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Brian & Chloe

ON THE WATER & BEYOND

Activities.

Jet Skiing

Easy Fun Ride

Departs from Shell Beach, Gustavia

Guided jet ski excursions ranging from relaxed coastal rides to a full tour around the island, with stops for swimming and snorkeling.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

CaribWaterplay

Grand Cul-de-Sac

Explore the island's calm, turquoise lagoon by kayak or paddleboard. Beginner-friendly, and one of the best spots to see sea turtles.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving

Island Diving

Gustavia Harbor

Reefs, shipwrecks, and protected marine-life sites around the island. Options for certified divers and beginners alike.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
CERTIFICATION INFO REQUESTED

Serial Divers

Gustavia Harbor

The same reefs and wrecks, a different crew. Another well-regarded option for certified and first-time divers.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
CERTIFICATION INFO REQUESTED

Tennis & Padel

St. Barth Tennis Club

St. Jean

Outdoor courts for casual matches, private lessons, and group clinics. Equipment rental can typically be arranged.

ASK YOUR CONCIERGE TO BOOK

Le Domaine Padel

Lurin

One of the island's most social sporting addresses: padel courts, coaching, a café, and a pro shop on-site.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Golf

St Barths doesn't have a course. This is a day trip.

Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club

Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla

Serious golfers can turn it into an island-hopping day: nearly every hole here has a breathtaking Caribbean view. Bring a passport and allow time for immigration both ways, and confirm flight schedules before booking a tee time.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
PASSPORT REQUIRED

This list is ours: personal favorites, not sponsored picks. Hours, prices, and availability change, so confirm directly with each spot before you go.

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Shopping.

Gustavia

Around the harbor, luxury houses, jewelry stores, designer boutiques, and international names create an elegant open-air itinerary.

Saint Jean

Beach chic and a cluster of boutiques, easy to fold into a beach day at St. Jean.

ON FOOT

Hiking.

There are beautiful hikes all over the island. These are our favorites.

30–40 MIN

TOP PICK

Colombier Beach Trail

Coastal views the entire way, with snorkeling once you arrive. The most scenic hike on the island.

1.5 HRS

EASIEST

Nature Reserve Trail

Flat terrain at Grand Cul-de-Sac, family-friendly and easy to fold into a beach day.

15 MIN

HIDDEN GEM

Grand Fond Natural Pool

A lunar landscape with a natural pool, tide-dependent, so check conditions before you go.

286 M

HIGHEST POINT

Morne de Vitet Summit

360° views of the whole island from an unmarked trail. The payoff is worth the scramble.

1 HR

WILDEST TRAIL

Anse des Cayes to Pointe des Carrières

Rocky coastline with wide-open Atlantic views, the most rugged hike on this list.

VARIES

BEST FOR WILDLIFE

Saint-Barthélemy Nature Reserve

Birds, rays, sea turtles, and mangroves. Go slow and bring binoculars.

BEACH CLUBS

Where to lounge.

Gyp Sea

St. Jean Beach

Boho-chic beach club with BBQ dishes, exotic cocktails, and a beach cigar cellar.

La Guérite

St. Jean Beach

Mediterranean-inspired beach club brought over from Cannes, sun-soaked lunches that stretch into golden hour.

Loulou

Fouquet's Saint-Barth, Gustavia

A family-style beach restaurant with mischievous, nonchalant elegance, opening at Fouquet’s Saint-Barth.

Nikki Beach

St. Jean Beach

Party central on St. Jean: iconic white umbrellas, sushi, DJs, and the island’s most legendary Sundays.

Nao Beach Club

St. Jean Beach

Japanese-Mediterranean fusion in a sand-touched, tropical-modern setting, from the team behind Kinugawa.

DINING

Where to eat.

Le Café

French Bistro · Gustavia

A lively Parisian-style café that transitions from dinner into late-night music and dancing.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Bonito

French & Latin American · Gustavia

Chic, energetic, and known for panoramic harbor views, excellent cocktails, and magnificent sunsets.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Tamarin

OUR FAVORITE

French-Caribbean · Saline

Our top pick. A romantic dining experience tucked inside a lush tropical garden surrounding a centuries-old tamarind tree.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Sand Bar

International & Caribbean · St. Jean, Eden Rock Hotel

Relaxed but refined beachfront dining overlooking St. Jean Bay. A beautiful choice for breakfast, lunch, or sunset cocktails.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

Beefbar

Contemporary Steakhouse · Gustavia, at Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf

Premium cuts, creative street-food-inspired plates, and beautiful views over Gustavia Harbor.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

L'Isola

Italian · Gustavia

A sophisticated and romantic island classic known for authentic Italian cuisine and an intimate candlelit atmosphere.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

La Petite Plage

Mediterranean · Gustavia

A stylish harborfront restaurant with Mediterranean dishes, a lively atmosphere, and tables set directly in the sand.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

La Case

French-Caribbean · Flamands, at Cheval Blanc

Elegant beachfront dining featuring local seafood, island flavors, and the effortlessly chic atmosphere of Cheval Blanc.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

WHILE YOU'RE ON THE ISLAND

St Barths favorites

A running list of where we love to eat, lounge, and play on the island, built for you to browse before or during the trip. Book ahead where it says to; St Barths gets busy.

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