Anse du Gouverneur
Anse du Gouverneur
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You won't find crowds at this beautiful beach, but you won't find shade either, so bring an umbrella.
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St. Thomas100 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
The beach is easy to find off the main road. Parking is good. On a popular day, finding parking may be a challenge. Free of charge to go on the beach. No shaded areas. Bring your own umbrella or rent one there. Water is nice but there are deep areas with a wave surge from the passing boats. Nudity was limited. Beautiful sand. Very clean beach but walk with your own cooler of drinks and snacks
Written 29 November 2020
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Stephanie P
Jefferson City, MO877 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
This is a bit of a twisty turny drive to get to this beach. The views as you start to drive down to the parking area are amazing. This beach is a little shorter and a bit more steep for walking on the shoreline compared to Saline. There is no short hike to get to the beach, though. Unload the car and you are right there with many locals enjoying the water.
Written 28 December 2021
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John
Florida102 contributions
Nov 2022
Return trip to Anse du Gouverneur. We were a bit surprised this year as the beach had some seaweed (although the day we arrived it was being cleaned up) and looks like there was some sand erosion. Still my favorite beach on the island and perhaps in the Carribean.
The beach has no facilities and parking spaces are limit. Arrive before 10 am to get a parking spot. You need to bring your own food and beverages. The beach is hot with no shade so bring plenty of sunscreen, especially if you plan to sunbath sans suits. St Barts is a French island, and you will see topless and nude sunbathing on the beach. The nude sunbathers tend to be in the middle to the far-right end of the beach.
The water is the clear and the perfect temperature to enjoy after sitting in the hot sun. We would arrive around ten and head to the far end to set up our chairs, umbrella, and shed our suits. We had our books, our lunch, our adult beverages and plenty of sunscreen! What more could one ask for as we enjoyed this heavenly beach.
The beach has no facilities and parking spaces are limit. Arrive before 10 am to get a parking spot. You need to bring your own food and beverages. The beach is hot with no shade so bring plenty of sunscreen, especially if you plan to sunbath sans suits. St Barts is a French island, and you will see topless and nude sunbathing on the beach. The nude sunbathers tend to be in the middle to the far-right end of the beach.
The water is the clear and the perfect temperature to enjoy after sitting in the hot sun. We would arrive around ten and head to the far end to set up our chairs, umbrella, and shed our suits. We had our books, our lunch, our adult beverages and plenty of sunscreen! What more could one ask for as we enjoyed this heavenly beach.
Written 3 December 2022
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Dennis S
Fort Myers, FL48 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Ande du Gouverneur is a beautiful beach with sugar sand, nice surf, and has 2 sections. Getting there is fairly easy traveling for us in a rental car on a windy paved road through some nice neighborhoods and has markings to direct you. The initial area is for suit wearers, some topless, and a 100 yard walk is frequented by Au Natural folks. The area for Au Natural has some recessed areas with natural beach plants providing some “semi privacy” which was pleasant. The beach itself is very nice, but has a fairly steep drop off to chest high water. felt safe swimming here.
Written 15 March 2024
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IcedMacchiato
New Jersey147 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
This was my second beach in St. Bart’s (after Saline). Easy access from parking lot. The day I spent here the water was exceptionally calm and warm. Nice strand to walk though not as long as Saline. Still a fabulous beach.
Written 22 March 2020
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Julia K
Boston, MA48 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Beautiful beach, never too crowded. Water is generally calm. Easy and short walk from parking area to beach. Highly recommend!
Written 22 February 2019
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Leaving in 14 days for our annual trip to St. Barts. Can't wait to hit the beach at Gouverneur!
Watch the parking...you must get there early to get a spot. Exciting drive down the side of the mountain to get to the beach, then park along the road and walk to the beach...maybe 1/8 mile. Beach is LONG..uncrowded...prudes to the left...nudes to the right. The further down the beach you go, the more uninhibited the beach becomes. Cast caution to the wind...shed your clothes and enjoy nature the way God intended...you won't regret it. You will only wonder why you ever donned a suit before!!
Enjoy!!
Watch the parking...you must get there early to get a spot. Exciting drive down the side of the mountain to get to the beach, then park along the road and walk to the beach...maybe 1/8 mile. Beach is LONG..uncrowded...prudes to the left...nudes to the right. The further down the beach you go, the more uninhibited the beach becomes. Cast caution to the wind...shed your clothes and enjoy nature the way God intended...you won't regret it. You will only wonder why you ever donned a suit before!!
Enjoy!!
Written 24 February 2002
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Dickd1946
Charleston, SC1,220 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
After traversing through the hills and roadside turns of St Barts this delightful beach welcomes you to it's splendour. As you are facing the water the snorkeling will be better to your right in the craggier areas.
Also, remember this is a French Isle and topless is common. (This can mean gloriously golden tanned mature bodies, not just Chippendales and Bunnies). Note most men are topless as are the fish too.
Seriously this is a beautiful setting and not overpopulated.
Also, remember this is a French Isle and topless is common. (This can mean gloriously golden tanned mature bodies, not just Chippendales and Bunnies). Note most men are topless as are the fish too.
Seriously this is a beautiful setting and not overpopulated.
Written 6 April 2012
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CharAp
181 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
This beach has lost a little sand so it's not so steep as it once was. The waves can be fierce but on a good day it's a fun beach to have a dip in, bask in the sun and people watch. Families with noisy children tend to stay near the entrance to the beach, nudists tend to go to the far end of the beach. Between the two just pick your spot and enjoy.
Some tips - parking in season can be tricky so get there early, the estate behind the beach belongs to Mr Abramovitch and should not be wandered into, there's a fantastic restaurant at the main road at the top of the hill above the beach - Santa Fe.
Some tips - parking in season can be tricky so get there early, the estate behind the beach belongs to Mr Abramovitch and should not be wandered into, there's a fantastic restaurant at the main road at the top of the hill above the beach - Santa Fe.
Written 28 March 2014
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Joseph8484
New Haven, CT74 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
I almost left my short stay on St Barths without seeing this beach but Im thrilled I spent my last day here. This beach and Saline are the 2 best on the island. There are two excellent restaurants, one in each of the hotels, I believe Bais des Anges and Isle de France. Noticed a younger crowd here as well. Yep there's topless women, get over it. Gorgeous palms provide shade and the water is pristine. Def a must see!
Written 26 February 2012
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Is there any trail linking Anse du Gouverneur with Saline beach??
Written 17 January 2017
How can we get to and from Anse du Gouverneur / Gustavia if we do not have a car?
Written 9 January 2016
Gouverneur beach is located on the South part of the island next to Saline beach. It is easily accessible via rental car or cab ride.
Written 8 September 2015
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