ORIENT BAY BEACH

Orient Bay Beach: Watersports Center

Orient Bay Beach is one of the longest and most well known beaches on island. The beach lies opposite the stretched, uninhabited Caye Verte. It is best known for being one of the meccas for water-sports on island, clothing optional / nude beach and its large offer of restaurants. Pertaining to water sports, Orient Beach is best known for the island’s best kitesurfing spots. Catamaran charters and boat rentals are available; as is wind surfing equipment. Last but definitely not least, Orient Bay Beach is known for many restaurants. Beach clubs dotted along the beach as well as dozens of restaurants on the towns central square provide opportunities to make your day a full Orient Bay day.

Nude Beach: Clothing Optional

Parts of Orient Beach are semi-clothing optional or nude beach; most of the beach is a beach like anywhere else. Though nudity is tolerated on Orient Beach near the Club Orient (south) section, people would still wear bathing suits on most of the beach.

For more information about Orient Bay Beach clothing optional etiquette, see the beaches section of our Travel Information.

Things To Do in Orient Bay Beach

Apart from above attractions readily available on the beach and the central square, consider a cultural excursion to nearby Amuseum Naturalis. This museum charges no access, is open 24/7 and has great exhibitions about culture, architecture and nature of the island. Also, Pinel Island and Tintamarre are very close by for a day trip.

Where to find Orient Bay Beach

Orient Bay Beach is in the Orient Bay area of St. Maarten / St. Martin. Though buses from Marigot pass by the main entrance of the resort town, it is quite a walk to the beach from the stop (10 – 20) minutes at a minimum depending where you need to be on this long beach. It is most common to reach the town by taxi, car rental or island tour. Orient Bay Beach is on the French (northern) Side of the island of St. Maarten / St. Martin.

Find Orient Bay Beach and other Beaches of St Maarten / St Martin on our Interactive Map or see the 360° video of the beach above!

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