Cockleshell Beach sits at the southeastern tip of Saint Kitts, with the sister island of Nevis framed perfectly across the narrow strait: close enough to look like a postcard, far enough to stay a mystery. The Reggae Beach Bar & Grill has been staking out this prime real estate for years, serving cold Carib beers, grilled lobster, and rum punches to a crowd of charter sailors, cruise day-trippers, and lucky travelers who found their way to one of the Caribbean’s most underrated beaches. The vibe is exactly what the name promises: reggae on the speakers, sand underfoot, a view worth building a bar for. Weekend beach parties draw a mix of Kittitians and visitors who’ve figured out the same thing the bar figured out a long time ago: the best seat on the island is facing south on Cockleshell Bay.
