Things to do in Saint Lucia
Where to go in Saint Lucia, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Saint Lucia
- Things to do in St Lucia nature, beach, relax
Best time to visit Saint Lucia
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- St Lucia
- The cheapest months to fly to St. Lucia are May through early June and late October through November, shoulder season fares can run 25-40% lower than peak December-to-April winter rates. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) and booking 6-10 weeks out consistently yields the best prices from U.S. East Coast cities.
Is Saint Lucia expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- St Lucia
- About $65 a day on a shoestring, about $275 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Saint Lucia
- Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay St. Lucia's most popular white-sand beach is completely free and great for swimming and people-watching
- Anse des Pitons (Jalousie Beach) A black-sand gem nestled between the Pitons with incredible snorkeling just off the shore
- Castries Central Market Vibrant covered market bursting with local spices, crafts, fresh produce, and street food energy
- Vigie Beach Walk A long uncrowded strip near Castries ideal for a morning stroll with views of passing cruise ships and pelicans
- Fond Doux Eco Resort Nature Walk (self-guided perimeter) Walk the cocoa estate perimeter roads through working plantation land with Piton backdrops at no entry cost
Cheap eats in Saint Lucia
- Coal Pot Restaurant, Creole fish stew with rice and plantains Plates $10-16
- Anse La Raye Fish Fry (Friday nights), Grilled whole fish with bakes and hot sauce Plates $5-10
- The Bread Basket, Castries, Local roti stuffed with curried chicken or saltfish Plates $4-8
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