Shoal Bay East

#1 Meads Bay Located on the western end of Anguilla, Meads Bay is beloved for its silky-smooth sand, aquamarine waters and gorgeous views. Plus, recent visitors said this beach is never as crowded ... Read more » daniloforcellini / Getty Images

#2 Rendezvous Bay This 2-mile slice of paradise is reason enough to visit Anguilla, some say. With calm enough waters for even the least confident swimmers and the mellow sounds of Dune Preserve ... Read more » stevegeer / Getty Images

#3 Sandy Ground Sandy's is the beach on Anguilla for fun. So pack your towel and swimsuit, but leave your summer reading at your hotel; you won't have time to lounge ... Read more » Maxian / Getty Images

#4 Dune Preserve Plenty of Anguilla vacationers have never heard of the musician Bankie Banx or his beachside restaurant and lounge, Dune Preserve. So consider making an evening trip to this Rendezvous Bay ... Read more » Etolane / Flickr

#5 Shoal Bay East Anguilla has approximately 33 beaches, but the most popular one is Shoal Bay East. This northern shore is set up to entertain daytrippers from St. Martin-St. Maarten, so there are ... Read more » shalamov / Getty Images

#6 Little Bay For one of the best beach experiences, travelers suggest you sneak away to Little Bay, a cove carved into northwest Anguilla. Couples particularly enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the aquamarine ... Read more » stevegreer / Getty Images

#7 Prickly Pear Cays Hop on a boat from Sandy Ground to experience one of the more tranquil and picturesque beaches of the Caribbean: The Prickly Pear Cays are two small uninhabited islands located ... Read more » Jay Colbath / Flickr

#8 Wallblake House Located in the capital city of The Valley, Wallblake House is one of the oldest buildings on Anguilla. Many choose to forego visits to this now tiny complex, but other ... Read more » tentpole / Getty Images