The Best of St John
St John Beach Guide
BEST BEACH ON ST JOHN
Trunk Bay – You can’t beat St John’s most popular beach – ranked in the TOP 10 BEACHES by Condé Nast Traveler
MOST ROMANTIC BEACH ON ST JOHN
Salomon Bay beach – Off-the-beaten-path (literally), watersports rentals at Honeymoon beach!
Gibney Beach* – Beautiful, exotic and romantic …with wonderful *cottages for rent by the Gibney Family.
NOTE: There are several caterers on-island that can put together a tasty picnic lunch to make your day at the beach extra special.
BEST FAMILY BEACH
Maho Bay – Easy access, shallow water, plenty of shade.
Francis Bay beach – Easy parking, lots of beach with easy entry, shade and good snorkeling/swimming.
BEST BEACH BAR
Beach Bar – Wharfside in Cruz Bay – a perennial favorite!
Miss Lucy’s – Great brunch and drinks at the waters edge!
BEST SHADE BEACH
Maho Bay – Easy access, beautiful sandy beach with Seagrapes and coconut palms for shade.
BEST SNORKELING BEACH
Trunk Bay beach – Top beach in the Caribbean with the Virgin Islands National Park snorkeling trail.
Henley Cay – Staff Pick for Best Snorkeling on St John – Requires a kayak or charter
BEST WATER SPORTS BEACH
Honeymoon Bay beach – Off-the-beaten-path (literally), beach chairs, SUP and kayak rentals at the beach!
BEST SECLUDED BEACH
Denis Bay beach – Not on most maps. Private property above the tree line. Watch for north shore swells.
TOP ISLAND DESTINATIONS
St John – Voted #1 in Top 10 Islands – Caribbean
Tripadvisor®, arguably the leading travel site on the web, just announced its 2013 TRAVELER’S CHOICE® winners. No surprise, the little island of St John in the US Virgin Islands ranked #1 destination in the Caribbean for travel. The 2013 Top 10 Caribbean List highlighted the many beautiful beaches, food and eco tourism that have made this tiny island world famous. And they’re right! With Trunk Bay beach ranked among the top 10 beaches in the world – you’ve got to consider St John. And with a history for...
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Let’s face it, eating is one of the top activities on any vacation. Luckily St John has some great places to eat and drink. One of my favorites restaurants is Aqua Bistro. Located on the “quiet side of the island”, it’s a great place to kick back, relax and enjoy a wonderful meal under the umbrellas of their outdoor courtyard. Or enjoy a cool island libation and conversation with tourists and locals beneath the tiki-hut style outdoor bar. Chef MJ, is a long time island resident with a gift for creating some fantastic...
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American cuisine with a dash of Caribbean flair. Overlooking quaint Coral Bay harbor, Aqua Bistro has great bar fare, a fabulous dinner menu and the food is some of the best on the Island. Great place for a drink at the end of the day or a romantic dinner under the palm fronds and stars in the courtyard restaurant. Coral Bay, 340-776-5336, aquabistrostjohn.com $$
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