The area is renowned for its long white sandy beach, sheltered with tropical greenery. With about five miles of white sand on Rodney Bay, St. Lucia’s Reduit Beach is ideal for a long stroll along the shore and a swim in the calm, warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. One of St. Lucia’s most popular beaches, Reduit Beach is fronted by the Rex St. Lucian, Papillon, and Royal St. Lucian hotels, along with the Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa. There are restaurants, and vendors renting water-sports equipment and lounge chairs. Reduit Beach has bars and sports hire facilities, but can get crowded due to its popularity. During the weekend this is one of several beaches frequented by many St. Lucians.