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PROUDLYVIRGIN ISLANDS
30

curated places to start

Editorial picks are never paid placements.
30 places

Independent editorial listings · not sponsored

01

Restaurants

The Easterly

Red Hook

Wood-fired seafood and craft cocktails in a breezy, open-air setting.

SeafoodCocktailsDinner
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Restaurants

Pesce Italian

Red Hook

Handmade pasta, seafood, and Italian cooking in the heart of Red Hook.

ItalianPastaDinner
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03

Restaurants

3 Palms

American Yacht Harbor

French-Creole fine dining with a frequently changing, locally inspired menu.

Fine diningLocal ingredientsWaterfront
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04

Restaurants

XO Bistro

Red Hook Plaza

A casually elegant dinner stop for wine, cocktails, seafood, and steaks.

BistroWineDinner
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05

Restaurants

Tarpon’s Table

Red Hook

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner beside the ferry dock with seasonal island ingredients.

BreakfastFamilyWaterfront
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06

Restaurants

Agave Tequila Bar & Mexican Kitchen

American Yacht Harbor

Mexican favorites, house-made tortillas, and a deep cocktail list.

MexicanGroupsDinner
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07

Restaurants

Hook’d USVI

American Yacht Harbor

A cheerful waterside patio serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with harbor views and an easy family-friendly menu.

WaterfrontFamilyAll-day
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08

Restaurants

The Tap & Still

Red Hook

A relaxed burger-and-wings stop known for fresh-cut fries, straightforward favorites, and a casual group-friendly atmosphere.

BurgersCasualGroups
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09

Restaurants

Blue 11

Yacht Haven Grande

Chef-led Caribbean tasting menus that turn local flavors into a special occasion.

Tasting menuCaribbeanDate night
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10

Restaurants

Oceana Restaurant & Bistro

Frenchtown

Seafood-forward dining in a memorable historic waterfront setting.

WaterfrontSeafoodDate night
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11

Restaurants

Arian’s Bar & Restaurant

St. Thomas

Home-style St. Thomian dishes and local juices for an authentic island meal.

Local cuisineCaribbeanCasual
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12

Restaurants

French Quarter Bistro

Frenchtown

Cajun and Creole dishes served with a distinctly Caribbean point of view.

CreoleCajunDinner
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13

Restaurants

Tasty Sips and Bites

Red Hook

A breakfast-and-lunch café for açaí bowls, roti, sandwiches, and fresh juices.

BreakfastHealthyCafé
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14

Restaurants

Sunset Grille

Secret Harbour

Evening waterfront dining overlooking the calm water at Secret Harbour.

WaterfrontDinnerSeafood
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15

Beaches

Magens Bay

Northside

Calm turquoise water, nature trails, concessions, and rentals at St. Thomas’ signature bay.

Calm waterFamilyAmenities
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Beaches

Lindquist Beach

Smith Bay Park

A quieter protected beach with clear water and open shoreline. Pack what you need.

QuietClear waterNo concessions
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17

Beaches

Sapphire Beach

East End

Shallow reef snorkeling, water-sports rentals, and lively beach-bar energy.

SnorkelingRentalsBeach bar
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18

Beaches

Brewers Bay

West End

Calm swimming and seagrass where sea turtles are often spotted; food trucks are nearby.

TurtlesCalm waterLocal favorite
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Beaches

Secret Harbour Beach

East End

A protected marine sanctuary suited to swimming and snorkeling, with resort amenities nearby.

SnorkelingSwimmingAmenities
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20

Beaches

Coki Point Beach

Coki Point

Easy-access snorkeling for beginners and families, with rentals and food stands close by.

Beginner snorkelingFamilyAmenities
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21

Beaches

Hull Bay Beach

Northside

A relaxed north-shore beach for snorkeling, seasonal surf, and a more local pace.

SurfSnorkelingQuiet
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22

Attractions

Coral World Ocean Park

Coki Point

Marine exhibits and animal encounters beside one of the island’s best-known beaches.

Marine lifeFamilyEducational
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23

Attractions

Skyride to Paradise Point

Havensight

A scenic aerial tram ride to elevated views over Charlotte Amalie Harbor.

ViewsTramPhoto stop
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24

Attractions

Mountain Top

St. Peter

A panoramic observation deck with sweeping views toward Magens Bay and neighboring islands.

ViewsShoppingPhoto stop
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25

Attractions

99 Steps

Charlotte Amalie

One of the city’s historic Danish step-streets, woven into the hillside above downtown.

HistoryWalkingArchitecture
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26

Attractions

Fort Christian

Charlotte Amalie

The territory’s oldest standing structure and a landmark of St. Thomas history.

HistoryMuseumArchitecture
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27

Attractions

Drake’s Seat

Northside

A classic roadside overlook with a wide view across Magens Bay and the surrounding cays.

ViewsScenic drivePhoto stop
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28

Attractions

Virgin Islands Children’s Museum

Havensight

Hands-on exhibits and creative learning experiences for young island explorers.

FamilyIndoorEducational
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29

Attractions

St. Thomas Synagogue

Crystal Gade

A National Historic Landmark and living place of worship with visitor tours.

HistoryCultureArchitecture
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30

Attractions

Emancipation Garden

Charlotte Amalie

A waterfront public garden commemorating emancipation in the Danish West Indies.

HistoryCultureFree
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