Many of the locals and their children were here the day we stumbled upon this beach. The water was calm and our daughters enjoyed meeting some local youth.There is one snack shack and we were able to get some nice cold cans of ice tea. My husband and I walked over to Orient Beach- which was where we had originally... More

We rented a car to explore the French side of St. Martin. Our rental agent told us Galion was her favorite beach & we now know why. It's the nicest beach we visited on St. Martin. Clear, warm, calm, shallow water. Lots of local families having beach parties & BBQ's. Really gorgeous. There's a restaurant/bar at the far end that... More

This beach is very calm and relaxing. Very quiet!! the water only goes to about 2 feet, which is great for kids and pets. Not much activity available. lots of shade. Food and drinks available on beach

This beach is a wonder, off the beaten path, beach. You will see a lot of families visiting this beach. It is somewhat protected by reef so it is a very calm beach, minimal wave action here. You can often find people learning how to kite surf or wind surf here because it is calm. You can walk out quite... More

We didn't want to go to Orient Beach since it's so popular and sounds crowded. We found this beach and where we drove up, there were only two other people. There's some nice natural shade around and the view is just amazing. There's an island not far away with mountains and the water is gorgeous. There were no amenities where... More

If you want a break from the crazy crowds of nearby Orient Beach, this is a great escape. It is a very protected shallow beach, wonderful for families. There is one restaurant providing food and beverages that also rents beach chairs/umbrellas. It's the perfect beach for beginning windsurfers since it is shallow enough that when you fall you can still... More

No surprises here. The beach, with a long stretch of shallow water, is great for kids and families. Lots of small fish and minnows in the shallow water for the kids to chase, and the swimming decks are well positioned and a lot of fun. Staff at the local beach bar/restaurant were extremely friendly and helpful.

We ported at 0730 on the Allure and took a water cab to Phillipsburg but we should have just taken the taxi straight to Le Galion. After a little store browsing, we got a cab from the town. It cost $32 for cab to Le Galion, and the driver was very nice. Overall, it was a very nice beach that... More

My family and I arrived to St. Martin on a cruise ship. After seeing the crowded beaches of St. Thomas, I did some research with the local in St. Martin to try to find a beach with some solitude. Several locals recommended Le Galion. We took the taxi from the main port in Phillipsburg. The ride was a reasonable $42... More