Anguilla beaches for swimming and a day by the sea
From calm swimming bays to offshore cays, these Anguilla beaches offer room to swim, snorkel, stroll or settle in by the water.
Anguilla’s beaches range from sheltered bays with shallow water to small offshore cays reached by boat. These picks combine swimming and shoreline time with options for snorkelling, a beach lunch or a long walk.
Little Bay
Beach, The Valley
The small, cliff-ringed cove has clear, sheltered water, with turtles, rays and fish often seen along the cliffs. Most visitors arrive by boat from Crocus Bay.
Maundays Bay
Beach, West End
This sheltered crescent has calm, clear water for swimming and views across to St. Martin. The beach is public, with Cap Juluca’s whitewashed villas along the shore.
Meads Bay
Beach, West End
A long crescent of white sand with usually smooth, clear water for relaxed swimming. Beachfront restaurants and hotels are nearby, and the shore is a spot to watch the sunset.
Prickly Pear Cays
Parks & Nature, Prickly Pear Cays
Day-trip boats and sailing excursions visit these offshore cays for reef snorkelling and walks on white sand. The waters are part of Anguilla’s marine park system.
Rendezvous Bay
Beach, Blowing Point
Shallow water extends far from shore, with very light waves, making this a family-friendly swimming beach. Its long stretch of sand also suits a quiet walk by the water.
Sandy Island
Things to do, Sandy Ground
A shuttle boat from Road Bay takes visitors to this small offshore cay for swimming, reef snorkelling and a beach lunch of fresh-grilled seafood. It operates seasonally.
Shoal Bay East
Beach, Shoal Bay Village
This two-mile beach has calm, shallow water near shore and a reef within swimming distance for snorkelling. Beach restaurants and loungers make it an option for spending the day.