10 Best Beaches In The Caribbean
A Personal Look at the Best Beaches in the Caribbean, from Powdery Sands to Pink-Hued Shores. Read on for a list of top strands to consider!
By Sherri Eisenberg | Published on August 18, 2025
When I am doing mundane things at home — running errands, washing dishes or taking out the trash — my thoughts start to turn to the best beaches in the Caribbean, many of which I have been lucky enough to visit over the years. In the morning, as I drive my little one to school, I remember trips past, stretching out on powdery sand and watching the edge of the surf kiss the shore with foamy froth. On a recent trip to the Caribbean, I especially enjoyed watching my little one build sandcastles at the water's edge. Sure, as the tide comes in the waves knock them over, and he knows that's inevitable. But, like so many experiences on vacations, it's about the journey for him rather than the destination — and I quite like that attitude.
Wondering which Caribbean Island has the best beaches of all? It's impossible to pick just one, so read on for a list of the 10 best beaches in the Caribbean.
The best beaches in the Caribbean look like the perfect postcard.
1. Trunk Bay Beach, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
When your cruise to Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, you may be tempted to follow the crowds to Magens Bay Beach, a mere 20-minute cab ride from the ship terminal. It's a great beach, and the easy travel there makes it a popular one, too.
But if you're a true beach lover, I recommend making the trek to the gorgeous strands on neighboring St. John, a spectacular gem of an island that's made up largely of U.S. National Park land. Getting to Trunk Bay Beach requires a ferry from Charlotte Amalie, a 40-minute ride with departures throughout the day. Once there though, you'll be glad you made the effort as it is one of the prettiest places to visit. The sand sparkles like diamonds in the sun, making this easily one of the very best white sand beaches in the Caribbean, and the water is so shallow you can watch the fish swim around your ankles. The crowds — at least on weekday mornings — are nowhere to be found. Snorkel your way around the fish, sea turtles and stingrays, then grab a bite from the snack bar — they serve up everything from shrimp burgers to fish sandwiches with pineapple chutney.
