StKittsTourist.com: St. Kitts Attractions 

What to see and do on St. Kitts and where to eat:

This nature lover’s haven offers outstanding hiking, tropical rain forest, glorious beaches, golfing, fishing, boating and diving or snorkeling through underwater reefs and wrecks.

BEACHES

On St. Kitts, the best white sand beaches are on the southern end of the island. These include Sand Bank Bay, which is probably the best, Frigate Bay, Friar's Bay, White House Bay, Banana Bay, and Cockleshell Bay.

The eastern side of the island, facing the Atlantic has surf, and the northern part of St. Kitts has black, volcanic-sand beaches.

BRIMSTONE HILL

Brimstone Hill-a fortress that was more than 100 years in the making is a fantastic outlook over the western coast. Known as the "Gibraltar of the West Indies" and a National Park since 1985.

The hill offers views of forested mountains, cultivated fields, the historic town of Sandy Point and the neighboring islands of Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Barts. The Citadel has remained virtually intact and houses many canons and a small museum and visitor's center.

DIVING & WATER SPORTS

Local dive operators are ecology-minded and continue to protect the reefs. Most sites are within a short boat ride from shore. Some favorites include: Monkey Shoals, Coconut Tree Reef, Nags Head and Sandy Point.

Snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing are also popular pastimes on the island.

BOATING

There are many local captains and boats available for hire, by the day or week. Catamaran cruises are a highlight of trips to St. Kitts.

Blue Water Safaris (Basseterre; 869/466-4933; bluewatersafaris.com), offers snorkel trips for two or full day cruises for groups of any size.

GOLF

The Royal St. Kitts Golf Course (Frigate Bay; 869/466-2700), is an 18-hole championship course that sits between the Caribbean and the Atlantic with amazing views and challenging holes. Greens fees are approximately $115 for 18 holes.

 

Dining:

Fresh local ingredients get all the attention from the chefs on St. Kitts. Whether it’s a formal plantation house dining room, beachfront shack, or roadside barbeque, the food is deliciously fresh and usually prepared just as you like. You’ll find a wide variety of cuisines and flavors at the many good restaurants on the island.

Marshall’s (Horizons Villa Resort, Frigate Bay; 869/466-8245), is a hot spot on the island serving amazing international fare from Jamaican chef Verral Marshall. Using only the freshest local ingredients, Marshall creates delicious plates like Portobello-stuffed tortellini with lobster and shrimp in a tomato basil sauce. Reservations are a must at this poolside location with incredible views of the Ocean.

Golden Lemon (Dieppe Bay; 869/465-7260), offers a three-course dinner that begins with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the bougainvillea-covered patio and moves into a candlelit dining room for a more formal dinner. The menu always changes as the owner of the elegant hotel creates his own recipes that never disappoint guests.

Ballahoo (Bassaterre; 869/465-4197), is a fun place for lunch or dinner that is always busy and always playing happy reggae or calypso music. Specialties include chili shrimp, conch simmered in garlic butter, Madras beef curry, lobster stir-fry, and a toasted rum-and-banana sandwich.

Sprat Net (Old Town Road; no phone), serves the freshest fish thanks to the fisherman owner who throws the days catch on the table and lets you select your dinner. Meat is also on the menu and all entrees are served with an ample side of coleslaw and peas and rice. Guests sit on picnic tables at this simple spot on the beach. Cash only.

Rawlins Plantation (Rawlins Plantation Inn, St. Paul’s; 869/465-6221), has one of the finest chefs on the island serving specialties like conch ravioli in lobster sauce or shrimp ceviche with coriander and sour oranges. The four course prix-fixe dinner is always created with local ingredients. The beautiful room with high, vaulted ceilings is filled with antiques and lovely furnishings.