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Magens Bay Beach
Northside
A mile-long protected bay known for calm swimming, a broad sandy shoreline, lifeguards, concessions, rentals, and nature trails.
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Lindquist Beach
Smith Bay Park
A protected East End shoreline with clear shallow water, picnic areas, restrooms, and views toward nearby cays.
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Sapphire Beach
East End
A lively East End beach with reef snorkeling, water-sports rentals, food, and views across Pillsbury Sound.
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Brewers Bay Beach
West End
A spacious local favorite near the university and airport, with generally calm water and seagrass areas visited by sea turtles.
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Secret Harbour Beach
Nazareth
A sheltered resort-side cove popular for swimming and snorkeling, with dining and equipment rentals nearby.
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Coki Point Beach
Coki Point
A compact, energetic beach beside Coral World with clear water, easy-access snorkeling, chair rentals, and food stands.
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Hull Bay Beach
Northside
A laid-back north-shore beach known for local atmosphere, seasonal surf, fishing, snorkeling, and a nearby beach bar.
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Lindbergh Bay Beach
West End
A long, accessible beach close to the airport with generally gentle swimming water and resort amenities at its eastern end.
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Morningstar Beach
Southside
A scenic resort beach below Frenchman's Reef with open-sea views, watersports, and nearby dining.
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Bolongo Bay Beach
Bolongo Bay
A south-shore resort beach with water activities, sailing departures, dining, and a relaxed social atmosphere.
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Limetree Beach
Frenchman's Bay
A compact resort shoreline on the south side, useful for a quiet swim or a low-key beach stop when conditions allow.
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Vessup Bay Beach
Red Hook
A long East End shoreline near Red Hook with local boat activity and a less developed feel than neighboring resort beaches.
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Cowpet Bay Beach
East End
A protected East End bay bordered by resorts, marina activity, watersports, and dining.
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Neltjeberg Bay
Northwest
A remote-feeling northwestern beach reached by a rough access road; visitors should confirm road and water conditions before going.
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Dorothea Bay
Northside
A rocky, less-developed north-shore bay best approached as a scenic coastal stop rather than a full-service beach day.
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Santa Maria Bay
West End
A secluded West End bay reached by trail or water, with no services and conditions that favor prepared, experienced visitors.
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Honeymoon Beach
Honeymoon Bay
Water Island's signature palm-lined beach, reached from the ferry dock by walking or golf cart, with food and rentals nearby.
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Druif Bay Beach
Druif Bay
A quieter stretch adjoining Honeymoon Bay where visitors can enjoy shoreline views away from the busiest part of the beach.
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Trunk Bay Beach
North Shore
A world-famous Virgin Islands National Park beach with a marked underwater snorkel trail, lifeguards, showers, rentals, and concessions.
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Cinnamon Bay Beach
North Shore
One of St. John's longest beaches, with swimming, snorkeling, watersports, a campground, food, and nearby plantation ruins.
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Maho Bay Beach
North Shore
A shallow, protected bay known for sea turtle sightings, paddleboarding, family-friendly water, and roadside access.
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Honeymoon Beach
Caneel Bay
A palm-fringed beach reached by boat or the Lind Point Trail, with shallow water, patch-reef snorkeling, and seasonal concessions.
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Salomon Beach
Lind Point
A small white-sand beach reached on the Lind Point Trail, with clear water and reef snorkeling but no full-service amenities.
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Hawksnest Bay Beach
North Shore
An easily reached national-park beach with roadside parking, picnic tables, shade, and coral fingers close to shore.
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04 BEACHESLoved close to home
Local classics
The beaches St. Thomas residents return to for swimming, food, snorkeling, and an easy lime.
04 BEACHESGentler beach days
Calm-water favorites
Protected bays and approachable shorelines for families, floating, and slower days in the water.
05 BEACHESMask, fins, discover
Snorkel & explore
Reefs, underwater trails, marine life, and memorable entries for confident water lovers.
04 BEACHESFind more breathing room
Quieter shores
Beautiful alternatives for visitors willing to bring what they need and respect limited access.
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16 BEACHES · Local classics & easy beach daysSt. Thomas
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Open island guide23 BEACHES · National park shores & trail accessSt. John
Plan a north-shore classic, a turtle-watching morning, or a more adventurous hike-to-the-water day inside Virgin Islands National Park.
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20 BEACHES · Diving, sunsets & protected coastSt. Croix
Explore the island's diving coast, calm Frederiksted water, East End preserves, public beach parks, and the boat-only beauty of Buck Island.
Open island guide2 BEACHES · A small-island beach escapeWater Island
Turn the short ferry ride into an easygoing day around Honeymoon Beach, quieter Druif Bay, and the island's relaxed golf-cart pace.
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Listings were researched in August 2026 using official U.S. Virgin Islands tourism, National Park Service, protected-area, and attraction sources. Weather, surf, road access, closures, admission, and operating hours can change. Check the linked official source and current map listing before making a special trip.