ST MAARTEN – THE ULTIMATE CARIBBEAN SELFIE SPOT
A unique combination of 37 beaches, deep blue seas and steep hills makes St. Maarten your ultimate destination for making great selfie pictures.
See our top five below – but we are convinced you might find just as great selfie opportunities on our island yourself!
7. Buccaneer Beach Bar: Kim Sha Beach nightlife selfie
Capturing laid-back island vibes? Head to Buccaneer Beach Bar on Kim Sha Beach. By day it’s the perfect sunset-and-cocktail backdrop; by night the scene lights up with live music, fire‑ball art installations, and dynamic beach energy. Position yourself with the iconic “St. Maarten Heart” artwork in the frame for a vibrant and unique selfie that blends beach bar charm with local flair.
6. The Unexpected, Off the Beaten Track Nature
Many of St. Maarten beaches, the likes of Mullet Bay and Maho Beach, are amongst the most photographed in the world. But especially the more rough Atlantic coast, while less known, yields great opportunities for fans of photography. For a great strawl along St. Maarten’s atlantic coast, take a hike from for example Oyster Bay, Dawn Beach, Guana Bay or Pointe Blanche. On the Hiking trail in between of the latter two, you find the Natural Pool area. Also, early birds can use the Atlantic coast for sunrise selfies – whereas the Caribbean coast is better used for sunset pictures.
5. Dutch Blonde Beach Bar
Craft Beer Brewery Dutch Blonde Beach Bar’s swing has become a selfie hotspot. Whether it is people tasting their craft beers, going for dinner or using their first – in – the- Caribbean Escape Rooms, many can’t help but pose on their swing. One couple even used it as their invitational image to celebrate their marriage anniversary!
4. Love‑Lock Bridge – Simpson Bay Causeway
Add a romantic twist to your selfie collection: the Causeway Bridge near Simpson Bay has heart-shaped panels filled with love‑locks – padlocks affixed by couples on a sturdy metal frame. It’s like a mini Bridge of Love in the Caribbean! You’ll get sweeping lagoon views, the silhouette of your lock, and a local symbol of forever love. Tip: bring your own padlock (none are sold on-site), walk partway across the 700 m bridge, and snap a memorable moment.
3. A touch of Am(a)sterdam
Amasterdam Cafe at Front Street, Philipsburg offers a great photo opportunity for those people want to make a parody of touching Dutch Kingdom soil – but without the rainy weather. Amasterdam has a large wooden clog to sit in, Amsterdam red light district – inspired windows you can sit in, and even more uniquely a true 1912 Amsterdam cable car. The tram might not take you far – but for sure is helpful with taking a great selfie.
