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Let’s Hit the Town! by Susan Campbell Want to know where the party people go to play night and day? We have all the best hot spots mapped out for you. So, let’s hit the town in style! Bop along the boardwalk!
There’s always something fun happening along the Great Bay boardwalk in Philipsburg with lots of live music and impromptu parties. You might even run into a marching band! Choose from dozens of beach bars and alfresco cafés along the wooden walkway and don’t miss legendary anchors of the scene like Taloula Mango’s and the Blue Bitch Bar for the best cocktails and barkeeps around. And
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you can never go wrong hanging out at the Hard Rock Cafe for great tunes. The lively boardwalk is also often the scene of big, live outdoor music extravaganzas throughout the year. Surfside hangouts
Whether you’re seeking a super casual barefoot bar or a chic South Beach style sand lounge, this island has lots of spots where you can chill out on the waves or
rev up to action mode by the water. Many begin early and then morph into party central after sunset with live bands, cool shows, or DJ-driven music. Karakter beach lounge beside Mary’s Boon on the other side of the airport in Simpson Bay is a fun spot worth checking out for great tapas, signature drinks, and laid-back music. But if frenzied barefoot bopping in the sand to live bands floats your boat, then Buccaneer Beach Bar on Kim Sha Beach is the place to be. Their Friday and Sunday night blowouts are legendary. On the French side, the lovely Dreams beach bar offers sophisticated seaside
fun with a dance floor right in the sand. But the island’s most famous surfside party spot is Sunset Bar & Grill. That’s because this is the place where you can watch some of the world’s craziest plane landings while raising a glass by the sea. The jets almost graze the beach on their way over the fence to the landing strip, and the photo ops are absolutely unreal. And don’t forget your bathing suit! Maho Beach is very swimmable and there’s a brand new cliffside pool on-site. The entire complex has been expanded to offer up more of a nightlife scene with two new bars by the pool and a classy new dining spot called The Refuge. !
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