Pearl Beach, St Barth St Jean beach is in many ways where tourism in St Barth began, and this stretch of white sand beach directly adjacent to the island’s airport has always occupied a special place in the jet-set psyche. And the recently-rebranded Pearl Beach (formerly La Plage) is true to that history, with a low-key, fun, playful atmosphere and a menu of French Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine. By night, it turns into one of St Barth’s most delectable dinner spots.