These 15 Caribbean Islands Are the Ultimate Beach Bar Destinations

Martinique’s Depth of Choice

Martinique doesn’t always headline conversations like this. It should.

The island has one of the widest spreads of beach environments anywhere in the Caribbean, and each one comes with its own set of bars that feel rooted in place. Along the Anses d’Arlet, you move between small coves with clear water and a steady line of casual restaurants and beach setups. In Le Carbet, the sand runs darker, the crowds thin, and spots like Le Petibonum deliver a polished but still grounded beach bar experience with real French-Caribbean cooking.

Head south and you find Diamant, where the backdrop shifts to the island’s dramatic rock and a string of low-key beach stops. In Trois Ilets, the energy picks up, with a more built-out strip and places like Barracuda. Then there’s Grand Anse, where Ti’ Sable remains one of the most complete toes-in-the-sand experiences anywhere in the region. Or head to Le Marin and have your choice of toes-in-the-sand spots.

You can return here repeatedly and still find new beach bars that feel worth your time.