This pristine cove on the eastern coast is one of the island’s most popular. And if you consider people-watching a sport, you’re in luck. The beach is abuzz with activities thanks in large part to the strand’s fronting reef. Snorkeling is tops, and there are also Jet Ski, sailboat and parasailing outfitters, along with a healthy selection of bars and restaurants. Tip: Bathing suits are optional on the beach’s southern end.
France, French West Indies, Saint Martin, Orient Bay, beach with turquoise waters with Saint Barthelemy on the horizon
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Orient Bay
This pristine cove on the eastern coast is one of the island’s most popular. And if you consider people-watching a sport, you’re in luck. The beach is abuzz with activities thanks in large part to the strand’s fronting reef. Snorkeling is tops, and there are also Jet Ski, sailboat and parasailing outfitters, along with a healthy selection of bars and restaurants. Tip: Bathing suits are optional on the beach’s southern end.
