What to do and see in French Polynesia, French Polynesia: The Best Beaches

May 10, 2022 Tambra Mccollister

Tahiti and Bora Bora are the most well known French Polynesian islands, thanks to their picture-perfect beaches and romantic ambiance. Indeed, these islands are ideal for handholding, with their lush landscapes and mood-setting features like lagoons and grottos. The heart-shaped island of Mo’orea makes a wonderful base for divers and snorkelers eager to explore its surrounding barrier reef system. Feeding the massive, sacred eels of Huahine is a one-in-a-lifetime way to experience an important local ritual.
Restaurants in French Polynesia

1. Tereia Beach

French Polynesia http://homepage.hispeed.ch/staeger
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 214 reviews

Tereia Beach

Reviewed By cbfraser

Beach is wonderful and endless sand in waist deep, clear water across the lagoon. Rays and small black tip sharks(harmless). Snorkeling is ok - poor coral but some fish life and at one exotic lionfish.

2. Plage des Sables Roses

Tuherahera French Polynesia
Excellent
93%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 27 reviews

Plage des Sables Roses

3. Mahana Park

Punaauia French Polynesia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

Mahana Park

4. Matira Beach

Raititi Point French Polynesia
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,490 reviews

Matira Beach

Picturesque beach offers scenic hiking trails and tourist services including several boutique shops, the popular Ben's Place snack bar and restaurants.

Reviewed By lindav3575

One of the most beautiful locations in the world! The colors of the water were incredible as was the white sand beach.

5. Temae Beach

Moorea Island French Polynesia +689 87 38 45 65
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 442 reviews

Temae Beach

Reviewed By shammock2713 - Virginia Beach, United States

This was our favorite beach to visit during our stay on Moorea. It was relatively easy to find and not too far from Toatea lookout. once you turn off the main road, it’s a pretty bumpy dirt/rock road full of potholes. Just drive slowly and dodge as many as you can. Ample parking and shoreline available. There are coconut trees and a few shade spots between the parking and the beachfront. The reef is very easy to access. It’s mostly a sandbar on the left side of the beach, and as you move to the right toward the Sofitel resort bungalows it becomes reef. The area just before the Sofitel bungalows had the best snorkeling we had on all of Moorea, with extremely healthy, mature reef, no signs of coral bleaching, and tons of fish. It’s pretty shallow (5-8’ deep) throughout and makes for east snorkeling. There were plenty of areas to explore it was a good amount of sandy spots in between the coral that you can stand on if you need a break. We brought some bread out there during one of our ventures and the fish were very friendly!

6. Tiahura Beach

Ha'apiti French Polynesia
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Tiahura Beach

Reviewed By jimtam

We had a group of 10 and we enjoyed all of the beautiful water and sand at this beach.. we searched for shells and found many different ones. Very beautiful..

7. Ta'ahiamanu Beach

French Polynesia
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Ta'ahiamanu Beach

Reviewed By Fisher7 - Austin, United States

Nice long public beach, great snorkeling! Beautiful views, some picnic tables and shade trees. Went several times and always enjoyed it

8. Taharuu Beach

Papara French Polynesia
Excellent
40%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Taharuu Beach

Reviewed By SL21872 - Largo, United States

Loved the waves and the ever changing ocean colors. Watched the surfers and body boarders. Beautiful black sand beach, Clean park area with restrooms.

9. Fakarava beach

French Polynesia
Excellent
73%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Fakarava beach

Reviewed By richardf600 - Louisville, United States

We had so much fun at the Fakarava Beach. We have never seen sharks up close but, there were several of them right in the shallow waters. A local man was feeding them and they reacted like pets. They gave everyone a a lot of thrills and enjoyment. he told everyone they were friendly sharks and would not bite. No one got in the water to find out.

10. Plage La Cloche de Hina

Tuherahera French Polynesia
Excellent
57%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Plage La Cloche de Hina

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