Water Island Beach Guide
Frequently Asked Beach Related Questions
Q: Are there any nude beaches?
A: No, public nudity is illegal in the Virgin Islands.
Q: Are all beaches open to the public?
A: Yes, however property beyond the tree line is often private and should be respected.
Q: Which beach is the best for collecting shells?
A: It is illegal to collect shells from beaches in the Virgin Islands; they are confiscated at airport customs if found.
More Frequently Asked Questions
Honeymoon Beach
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Swimming: Calm
Beachside: Sand
Food/Drinks: short walk to deli, vendors
sometimes
Water Sports Center: No
Accessibility: Car, Walk
Snorkeling: Fair
Amenities: Restroom (not always open) |
Honeymoon Beach is a pretty, white sand beach. The shore is lined
with palm trees. Small palm frond umbrella huts offer
shade and there is a shed on the beach. The beach is
typically surf free and deepens gradually
so is perfect for small children. The crystal clear water is
inviting and offers fair snorkeling. The beach is usually
sparsely populated on weekdays except for a couple hours in
the afternoon when a boat charter stops in. It is a
favorite for residents on weekends, particularly on
Sundays. (
Directions
from Ferry Dock to Honeymoon Beach) A pizza boat is
sometimes anchored in the bay and on weekends a food van
sells lunch. For regular lunch options head to Pirate's
Ridge Deli, a short 5-8 minute walk from the beach. (
Directions
to Pirate's Ridge Deli.)
Sprat Bay
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Swimming: Calm to Gentle Surf
Beachside: Mostly Sand
Food/Drinks: No
Water Sports Center: No
Accessibility: Car
Snorkeling: Fair
Amenities: None |
Coconut
trees line the area around Sprat Bay giving it a very
tropical, uninhabited feel. Rarely populated, the bay is
calm with an occasional surf. The beach has soft white sand
with some rockier areas toward the end of the bay. No
amenities are available on the beach so it is necessary to
bring drinks and snacks with you.
Limestone Beach
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Swimming: Calm
Beachside: Mostly Pebbles, Coral
Food/Drinks: No
Water Sports Center: No
Accessibility:
Walking Path
Snorkeling: Fair
Amenities: None |
Limestone Beach is a long shallow
beach. Rocky in several areas, it is good for exploring and is usually unpopulated. You can walk
out from the beach to a reef for fair snorkeling. Behind the reef the water
deepens quickly and currents are strong. Tide pools often form around
the rocks in the center of the beach; wading through
them can be interesting. You might spot a whelk, starfish or
small fish. You can also walk & explore along the
shoreline.
Dive shoes are recommended for walking around tide pools.
Swim with caution. (
Directions
from Ferry Dock to Limestone Beach)
