St. Thomas Beach Guide
St. Thomas has over 40 major beaches along its sun-drenched coasts. There are strands with crystal blue water and swaying coconut trees where a beach bum can enjoy a lazy-lazy day. For the restless beach goers there are sandy coves with activities like windsurfing and kayaks. Some shores are rugged and rocky offering beauty, solitude and the opportunity to daydream about castaway fantasies. And there are widely popular bays with amenities like restaurants and chair rentals.
In this St. Thomas Beach Guide you will find 20+ of the island’s most popular beaches, and a few off-the-beaten-track spots; complete with description, Amenities, maps, photos and reviews. Whether you are looking for snorkeling, people watching, a family beach or the perfect spot for your beach wedding, you will find it here!
Water Quality: The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at popular swimming beaches throughout the Territory by sampling for Enterococci Bacteria and Turbidity, which is a measure of water clarity.
