St. John Guide

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St. John Beach Guide

Hawknest Beach

Swimming: Calm Beachside: Sand Food/Refreshments: No Water Sports Center: No Accessibility:  Taxi, Car Snorkeling: Fair Amenities: Restroom, Picnic Shed Child Friendly: Yes Taxi Availability: Sometimes in Parking Lot

Hawknest, a National Park Beach, has gorgeous clear water and a pretty shoreline. A covered shed with picnic tables makes the beach a favorite with residents, particularly on weekends for picnics and in late afternoons for a relaxing swim after work. This beach has good parking and is easily accessed from the road. The beach is lined with sea grape trees that offer a bit of shade. A great beach for enjoying a few hours of perfect waters and sunshine!

Great Cruz Bay

Swimming: Calm Beachside: Sand Food/Refreshments: Yes, Hotel Water Sports Center: Yes, Hotel Accessibility: Taxi, Car Snorkeling: Poor Amenities: Restroom/Hotel, Chairs Child Friendly: Yes Taxi Availability: Usually at hotel lobby, or Call Dispatcher

A beautifully manicured beach, Great Cruz Bay is the location of the Westin Resort. The beach is lined with palm trees and is very inviting. There are water sports equipment rentals, beach umbrellas and beach chairs available. A water trampoline anchored in the middle of the bay is inviting for children. The water is usually very calm, perfect for swimming. Seagrass in some areas of the water is common.

Maho Bay

Swimming: Calm Beachside: Sand Food/Refreshments: No Water Sports Center: No Accessibility:  Taxi, Car Snorkeling: Fair Amenities: None Child Friendly: Yes Taxi Availability: Not Usually, Arrange in Advance

Maho Bay is a long beautiful, white sand beach. It is close to the road so access is easy, however roadside parking is limited. Boaters often frequent Maho on weekends. The bay is calm and sheltered. Seagrass beds in this shallow bay provide food for green sea turtles, which are seen often in the early morning and late afternoons. The water is relatively shallow and deepens gradually making it great for children. Maho Bay is often sparsely populated on weekdays so finding a quiet spot for yourself is easy.

Salomon Bay

Swimming: Calm Beachside: Sand Food/Refreshments: No Water Sports Center: No Accessibility: Trail Snorkeling: Fair to Good Amenities: None Child Friendly: Yes Taxi Availability: None

Salomon is a small, lovely beach accessible only by trail, Lind Point Trail. As there is no road access the beach is often sparsely populated. Salomon is a great beach for enjoying a relaxing day. Good snorkeling is available at the rocky headland that extends into the water between Salomon and Honeymoon Bay. Although illegal in the Virgin Islands, nude sunbathing at Saloman Bay was once overlooked by authorities making it the unofficial nude beach on St. John. This has changed, park rangers presently patrol the beach and issue tickets to offenders.

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