Fodor's Expert Review Shell Beach

Because of its rather sheltered southward-facing location on the coast south of downtown Gustavia, this small beach sees high numbers of shells washing ashore. Despite that, the unspoken rule here is "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints." A taxi will be happy to take you here, but for most people it's a relatively easy walk. Have lunch at Shellona for music and relaxed island vibes. Best for: walking. Amenities: food and drink; restrooms.