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Cane Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Coki Point is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Honeymoon Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Lindquist Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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St. Thomas’s signature mile-long beach park, combining typically calm swimming with full facilities, food, rentals, trails, and easy taxi access.
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first-time visitors · families · full beach days
sea turtles
A shallow north-shore favorite with a long sandy edge and seagrass habitat where green sea turtles are often seen, especially early or late in the day.
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Abi Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Banana Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Brewers Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Brown Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Cane Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Caneel Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Caret Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Chenay Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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snorkeling
The longest beach in Virgin Islands National Park, with room to spread out, a campground next door, watersports access, and snorkeling around Cinnamon Cay.
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long beach days · snorkeling · families and groups
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Coki Point is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Columbus Landing is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Cowpet Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Denis Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Dorothea Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Dorsch Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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beginner snorkel
A long St. John beach known for calmer swimming, beginner-friendly snorkeling, turtle sightings, and the bird-rich Francis Bay trail and pond.
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beginner snorkeling · long swims · birding and turtles
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Gibney Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Grapetree Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Hansen Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Haulover Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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close to Cruz Bay
The closest national-park beach to Cruz Bay along North Shore Road, offering a convenient scenic stop with picnic facilities and changing areas.
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quick north-shore stops · picnics · swimming
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Honeymoon Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Honeymoon Water Island is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Isaac Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Jack Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Jumbie Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Lameshur Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Lindquist Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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family swimming
St. Thomas’s signature mile-long beach park, combining typically calm swimming with full facilities, food, rentals, trails, and easy taxi access.
iconicfamily swimmingfull facilities
Best for
first-time visitors · families · full beach days
sea turtles
A shallow north-shore favorite with a long sandy edge and seagrass habitat where green sea turtles are often seen, especially early or late in the day.
national parksea turtlesshallow water
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turtle watching · newer snorkelers · families
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Mermaids Chair is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Michelles Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Morningstar Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Nazareth Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Pelican Cove is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Rainbow Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Reef Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Salomon Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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hike-in beach
A quieter south-shore beach reached by a downhill hike, with snorkeling, a salt pond, and access to the exposed Ram Head trail.
national parkhike-in beachRam Head
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active travelers · snorkeling · Ram Head hikes
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Sandy Point is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Santa Maria Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Shoys Beach is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Teague Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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underwater trail
Virgin Islands National Park’s showcase beach, pairing white sand and clear water with an underwater snorkel trail and the park’s most complete visitor facilities.
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first-time visitors · snorkeling · facility-supported beach days
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Turtle Beach Buck Island is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Vessup Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Water Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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Waterlemon Bay is an island shoreline destination suited to swimming, sightseeing, and a relaxed day by the water. Check current sea and weather conditions before visiting.
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