Shell Beach
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Shell Beach

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Beach awash with tiny seashells due to sheltered location

clear waters
calm waters
snorkeling
restaurant nearby
easy walk
small beach
natural shade
street parking
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"At Shell Beach I saw thousands of years of accumulated cockle shells, each the size of a thumbnail and bleached pure white, covering the shore in unfathomable numbers." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Shell Beach

Miss V.

Google
Another beautiful beach on St. Barth. We stopped here on a little trip around the island in a rental car. We parked a block away and walked. I didn’t see a parking lot and if there is one it is small. Street parking is plentiful. The shells are ground up. There weren’t big chunks like I was thinking there would be. You can walk on it no problem. It was easy to find. We didn’t stay very long, I just wanted to see the shells. We grabbed a drink from a neighboring bar and kept on our adventure.

Primrose Meriel M.

Google
A small beach in Gustavia, St..Barth's that has a unique shell sand. The water was so enticing🥰 to swim and safe for all walks of life It is a walking distance from a down town area and they have a restaurant nearby.

p B.

Google
Visited December 2025 A pleasant enough beach and very pretty. Sadly, it is not very big and lacks shade but, it was ok - certainly nothing to write home about.

Holly H.

Google
Nice place to bring the kids to sort through shells and watch hermit crabs. We were able to find close parking at 5pm and the sun was off the beach so it was pleasant to sit in the natural shade.

Sam F.

Google
Very popular beach an easy walk from downtown Gustavia. Was a great place to swim and cool off after hiking around the city under a hot sun. Lots of people there the day we were, but still plenty of space. Waves on the beach warrant caution with small children but easily managed by adults. There’s food for purchase and umbrellas/beach chairs to rent.

Travel H.

Google
Loved this beach! Clear waters and when I went it was pretty calm. It is very small so I can see how it could get crowded, although when I went it wasn't. There were so many shells and I spent hours combing the beach which is one of my favorite things to do. There was a restaurant near by so you could easily get drinks. The walk was not far from parking. Hands down worth visiting. We spent about an hour before exploring other beaches but after exploring the rest I could have easily spent the entire day at this beach. Loved it!

Scott K.

Google
Easy walk to s senic beach. On the smaller dide but very pleasant and worthy of a stop.

Maciej P.

Google
A different than all of the beaches I visited on this Island or the Anguilla/st. Martin. Instead of white sand there are millions of shells here (and gray sand below). There is also an amazing reef here if you want to snorkel with many different types of fish some of which I have never seen before. Definitely worth a visit especially if you come for a day trip to st. Barth. If you want some intimacy you can go far in the left and hide between the rocks.