Top Things to do in St Martin / St Maarten
Top Restaurants in St Martin / St Maarten
What to do and see in St Martin / St Maarten, St Martin / St Maarten: The Best Things to do
Get the experience of visiting two island colonies in the same 37 square miles. Saint Maarten/Saint Martin's spicy marriage of Caribbean, French and Dutch cultures matches its physical diversity: the island is both urban and untamed, with rain forest-like landscapes, white beaches, and amazing caves and wildlife.
Restaurants in St Martin / St Maarten
1. Miguel's Hot Beach Spot
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By CrazyGlen - Albany, United States
They say St. Maarten is the friendly island! Since 1993, we have found this to be very true! It's the people of St. Maarten that make us feel welcome! That is what keeps us coming back. Now to the point, Miguel is the BEST of the best when it comes to hospitality and taking care of his customers! The Boardwalk is a great place to enjoy a day on the beach, combined with fine dining, fun shopping and plenty of bar hopping! Of course, the first thing to do is pick out some chairs & umbrella and jump in the water! There are plenty of choices, but if you don't pick the orange umbrellas, you won't meet Miguel and that will be the greatest loss of your vacation....
2. Pinel Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,502 reviews
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Reviewed By jmileswindowcleaning - St Martin / St Maarten, Caribbean
The 5 minute boat ride into a private world are worth the time and effort. If you want to escape the crowds of Orient Bay and have an incredible fresh seafood lunch, this is a needed day trip.
3. Maho Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,440 reviews
Located at the end of Maho Bay and also very close to the airport where airplanes fly right above the beach.
Reviewed By TitanicItems - Lomita, United States
For those with an adventurous spirit, you have to visit the world famous Malo Beach. I wanted to experience the close landing jets and more importantly the jet blast of takeoffs...a bucket list item! Powerful blasts are few and far between since many were hurt and from what we heard, some killed. We waited several hours and saw many low flying jets. As for take-offs: We knew we were in for a trouble when the pilot waived at us as he readied the jet for take-off. He gave full thrust and we were instantly tossed like rag dolls. Apparently this does not happen often any longer since some died. “Get hammered by a jet engine at the St. Marteen airport blast fence ✔️.” Overjoyed!
4. Mullet Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,979 reviews
Reviewed By M8180IXheathera - Glenwood, United States
Great service, great beach and the new beach bar with bathrooms and showers is amazing and has very fun and friendly staff.
5. Orient Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,039 reviews
Reviewed By ommegang - Bloomington, United States
We definitely saw some lingering signs of the destruction wrought by Irma, but the rebuilding seems to be in its last stages. This is already a beautiful beach and it will only get better over the next few months and years. Given the number of facilities and their good reputation we expected it to be super-busy but it wasn't. We did visit in the low season, but the beach is very long and very wide, with lots of room to stroll up and down, enjoy the water, the white sand, and the scenery. Great bars and restaurants too! - I saw some reviewers complain about the seaweed and thought it was rather silly because all natural beaches can have some seaweed. However, a record-breaking sargassum seaweed bloom is taking place and it is definitely affecting these beaches.
6. Little Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 694 reviews
Reviewed By 301ericw - Knoxville, United States
Great beach with amazing snorkeling. If you’re there on a cruise it’s only $5 per person each way. You can rent two chairs and an umbrella for $15. Snorkeling is best off two the left along the rocks and steep rock wall. Great variety of fish. Beach is fabulous with a sandy bottom in most places. Variety of stuff to rent for fun
7. Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,035 reviews
The Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, nestled amongst Front Street's duty free jewelry stores, is possibly the most surprising enterprise in the Caribbean. Who would expect to find Darth Vader, Pinhead from HELLRAISER and Riddley Scott's ALIEN in St Maarten? But this unprecedented showcase has that and a whole lot more. There are displays that span six decades of movie making, relics from THE TERMINATOR, MEN IN BLACK and even THE MALTISE FALCAN. There's also an incredible collection of lifecasts, the actual faces of Hollywood stars, From Bogart & Brando, though Sean Connery & Jack Nicholson to Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolle. The collection is extended to include famous historical figures too… the actual faces of Abraham Lincoln, (cast 3 months before his assassination), Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, (cast in. 1778 and 1783 respectively by french sculptor Jean Antoine Houden), and death masks of both Oliver Cromwell, (1658) and Vladimir Lenin (1924). The Exhibit is the brainchild of Hollywood creature effects wizard Nick Maley, known as "that Yoda Guy" for his contribution to the creation of Yoda for the STAR WARS sagas. If you don't know who Nick is, just google his name. He made over 50 movies, including SUPERMAN, HIGHLANDER, KRULL & LIFEFORCE, worked with Hollywood legends like Sean Connery, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Harrison Ford, (you will see them all in the exhibit), was featured in CINEMAX and HBO specials, won a place in THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS and was nominated for an EMMY. Nick shares his professional perspective on the making of famous movies via DVD and, if you are lucky enough to find him there, he will dedicate purchases from the Yoda Guy Shop and do photos with customers. The Shop sells signed movie memorabilia, posters, antique STAR WARS comics, behind the scene photos and storyboards… unique autographed slices of STAR WARS history that become a legacy to pass on through the family. There's also Nick's celebrated Caribbean artwork, (exhibited in galleries in 18 countries and toured the world with UNESCO. Nick and his wife Gloria have created the Yoda Guy Movie Museum Foundation, a not for profit group to oversee the Exhibit's development. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to support the museum and visit a STAR WARS celebrity. It is recommended on all major cruise lines as a MUST SEE for art and movie fans.
Reviewed By Companion788132 - Edmonton, Canada
The YodaGuy museum has a lot of Star Wars artifacts as well as memorabilia from many, many other movies such as Superman, Men in Black. There is something for everyone to see. Nick Maley, the artistic creator in many movies, including Star Wars, is often In the museum working on adding new items all the time, as well as his own creative island drawings. Come see the Star Wars storyboards, scripts, stormtrooper, the Emporer, and more! Take a quick tour of the museum looking at facial casts of Johnny Depp, Marlon Brandon and Michael Jackson and many many more. The shop has something for everyone and Nick is happy to sign them for you. Proceeds go to his charity. This was a highlight for us and is a must see in Philipsburg. Advance tickets are not required.
8. Great Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,197 reviews
Reviewed By chiefdcates - Cary, United States
We enjoyed chairs and an umbrella on our day at Great Bay Beach. Kids and parents enjoyed the calm waters, there were many activities you could do. Mom slipped off for a little shopping. Picked up Subway for an affordable lunch. Neat to watch the water taxis, jet skis and cruise ships in the area.
9. Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,733 reviews
Shopping, Dinning, Cultural, Romantic Walk
Reviewed By Hafer1002 - Sellersville, United States
Was really nice walk up and down the beach areas. Had some good shops and local cuisine. We highly recommend visiting the area when in St Martin.
10. Kim Sha Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By sudburytravelteam - Sudbury, Canada
We love this little beach. It sits across from the Villas at Simpson Bay. You can rent paddle boards, paddle boats and other water sport things, or enjoy some amazing food (a good variety of vendors along one side of the beach). It's white-sand perfection without the crowds.
