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Antigua and Barbuda · Saint John Parish

Best beaches in St. John’s

5 ranked beaches in St. John’s, Saint John Parish

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in St. John’s

  1. 1

    Deep Bay Beach

    Iconic sheltered bay with wreck snorkeling and calm waters

    7.0
  2. 2

    Fort Bay Beach

    Local beach zone near Fort James.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Fort James Beach

    Key public beach close to St. John’s and cruise visitors.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Side Hill Bay Beach

    Small central-west bay useful for coverage but should not be confused with Fort James Beach.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Yepton Beach

    Local favorite with calm waters near lagoon systems

    7.0

What makes St. John’s's beaches stand out?

St. John’s sits in Saint John Parish, Antigua and Barbuda and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in St. John’s or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.