Meads Bay
A long west-facing beach with the island's main resorts along it.
Updated 3 September 2026
Meads Bay curves along Anguilla's western coast, a long stretch of pale sand facing west with several of the island's larger resorts and best restaurants set behind it, and the sunset over the water is the reason it fills in the evening. The water is calm and clear and the beach is wide enough that the resorts do not crowd it. Anguilla's beaches are all public.
What's there
- The west-facing curve - the long beach taking the sunset directly.
- The calm water - sheltered conditions on the leeward coast.
- The restaurants - some of the island's best set behind the sand.
- The public access - all Anguillian beaches open regardless of the resorts.
When to go
December to April is the dry season and high season. Hurricane season runs June to November. Evenings are when the beach fills for the sunset.
Practical notes
The resorts dominate the back of the beach even though the sand is public. Prices at the restaurants are very high. Erosion after hurricanes has narrowed parts of it.
Nearby
Maundays Bay is west, and Rendezvous Bay is south.
What to pack for Meads Bay
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- Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon
- Water shoes - Protect your feet on rocky entries, hot sand and sea-urchin spines. Find on Amazon
- Dry bag - Keeps phone, cash and keys safe while you are in the water. Find on Amazon
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