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If you were to describe a perfect beach, Shoal Bay, Anguilla just might be it. The sugar soft, powder white sand contrasted by an almost electric turquoise blue colored ocean is so beautiful that it’s hard to look away. In addition to its incredible beauty, Shoal Bay offers good swimming, several good bars and restaurants and the ability to rent beach chairs and umbrellas if desired.

Beautiful Shoal Bay

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Located on the north side of Anguilla, Shoal Bay is probably the most talked about beach on Anguilla. You’ll find the middle of Shoal Bay to be the busiest because that’s where the majority of accommodations, restaurants and bars are located. If you want to find a quiet piece of sand on which to relax , hike east or west from the main part of the beach.

Finding a quiet spot

Upper Shoal Bay

Access: There are several access points to Shoal Bay including the road going to Tropical Sunset Beach Bar, the main access road to Uncle Ernie’s BBQ and the road to the former Gwen’s Reggae Bar & Grill (Upper Shoal Bay – but Gwen’s has since moved). In each case parking fairly close to the beach.

The former site of Gwen’s Reggae Grill, Upper Shoal Bay

Beach: Two miles of white, sugar soft sand. Good beach for walking. Ocean bottom is sandy and usually good for swimming. Gentle access into ocean. Some snorkeling in seagrass areas.

Upper Shoal Bay

Amenities: Restaurants, bars, beach chairs and umbrellas to rent, no public restrooms but restrooms for patrons in some of the beach bars and restaurants.

Lower Shoal Bay

Recommended for: stunning scenery, good swimming, good walking beach, relaxing, sunning, playing in the sand, quiet – but not totally secluded.

Cappuccino at Serenity Beach Cottages on Upper Shoal Bay

One of several hammocks at the former site of Gwen’s Reggae Grill, Upper Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay, Anguilla

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There’s just something special about a tropical sunset. Looking at the brilliant hues of orange and pink shimmering off of the ocean makes us sigh and long for more island time. The following are our favorites from the Rum Therapy Tropical Sunset folder and each one brings back memories of warm breezes, soft sand and most likely, a rum drink in hand as the sun sinks below the watery horizon.

We’ve yet to capture the elusive “green flash”, but you never know, if we keep taking sunset pictures, we might get lucky someday! Which one is your favorite?

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Oahu, Hawaii

Mayreau, The Grenadines

Oahu, Hawaii

Another sunset in Oahu, Hawaii

St. Croix, USVI

Anguilla Sunset

Hanalei Bay, Kauai

Young Island Cut, St. Vincent

At sea near Carriacou

White Bay Overlook, Jost Van Dyke

Isle Pinel, St. Martin

Union Island, The Grenadines

White Bay, Jost Van Dyke in front of Ivan’s

And last, but certainly not least,
Anse du Grande Columbier, St. Barths

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Shoal Bay, Anguilla

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