Shell Beach

If you get hungry, there are many great nearby Shell Beach restaurants.  Shellona is an upscale restaurant positioned right on the beach that serves incredible salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  La Langouste serves amazing salads, soups, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Restaurant Dolce Vita serves delicious Italian dishes.  Wall House is an upscale restaurant that serves incredible French dishes, including salads, soups, seafood, poultry, and meat dishes.  Le Piment serves amazing salads, burgers, seafood, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Eddy's Ghetto serves incredible salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel, there are many great hotels on Shell Beach.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf Saint-Barth is two minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including two pools, a fitness center, hot tubs, a garden, a bar, and two restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Hotel Le Village Saint Barth, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, massage pools, hot tubs, and free WiFi.  Another moderately priced option is the 3-Star Reve de St. Barth, which has several amenities, including a heated pool, a hot tub, a sundeck, and a kitchen in all rooms.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Pearl Beach Hotel, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool and a beachfront restaurant.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Villa Fleur de Cactus offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a dining room.

Shell Beach, St. Barts, does not have lifeguards but offers many other amenities, including shaded areas, umbrellas and sunbed rental facilities, showers, changing rooms, a beach equipment rental facility, beachfront restaurants, and nearby hotels.

Shell Beach, Saint Barthelemy, is a family-friendly beach that offers several fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, rock jumping, hiking, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, this sheltered beach is a safe spot to swim.  The water near the beach is calm and shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life in its clear waters, including sea turtles, rays, dolphins, and reef sharks.  Windsurfing is another popular activity at the beach due to its frequent windy weather.  There are some of the higher points near the beach where you may spot several adventurous visitors trying rock jumping.  If you enjoy photography, the spectacular views of this beach make an awesome place for photographers, and the beach has a unique vantage point overlooking Gustavia's vibrant harbor filled with yachts.  Despite its proximity to the capital of Saint Barthelemy, the beach tends to be less crowded, making it an ideal spot for a tranquil beach experience.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Shell Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Shell Beach is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot at Rue de la Plage, Gustavia 97133, St Barthelemy, which provides easy access to the beach.  You may refer to the Shell Beach map for locational details.

Shell Beach is a perfect place to watch the sunrise over the Caribbean Sea.

There are many attractions near Shell Beach.  The Natural Reserve of Saint-Barthelemy is a protected marine area that covers five distinct zones around the island, including areas like Colombier, Fourchue, and the bays of Grand Cul-de-Sac and Petit Cul-de-Sac, to preserve the island’s rich marine biodiversity.  The reserve is home to a variety of species, including coral reefs, sea turtles, tropical fish, and sharks, where visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including swimming, snorkeling, and diving within the reserve to explore its vibrant underwater life.  Gustavia, the capital of St. Barthelemy Island, is known for its picturesque harbor filled with yachts, historical sites, art galleries, duty-free shopping, gourmet restaurants, and vibrant nightlife, making it a vibrant hub of culture, history, and leisure in the Caribbean.  In addition, the town hosts many popular events like the St. Barth Bucket Regatta and the St. Barth Music Festival, making it lively year-round.

The Gustavia Lighthouse is a nine-meter-high cylindrical-shaped lighthouse perched on a hilltop overlooking Gustavia Harbor.  It was built in 1961 to guide ships safely into the harbor.  Visitors can explore the lighthouse and its surrounding areas, which offer an interesting glimpse into the maritime history of the region while enjoying the panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.  The Swedish Clock Tower is a popular historical landmark that is a significant reminder of the island of St. Barthelemy's Swedish colonial past.  This Swedish bell tower was once the Protestant Sophia Magdalena church, which was named in honor of the Swedish queen Sophie-Madeleine of Denmark and used to call the faithful to religious services.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Fort Karl is a historical fort built during the island’s Swedish colonial era.  It served as a defensive stronghold to protect Gustavia Harbor.  The original structure is now in ruins, but visitors can explore the remnants of the fort.  Its strategic hilltop location provides Instagram-worthy views of Gustavia, making it a popular spot for photography and sightseeing.