In recent years, some exciting beach clubs have sprung up on St Barth, an island known for its beautiful beaches. Chilling at a lively beach club can be a fantastic way to spend an afternoon—and you have plenty of exceptional options to choose from.
Sit down at a waterfront table and enjoy mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, lively music and unparalleled ocean views. The vibe is world class, yet you don’t need to “dress” for dinner; stylish barefoot chic defines the dress code.
Read through this guide to the beach clubs of St Barth for an overview of their ambience, menus and unique features, along with their location and contact information. Remember that WIMCO St Barth Properties can help you make lunch reservations at any of these coveted hangouts.
If St Jean Beach is party central in St Barth, then Nikki Beach is ground zero. There’s always something happening at Nikki Beach St Barth, perhaps the most glamorous of the dozen Nikki Beach locations scattered around the globe.
Iconic white-branded umbrellas gleam along the sands of St Jean Beach, where beachfront dining melds international flavors with West Indies zest. Sample the delectable cuisine as the jet-setter clientele listen to tunes spun by first-rate DJs.
Insider tip: Make sure you swing by for “Amazing Sundays” when the energy is legendary, as live music complements hefty servings of sushi and Champagne.
What we love: Experience the thrill of dancing on the tables as renowned saxophonist Jimmy Sax lays down a blazing beat.
Location: Plage de St Jean, St Jean Bay 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 590 27 64 64
Make a reservation: [email protected]
One of the newer entrants to the St Barth beach club scene, La Guérite Beach occupies prime real estate on the eastern end of St Jean Beach, resting between perennial favorites Nikki Beach and Gyp Sea. La Guérite’s restaurant rivals those of its two neighbors and is cousin to La Guérite in Gustavia, an offshoot of a long-standing eatery on the French Riviera.
Insider tip: The vibe here is lively, but music and energy ramp up on weekends for their second seating.
What we love: Hands down, it’s the food! The Mediterranean-inspired menu at La Guérite Beach is haute beach cuisine.
Location: Plage de St Jean, St Jean 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 690 34 50 45
Make a reservation: [email protected]
Gyp Sea – St Jean
Located on the far eastern end of St Jean Beach, Gyp Sea is a boho-chic beach club with a laid-back vibe. Barbeque takes center stage at Gyp Sea, and nearly every menu item spends some quality time on the grill. Make sure you also consider the daily-catch raw fish selection.
If libations are on your mind, have the bartender walk you through the top-shelf rums. Perhaps sip a signature cocktail from a parrot-shaped vessel.
Insider tip: Walk along the beachfront from Eden Rock for a fun way to reach Gyp Sea.
What we love: There’s so much to love, but we are especially fond of the feet-in-sand dining, the rare rums and the beach cigar cellar. After lunch, rent one of the club’s numerous chaise lounges for a little R&R by the water.
Location: Plage du Pelican, St Jean 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 590 77 53 01
Make a reservation: [email protected]
Shellona is the only beach club that lies within Gustavia’s city limits and rests on the shores of Shell Beach. The sand here is comprised almost entirely of seashells—inspiration for the name of both the club and the beach.
Besides featuring gorgeous cove views and idyllic swimming, Shellona is noteworthy for its Greek Islands-inspired ambience, which also extends to its cuisine. Sample Executive Chef Yiannis Kioroglou’s dishes that seamlessly blend Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors while listening to DJ spins of music reminiscent of Mykonos and Ibiza.
Insider tip: Book a table for lunch well in advance, as availability is often limited
What we love: There’s easy access from Gustavia, and it specializes in excellent Greek fusion cuisine.
Location: Shell Beach, Gustavia 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 590 29 06 66
Make a reservation: [email protected]
While Nikki Beach and NAO are known for their partying atmosphere, Pearl Beach Club is comfortable and relaxing. Set in the middle of St Jean Beach at the Pearl Beach Hotel, the club offers spectacular views of the small aircraft taking off and landing nearby.
Fresh seafood dominates the menu here, where you can also grab a drink at the bar, lunch on the deck or dine on a sandy floor.
Insider tip: Pearl Beach Club is one of only a few beachside restaurants that serves breakfast. There’s no better way to start the day than to dive into your pain au chocolate and café au lait while digging your toes into the sand just steps away from lapping waves! It’s also open for dinner.
What we love: The feet-in-sand covered dining is the best.
Location: St Jean Bay, St Jean 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 590 52 81 33
Make a reservation: [email protected]
From its remote, idyllic setting on a palm tree-shaded beach at water’s edge, La Toiny Beach Club might fool you into thinking you are in Tahiti. There are no hotels or villas in sight, but La Toiny Beach Club’s restaurant fare is anything but sparse.
The menu changes frequently, but it always includes French/Caribbean fusion dishes such as tempura, truffle Croque Monsieur, grilled fish and prawns, and mouthwatering pastas. Make sure to check out the fish-of-the-day and butcher’s-cut specials.
Insider tip: You’re at the ideal spot to watch surfers in action while you enjoy a delectable meal.
What we love: Decadent couples’ chaises, shaded by canvas flaps, rest side by side on the tranquil eastern end of the property—the perfect spot to relax after a lazy lunch at the club.
Location: Anse de Toiny, Toiny 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 590 270 88 88
Make a reservation: [email protected]
La Kala St Barth, set on the sun-warmed sand of Grand Cul de Sac beach, features stunning Italian cuisine. Enjoy La Kala’s casual ambience, take in the breathtaking views of the bay’s translucent waters and walk barefoot in the sand for an experience like no other.
Insider tip: You’re spoiled for choices when it comes to seating and scenery at La Kala. Arguably the prime perch is where you can watch the chef perform his magic.
What we love: La Kala has some of the best desserts on the island—homemade gelato, ice cream and lemon pie to name a few. It’s also a perfect place to watch kiteboarders do their thing.
Location: Grand cul de sac 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 690 76 62 20
Another newcomer among the beach clubs of St Barth, NAO BEACH is a collaboration between Chefs Kawaï and Alexandre Delage, delicately blending a cuisine that features Japanese and Mediterranean influences.
Katsu Milanese, Yuzukosho lobster, Wahoo carpaccio, wagyu sliders and black cod miso are among the specialties of this feet-in-the-sand dining spot. Afterward, relax on sunbeds for R&R or bop along to DJ tunes in the afternoon.
Insider tip: The signature cocktails at NAO BEACH are standouts. Try the Osaka Sour!
What we love: NAO sits on the stretch of St Jean Beach that gets the best prevailing breezes, so even at peak sun time you’ll be naturally cooled.
Location: St Jean Bay, St Jean 97133, St Barth
Phone number: +590 590 77 47 48
Make a reservation: [email protected]
When you experience a WIMCO St Barth Properties luxury vacation, you have perks galore. One of our favorites is having our signature concierge service take care of any reservations you may want at the local beach clubs.
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