David,

I never particularly cared for Dawn for swimming because tof the somewhat rougher surf there, but I think it's one of the prettiest of all the different beaches, island wide. Back in the day pre Westin and the hurricane of '95 (? I think?) when Dawn Beach Resort was still there, we used to drive over for photo ops and a drink at the beautiful bar that was a part of Dawn Beach Resort, sadly now all long gone.

And having been there before you know that half the joy of SXM is the ability to get out and enjoy so many different beaches all on one tiny island. Have fun wherever.......