Dawn Beach is a fine beach of sugar white powdery sand facing the East side of Sint Maarten. The name says it all: early risers may enjoy spectacular views of sunrise with St. Barth's in the distance.
This beach has become quite popular in the recent years, for its pristine white sand beach and also for facilities provided, such as beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling gear, bar and restaurant services. The best known spot here is actually Mr. Busby's on Dawn Beach.
This beach is perfect for beach strolling, R & R and/or a picnic lunch. If you don´t want to bring food and drinks along with you, have a walk to Mr. Busby's, right on the beach, see restaurant section, or walk over to the waterfront restaurant at Oyster Bay Resort. Or drive to the nearby restaurants on Oyster Pond, for example to Captain Oliver's for a casual lunch.
Snorkeling is absolutely incredible. The coral reef is a bit off the shore, so you'll have first to swim to get to the best snorkeling spots. The surf can sometimes be a little challenging, so for very young children or toddlers Dawn Beach is not always an ideal beach. It all depends on the weather!