentiful as some islands St. Kitts offers a variety of beach options, including the beautiful black sand beaches on the north side of the island. Grab a cooler, ice drinks, a bottle opener , an umbrella, lots of sunscreen and a smile. Here are a few of St. Kitts' best beaches. Friars (North & South)
Friar's Bay is lovely, although its pristine qualities may be forever disturbed by the construction of a new Hyatt. Friar's has powder-fine sand as well, and many locals consider it their favorite. Several hopping, happening bars, including Shipwreck, Sunset Grill, and Godfather's, serve terrific, inexpensive local food and cheap, frosty drinks. White House Bay
For excellent snorkeling, head to the somewhat rocky White House Bay, which opens onto reefs. Schools of rainbow-hued fish swim around a sunken tugboat from long ago--a stunning sight. There are no facilities and little shade or seaweed. A dirt road skirts a hill to the right off Simmonds Highway approximately 2 mi (3 km) after Friar's. Sandy Bank
Sand Bank Bay is below North Friars' and North Frigate Bay and , rather unusually for the Atlantic side, is relatively sheltered. It is also the model of isolation - a long, crescent-shaped white sand beach, great for a stroll and a swim. No restaurants or bars in sight. The shallow coves are protected here, making it ideal for families, and it's usually deserted. Cockle Shell
Cockleshell Bay is 2 miles (3km) of power-white sand. So far, in spite of several attempts, this area hasn't been filled with high-rise resorts. Turtle Bay
Right down at the end of the South East Peninsula lies Turtle Beach (shown right). A bit of a drive, but worth it. Great beach bar and restaurant - powered mostly by small, modern windmills. If you are lucky out on a boat, you might see the odd dolphin or pod of whales passing through -especially in wintertime. Good for watersports and beach sports. Nice day out. Pump Bay
Pump Bay in Sandy Point is good for beginners to dive and snorkel. Dieppe Bay Beach
Dieppe Bay, another black-sand beach on the north coast, is good for snorkeling and windsurfing but not for swimming. This is the site of the island's most famous inn, the Golden Lemon, which you might want to visit for lunch. If you should be on this beach during a tropical shower, do not seek shelter under the dreaded machineel trees, which are poisonous. Rain falling off the leaves will feel like acid on your skin. Frigate Bay (North & South)
This beach was made for a good book, parasol and a cold drink. It spans both the Caribbean and Atlantic sides. There are bars and restaurants at either end (plus a solitary bar in the middle) plus loads of watersports and other beach activities on offer. Frigate Bay, with its powder-white sand, is ideal for swimming as well as windsurfing and water-skiing. On the Caribbean side you can find powder fine sand fringed by coconut palms and sea grapes, while on the Atlantic side, 15-minutes away, the 4-mi-wide stretch, North Frigate Bay, is a favorite with horseback riders. Banana Bay
Want to get away from it all? This beautiful, secluded beach is at the very tip of the southeast peninsula and offers pristine waters, soft sand, swaying coconut trees and uninterrupted peace. You will need a car to get out to this beach, however. If you do not have a rental vehicle, the taxi drivers will be happy to drop you off and come back at a prearranged time. Note the spectacular views on the way to Banana Bay beach. Conaree Beach
The best beach on the Atlantic side is Conaree Bay, with a narrow strip of gray-black sand. Bodysurfing is popular here. Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay. Both these beaches are great for a brisk swim and some exhilarating body-surfing. Not so good for other watersports. The waters do face the Atlantic and can be rough.
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