20 Photos of Beautiful Caribbean Beaches

by Patrick Clarke
Last updated:: 9:00 PM ET, Wed April 29, 2020

PHOTO: Aerial shot of Trunk Bay, St John, US Virgin Islands. (photo via cdwheatley/E+)

Delta flight approaches St Maarten's Princess Juliana Airport above onlookers on Maho Beach. (photo via SeanPavonePhoto/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Shoal Bay East Beach, Anguilla. (photo via mtcurado/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Grand Anse Bay, Grenada (photo via Flavio Vallenari / E+ Royalty-free Getty Images)

Couple walking Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica. (photo via Debbie Ann Powell/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus)

A scenic view of Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton Parish, Bermuda. (photo via Andrew F Kazmierski / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Tourists enjoying Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. (photo via fallbrook/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus)

Aruba's Eagle Beach. (photo via Jan-Otto/iStock Unreleased)

The Bahamas' Pink Sands Beach. (photo via zxvisual/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Trunk Bay Beach, St John, US Virgin Islands. (photo via cdwheatley/E+)

Beach in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. (photo via JoaoBarcelos / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Crane Beach in Barbados. (photo via Fyletto / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

The Baths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. (photo via cdwheatley/E+)

Majors Bay Beach, St Kitts. (photo via Wirepec/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Anse des Flamands in St Barts, French West Indies. (photo via cdwheatley/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Sky view of Tobago Cays in St Vincent and the Grenadines. (photo via Erwin Barbe/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

PHOTO: Soufriere, St Lucia. (photo courtesy of St Lucia Tourism Authority) (Photo: St Lucia Tourism Authority)

Varadero Beach, Cuba. (photo via Aurore Kervoern/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Flamenco Beach on the island of Culebra, Puerto Rico. (Photo via arenacreative / iStock / Getty Images Plus) (arenacreative/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Playa Kenepa Grandi, Curacao. (photo via Orietta Gaspari/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Aerial view over Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (photo via cristianlE+)

Heavenly Hotspots

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The Caribbean is renowned for its world-class beaches and although travelers might not be able to experience them right now amid the coronavirus pandemic, these picturesque coastlines aren't going anywhere. Here are 20 one-of-a-kind Caribbean beaches guaranteed to keep us daydreaming of travel.

Maho Beach, St Maarten

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Located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, Maho Beach is famous for its close proximity to Princess Juliana International Airport, drawing tourists who come to soak up the sun, sand and sea, as well as watch landing planes, which fly just over their heads.

Shoal Bay East, Anguilla

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Anguilla's Shoal Bay East is a hit with visitors, including daytrippers coming from nearby St. Maarten. The beach is ideal for a wide range of activities, including relaxing, snorkeling, diving and much more.

Grand Anse Beach, Grenada

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Grenada is home to dozens of stellar beaches but none more coveted than Grand Anse Beach, a two-mile stretch of serene coastline complemented by an inviting cyan-blue colored bay.

Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica

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Widely considered to be the best beach in Jamaica, Negril's Seven Mile Beach is a legendary locale popular for its powdery white sand, crystal clear waters, sunsets and water sports, among other draws.

Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

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Despite its isolated location in the Atlantic, Bermuda undoubtedly has a distinctly Caribbean feel that's on full display at the beautiful Horseshoe Bay Beach, which is unsurprisingly among the world's most Instagrammed beaches.

Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands

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Grand Cayman's award-winning Seven Mile Beach is as gorgeous as they come. This walkable stretch of shoreline is certainly popular for its beauty but also attracts visitors with its luxe resorts, restaurants, beach bars and shops.

Eagle Beach, Aruba

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Home to some of the most inviting white sand anywhere in the Caribbean, Eagle Beach is Aruba's widest and the site of two of the most famous fofoti trees on the island in addition to eye-popping divi-divi trees.

Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas

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Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island in the Bahamas is no stranger to accolades, setting itself apart with its pale pink sand which is always comfortable to the touch as well as its inviting reefs.

Trunk Bay Beach, US Virgin Islands

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One of the most photographed beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Trunk Bay on the island of St. John features a healthy stretch of white sand as well as a self-guided Underwater Snorkeling Trail.

Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos

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Routinely recognized among the world's best, Grace Bay Beach located on the northeast coast of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos is beloved for its pristine white sand and incredibly calm turquoise waters.

Crane Beach, Barbados

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Barbados' Crane Beach is famous for its beautiful pink sand and the namesake resort situated on a cliff overlooking the shoreline that's been attracting honeymooners and other paradise seekers for decades.

The Baths, British Virgin Islands

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The Baths found on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands is best known for its granite boulders that trap water to form tranquil pools and create a one-of-a-kind beach experience.

Majors Bay Beach, St Kitts and Nevis

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This isolated beach on the island of St. Kitts is as peaceful as Caribbean beaches come and is also a favorite among swimmers and snorkelers looking to explore below the water's surface.

Flamands Beach, St Barths

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One of St. Barths' largest beaches, the incredibly walkable and wide Flamands Beach has got it all, including gorgeous white sand, soothing palm trees and plenty of waves.

Tobago Cays, St Vincent and the Grenadines

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The breathtaking Tobago Cays of the Southern Grenadines is among the most preserved locales in the entire Caribbean, offering up sun-kissed white-sand beaches, calm, clear waters and even sea turtles.

Soufriere, St Lucia

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St. Lucia's original capital is home to a slew of gorgeous beaches featuring dramatic backdrops that include the towering Pitons and the expansive Caribbean Sea.

Varadero Beach, Cuba

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Ranked as the world's second-best beach in Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Awards in 2019, Cuba's Varadero Beach features more than a dozen miles of white-sand shoreline and stands out for its eye-popping blue water.

Flamenco Beach, Puerto Rico

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Located on the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico, Flamenco Beach boasts a curved stretch of white sand and remarkably calm turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling. It's also the site of a pair of rusting, graffiti-covered tanks left behind by the U.S. military.

Kenepa Beach, Curacao

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Curacao's Playa Kenepa comprises a pair of beaches, including the more intimate Kenepa Chiki and the larger Kenepa Grandi. Both of these picturesque coves are a hit with locals and tourists alike.

Bavaro Beach, Dominican Republic

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Undoubtedly among the most scenic beaches in the Caribbean, Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is an ideal beach for sitting back and soaking up the sun or shade under a swaying palm tree.

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher