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Simpson Bay.

A beach, a lagoon and a wonderfully full evening. Simpson Bay puts the island’s maritime life in the foreground, with boats, places to eat and plenty of reasons to let lunch turn into your plans for later.

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A lifting bridge, sailing boat and lantern rigging nestled inside a rope-shaped lagoon.
A LITTLE LOCAL CONTEXT

Salt on your skin. A sail on the horizon.

The village’s fishing heritage still belongs in its story, alongside today’s marinas and restaurants. The lagoon links the island’s two sides, while the ocean-facing beach offers another mood entirely. Pick one shoreline for a slow wander, or use the area as a starting point for an outing on the water. When evening arrives, choose a table first and let the rest of the night follow. Allow flexibility around road traffic and boat departures.

Destination reference: St. Maarten Tourism Bureau · Simpson Bay. Reviewed September 2026.

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LET ONE GOOD THING LEAD TO ANOTHER

While you're wandering.

01
Dutch St. Maarten area

Maho & Mullet Bay

Two neighboring moods: Maho’s famous aircraft backdrop and Mullet Bay’s invitation to linger by the water. Give each its own moment, with a leisurely meal between the spectacle and the sand.

02
French St. Martin area

Marigot

The French-side capital invites a morning without much of an agenda. Browse around the waterfront, look up at Fort Louis and follow your appetite through a town where a small discovery can become the whole point of the day.

03
French St. Martin area

Grand Case

A beach village with a serious appetite. Grand Case brings open-air grills and more elaborate dining into the same delicious conversation, with the shore never far from your plans. Arrive curious, leave the afternoon loose and make dinner count.