Starting is at the western end of this area is Bay Rouge. It gets it's name from its pinkish sand, not from red sunsets, as for much of the year, the sun sets behind the hills to the west. There is a bit of parking here and beach bars providing food, drinks, and chairs.
Nettle Bay and Sandy Ground are further east and are home to several French car rental agencies because of their proximity to the Dutch airport.
There are beaches here, but large residential units and hotels control most of the access. A couple of beach bars are open to the public and provide drinks, food, and a few beach chairs.
The Royal Food Market is in Nettle Bay and a bit further in Sandy Ground one finds the French Bridge over the canal into the lagoon.
There is a stadium a bit further to the east that hosts soccer and the occasional concert. There is also a tennis complex. A bit further is Cadisco, selling the cheapest gasoline on the island from their lagoon location.
