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Gustavia, St Barts — Restaurants, Beaches & Addresses

The capital and harbor of Saint-Barthélemy. Around the horseshoe-shaped port you’ll find the island’s duty-free luxury boutiques, galleries, restaurants and nightlife — with Shell Beach a short walk from the center.

Gustavia

Beaches in this area

  • Shell Beach : A unique shell beach in Gustavia, steps from the shops and restaurants. The harbor's only beach: little sand but thousands of seashells, per

Restaurants

  • Bagatelle St-Barth : Gustavia, A chic, festive French bistro on Gustavia harbour. Southern-French cooking, magnums of rosé and an atmosphere that builds through dinner.
  • Beefbar St. Barth : Gustavia, The Beefbar steakhouse at Fouquet's Saint-Barth. Exceptional cuts and a view over Gustavia harbour.
  • Bonito : Gustavia, Latin-Asian fusion perched in the hills with panoramic views over Gustavia and the sea.
  • Eddy's Ghetto : Gustavia, A laid-back Gustavia institution set in a lush tropical garden. Generous Creole and Asian cooking, no reservations.
  • L'Isola : Gustavia, Refined Italian dining in the heart of Gustavia: house-made fresh pasta, Piedmont truffle in season and a fine cellar in an elegant Creole h
  • Shellona : Gustavia, A Greek-Mediterranean beach club and restaurant on Shell Beach, Gustavia. Sun-soaked lunches, loungers and sunset.

Hotels

  • Fouquet's Saint-Barth : Gustavia, The former Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, now Fouquet's. Perched above Gustavia, with views over the harbour and the yachts.

Villas

  • Le Collectionist : Gustavia, A house of hand-picked exceptional villas, with bespoke trips and high-end concierge.
  • Marla Villas : Gustavia, Locally owned family agency since 1998: over 180 villas plus attentive concierge service, with an office in Gustavia.
  • My Villa in St-Barth : Gustavia, Over 450 villas for rent and properties for sale, with bespoke concierge service.
  • SBH Villas : Gustavia, Agency specialised in luxury villa rentals and concierge, in the heart of Gustavia.
  • Sibarth Villa Rentals : Gustavia, The reference in St. Barth villa rentals since 1974, based in the historic Maison Suédoise in Gustavia.

Shopping

  • Cartier Gustavia : Gustavia, Cartier jewellery and watches on Gustavia's main shopping street, in the duty-free zone.
  • Diamond Genesis : Gustavia, Fine jewellery and luxury watches in the heart of Gustavia. Rolex, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels.
  • Hermès Saint-Barthélemy : Gustavia, The Hermès maison in the heart of Gustavia, set in a tropical garden. Leather goods, silk and pieces sometimes exclusive to the island.
  • Louis Vuitton Gustavia : Gustavia, Louis Vuitton boutique on Quai de la République. Each summer, a 'Saint Barth' capsule collection sold only on the island.
  • Marché aux Poissons de Gustavia : Gustavia, Small fish market at the harbour entrance. Every morning, local fishermen drop off the day's catch: tuna, mahi-mahi, red snapper.

Groceries

Bars & Nightlife

  • BAZ Bar : Gustavia, Bête à Z'Ailes — a sushi bar and live-jazz spot on Gustavia harbour. One of the island's best-loved music venues.
  • Le Select : Gustavia, Legendary bar since 1949, the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett's hit 'Cheeseburger in Paradise'. The soul of Gustavia.
  • Saint Barth Yacht Club : Gustavia, Gustavia's social yacht club. A bar with direct views over the harbour and the yachts.

Services

  • Barthloc Rental : Gustavia, Gustavia rental: cars, scooters and quad bikes, a short walk from the harbour and five minutes from the airport.
  • Port de Gustavia : Gustavia, Gustavia's marina, one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. Host to mega-yachts from around the world.

Art & Culture

  • Eden Fine Art / Almosnino : Gustavia, Fine-art gallery on Rue du Roi Oscar II, showing paintings and sculptures by established artists.
  • Les Artisans : Gustavia, Shop-gallery on Rue du Général de Gaulle bringing together paintings, sculptures and artisan creations inspired by St. Barth.
  • Musée Territorial Wall House : Gustavia, The island's museum, set in one of Gustavia's oldest stone buildings. The story of St. Barth, from the Swedish era to today.
  • Space Gallery St Barth : Gustavia, Contemporary art gallery in Gustavia's Carré d'Or, showing international artists and the art partner of Eden Rock.

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