Located near Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthelemy, Anse de Public - also known as Gustavia Public Beach or Place de Public - is a small golden sand beach with small pebbles. The beach is positioned near the bustling Gustavia Harbor in a sheltered cove and has a beautiful backdrop of lush vegetation, many oceanfront buildings, and hills on either side of the beach, creating a picturesque setting along the Caribbean Sea. This beach is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices to preserve the natural beauty, flora, and fauna of the region.