Favorite Anguilla Beaches

33 magnificent Anguilla beaches.

"Choose one."

Certainly there can be no harder task than to name the single best from so many perfect, yet different, beaches.

So let me cheat a bit and pick three, for different reasons...

1) Best Big Beach... Shoal Bay East

This is a 2-mile strand of perfect white sand. It has been named the world's best beach (not just the Caribbean's) by many top tourist magazines and authorities. Here's a photo of my dad, little sister and me...

We love walking that beach.

The sand is so powdery and stretches a mile, comes to a point with some fantastic reefs, and then goes another mile.

Several good beach bars (I think that's why my dad loves Anguilla anyway!), not to mention terrific, open-air restaurants right on the beach.

Here you see Yuki (my younger sister), my mom and me at the Madeariman Restaurant...

The food was great, and you won't find a place that's more on the beach.

Have their grilled snapper sandwich!

My sister and mother both swear by the ribs, too.

This beach is also known for its outstanding snorkeling!

And you probably do not know what it is most UNknown for! Click here to visit the virtually deserted end of the biggest and best of all Anguilla Beaches...

 

2) "Funkiest" Beach... Sandy Ground.

I put "funkiest" in quotes because that's what my dad calls it. I just think it's a cool place.

People from around the world dock their boats here when they visit.

And as you can see...

There are a heck of a lot of boats and people crowding this coolest of Anguilla beaches.

As a matter of fact, it's one big gigantic party!

Actually, it really is a big party...

It's Anguilla's biggest party... bigger even than Christmas!!

It's Anguilla Carnival's August Monday boat races, which you can read more about by clicking this link.

Usually, Sandy Ground is a lot slower with a few foreign sailors docked and the occasional huge container ship.

If you like to dance, drink and party, don't miss Johnno's by day and Pumphouse by night.

 

3) My Personal Favorite... Barnes Bay.

Even though this is where we lived for a month back in 2002, I didn't pick it because I'm biased...

Of all the Anguilla beaches, it used to be that you would hardly ever see anybody here.

Barnes Bay was truly a secluded beach. The beach is more populated now that Viceroy Anguilla resort straddles both Barnes Bay and meads Bay.

Back in 2002, our villa was between two luxury villas that cost over $3,000 per night! Now, with Viceroy, there are many more high-end accommodation options on Barnes Bay.

Still, there are three great little snorkeling areas!

The beach is a wonderful fine powder, no rocks or coarse shells as some of the others have. And, as you can see, it's simply beautiful...

Most of all though, I really feel comfortable on this beach.

Maybe I am a little biased after all.

But you can't really blame me, with great memories like the ones below...

My mom, really relaxed.
Anguilla beaches do that to you!

My sister and I swam
and played here every day
but don't like to stop to pose for photos!...

We even got mom into
the water of my personal favorite!

Of all of the 33 Anguilla beaches, these are my top 3. If you pushed me to name only one, I'd have to say Barnes Bay... but then again, I am biased.

Memories count, after all.

More Beautiful Anguilla Beaches

Kristin's Anguilla Beaches Beach Walks...
Kristin Bourne reports on each of her long beach walks, providing an in-depth look at Anguilla's most pristine beaches!

• Sandy Ground Beach: Sandy Ground beach truly captures the essence of Anguilla... From the history and island flavor, the bustle of boats, the tasty eateries, local bars, and nightlife, Sandy Ground is one of the best Anguilla beaches.
• Shoal Bay Anguilla Beach: The top-ranked beach in Anguilla, the Caribbean and even the world. My friend Kristin Bourne takes us on a virtual walking tour of the beach from west to east, stopping in at every establishment.
• Meads Bay Anguilla: Meads Bay is one of the island's most wide, expansive and visually impressive beaches. With many options for accommodations and restaurants, it's no wonder why Meads Bay is a loyally loved beach.
• Little Bay Anguilla: Little Bay is one of Anguilla's most remote and rewarding beaches, accessed only by rope or by boat. It is a special spot for relaxing, snorkeling and more adventurous pursuits too, like rock-diving!
• Rendezvous Bay Anguilla: Rendezvous Bay is amongst Anguilla's most impressive big beaches. Long, wide and expansive, with sparkling seas, soft sand and a St. Martin backdrop, this beach soothes the soul. It is also home to the world's #1 beach bar, as rated by CNN.
• Island Harbour: Island Harbour is a charming fishing village located on the island's east side. Pretty fishing boats dot its crystal clear waters, local children sail Sunfish, and picturesque Scilly Cay lies in the distance. Surrounded by a few tasty eateries, Island Harbour is not to be missed.

Other Hidden Gems & Popular Favorite Anguilla Beaches

• Magnificent Meads Bay Beach
  Wonderful walking beach, nice resorts to stop in, and Blanchard's is here.
• Rendezvous Bay Anguilla
  This is the beach we most enjoy simply walking upon.
• "Deadly" Western Tip Beaches
  Dear old Dad almost "bit the dust" here. Literally.
• Best Beginners Snorkeling Beach
  Calm and you're rarely more than knee-deep. But you'll see fish!
• Live Web Cam Views of Anguilla Beaches
  For those times when you can't be here and it's snowing at home!
• Best Floating Boach
  My Dad's favorite water sport!

Anguilla's Unknown Waters
The island is known for their beautiful beaches. But other stunning bodies of water are calm, breath taking, and ideal spots for bird watching.

Our Favorite Beaches Worldwide
Of course our family loves Anguilla beaches, but what about the rest of the world's beaches? Here are our top ten, complete with photos, outside of Anguilla. Click here to read about our favorite beaches around the world.

That about covers our favorite Anguilla beaches...

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When all is said and done, Anguilla is about its beaches. Each is flawless, perfect in its own way, each with its own character that causes each of us to have a favorite. What's yours?

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