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French Bay

French Bay sits on the southern coastline of San Salvador Island, The Bahamas — a quiet, largely undeveloped stretch of shore where carbonate sands meet clear Atlantic water, rocky cliffs expose geological history spanning more than 100,000 years, and the wider West Coast Marine Park shelters coral reefs, seabird colonies, and sea-turtle habitat. Unlike resort beaches with their predictable amenities, French Bay rewards travelers who come with curiosity, water shoes, and a tolerance for rough road access. For snorkelers, divers, beachcombers, geology enthusiasts, and photographers, French Bay offers something increasingly rare in The Bahamas: an untouched coastline where you can walk among exposed Pleistocene sea cliffs, watch tropicbirds wheel over rocky promontories, and pull on a mask beside living reef without fighting for space.