The Arcadins Coast (French: La Côte des Arcadins) is a long stretch of white sandy beaches, located just 45 minutes north of Port-au-Prince (Via Rte Nationale #1). A public beach is available to visitors looking for reduced price beach adventure but for a few dollars more, entry is granted at a string of nearby private hotels & resorts, which offer other amenities such as bathrooms, fine Creole dining and fresh water pools. Fresh catch-of-the-day fish and seafood are available along the beaches of the Arcadins Coast. Buy directly from fishermen on the beach and don’t forget to try the local pikliz sauce (lemony hot sauce) with your plate of grilled conch. Seawaters along the Arcandins coastline are usually calm and transparent, making the area a prime location for snorkeling and water sports. It’s important to note that in general, beaches and pools are not monitored by lifeguards.