Iguanas – Take a Closer Look
If you have spent time in the U.S. Virgin Islands, particularly St. Thomas and St. John, you have likely come across the popular resident, the
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5.0
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5.0
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4.9
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5.0
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4.9
Lindquist Beach is one of St. Thomas' most beautiful and pristine beaches. It is part of a protected 21 acre area called Smith Bay Park. The gorgeous, crystal clear, turquoise water is perfect for swimming. Heading west, the swimming area gives way to another area of the bay, a very shallow shelf with tide pools. The shore is covered in bright white sand with a faint touch of pink. The sand is soft and perfect for a game of Frisbee, building sand castles, strolling along the shore or just sitting back and enjoying the fantastic view of St. John and the British Virgin Islands.
Admission fees: Residents with id $2. Non-Residents $5. Car parking $2. Children under 13 are free.
Beach Amenities
- Swimming
- Bathrooms
- Parking Available
- Entry Fee
- Diving & Snorkeling
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LINDQUIST IS THE BEST BEACH
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5.0
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5.0
Of course it is the best beach... It's Lindquist. Nothing but positive Vibes!!!
GJ
Gloria Jean
Lindquist One of My USVI Favorite Beaches
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Snorkeling
5.0
Beautiful beach and views. Fun snorkeling!
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VR
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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This beach was better than Megan's Bay in my opinion. I was the only person in the water. I was there about 8 years ago. I recall fairly strong waves coming in. It is a stunning beach off the beaten path, rather had to find the dirt road leading into the area. It was free at that time. Sounds like they have upgraded since. A must visit place. My #1 beach and I have been to quite a few beaches in Mexico and Hawaii.
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Mark
Beautiful Beach
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Snorkeling
5.0
This is a beautiful beach, gorgeous. Water is crystal clear and pretty calm. It deepens fairly gradually. The shore is soft white sand. Not much natural shade in the middle of the beach, but the right side and left side (of the area where you can swim) has some taller trees that provide shade. The swimming part of the beach takes up about a third, the other 2/3rds has a seagrass bed & shallow rocky shelf all along the shore in the water (left side when facing the water). Not good for swimming but you can still walk along the shore, on the sand, and enjoy the view and keep an eye on the shallow seagrass for fish or even baby sharks - saw one swimming around. Just at the start of the rocky shelf you might see some juvenile fish while snorkeling, also saw a large school of squid - about 35 squid - pretty neat. There is also seagrass on the far right, but deeper seagrass beds so you can snorkel above them, saw some turtles in that area. The swimming area is sandy in the water - great for wading and enjoying a swim. Beautiful scenery. Just a few people on the beach in the earlier part of the morning and then maybe two dozen or so by late morning - it was a weekeday.
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coconut
Beautiful Lindquist Beach
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Snorkeling
5.0
Beautiful clean beach no facilities
DZ
dale zale
Use a Map
Hiking on St. John is a popular activity that lets you enjoy the tropical outdoors. We recommend using the St. John Trail Bandit Hiking Map/Guide to plan your hikes.
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Hiking Tips
- Tell someone where you are going and when you will return. Avoid hiking or swimming alone.
- Allow for sufficient time to explore, swim and rest.
- Remain on park trails – some trails cross private property, do not trespass into private property.
- Wear cool clothing, comfortable walking shoes. Sandals are not recommended. Sneakers are your best option.
- Protect yourself against the sun and insects.
- Bring water and snacks.
- Do not leave items or garbage on the trails. Make sure you leave with all the items you brought with you.
- Do not remove anything from the park property; this includes but is not limited to shells, rocks, artifacts, flowers, plants and animals.
- Pace yourself to prevent fatigue. Watch footing on wet rocks and trails made rough and slippery at times by heavy rainfall.
- Do not eat unknown fruits, nuts or berries. Some plants and fruits are poisonous and can cause allergic reactions. Do not touch unfamiliar plants. Avoid handling or picking plant life that may harbor stinging insects, cause rashes, scratches or skin punctures. Many plants have thorns beware, look but don’t touch. Some ground covering shrubs cause severe itching – it is in your best interest to stay on trails.
- Do not climb on fragile historic structures. Leave artifacts in place.
- Hike early and return early.
