Beach Secrets

So, you had an awesome time zip lining, but you have the rest of the day ahead of you to explore. Now you’re asking yourself, what do I do? Well, St. Thomas is an island, therefore, we are surrounded by beaches! Great, you decide you want to go to a tranquil beach. Wait a minute, a new problem has just arose… there are so many beaches, which one do you go to?! I might be able to help. Although the beaches here have many similarities, they also have their differences, which can be a helpful deciding factor for choosing a beach for the afternoon. 

St. Thomas has many great beaches, and a few stand out to me particularly. These three beaches are all very different, but unique. 

St. Thomas:

Magens Bay
If you read any St. Thomas travel magazines or googled St. Thomas in general, you’ve most likely heard of Magens Bay. Magens Bay is very close to the zipline… only a few minutes away. It is the most popular beach on St. Thomas, and it’s that way for a reason. For one, it’s beautiful; there’s no denying that! White sand beaches, crystal blue water, and palm trees lining the beach so perfectly it feels like you walked right into a postcard. But, as we all know, beauty comes with a price, and that price is $4 per person and $2 per car. Okay, not bad, but still, make sure you don't leave your wallet at home or in the hotel. It also can get pretty crowded, depending when you go. If you choose a weekend or a busy cruise ship day, the beach can get pretty packed. In order to avoid congestion, try going on a week day, or later in the afternoon. It can make a big difference. Magens Bay also has a little nature trail. It is a 3 mile hike up and back, and I gotta say, it’s a fun little hike. It can get pretty steep at some points, so be prepared! To top it all off, it also has some nice amenities, like water sports rentals, restrooms, and a mini beach shack that serves some food and drinks. 

Magens Bay

Magens Bay Trail

Hull Bay
Hull Bay is a bit more hidden from the tourist world, unlike Magens Bay. It also is only a few minutes away from the zipline as well. When visiting, you’ll notice there are more locals than tourists here, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stop by. You may enjoy this beach if you like surfing. This is one of the few good places to surf around the island, so don’t forget your board. If you’re looking for a place to just hang out and swim, this might not be the best place for you. It doesn’t exactly have the soft white sand. It does have coral that begins closer to shore, but that isn’t a bad thing if you like to snorkel. People have spotted some pretty neat things around this area. One thing that you might really like about this beach is that it's free, and has two bars close by, and a place to get something to eat. That can make for a good day at the beach if you ask me!

Hull Bay

Lindquist Beach

I’d like to say Lindquist is one of the hidden treasures of St. Thomas. It isn’t very close to the zipline, but I’d say the drive is totally worth it. It is on the east end of the island, near Red Hook, in an area called Smith Bay. Sometimes you have to pay an entrance fee of $2, but that isn’t bad for what you’re getting. This beach is rarely crowded, and is family friendly. And talk about beautiful Caribbean beaches. The water is so clear and has some of the whitest sand I’ve ever seen. You can also do some snorkeling here too. I’ve seen a sting rays and there are always friendly colorful fish who will swim right up to you. There aren’t any water toys or places to eat, but it’s so beautiful, it doesn’t really need anything else. 

Lindquist Beach

You don’t have to go very far to visit one of our amazing beaches, but you might want to take some extra time to ride the ferry and go over to St. John. The ferry is located in Red Hook and comes once an hour, on the hour and is a quick 15 minute ride. While you’re on the ferry, take some pictures! It is a gorgeous ride over and you get to see some islands from a unique view. 

St. John:

Trunk Bay
Trunk Bay is arguably the most beautiful beach in the world. Yes, I said the world. It has been visited by thousands of people each year, including many celebrities and other important figures in society. Once you visit, you will understand why they are so crazy about this beach. The water is so clear and the sand so soft and white that it will leave you breathless. The beach is also lined with giant coconut trees that can shade you on a hot summers day. This outstanding beach also has many great amenities like showers/changing area, a gift shop, snack bar and a place to rent water toys. To get in, the fee for 17 years and older is $4, but anyone 16 and younger is free… so bring the kids! Since this beach is so popular though, you want to try to go early in the day or later in the afternoon to avoid the big crowds. 

Trunk Bay

Donkeys at Honeymoon

Honeymoon
If you’re like me, you’d like Honeymoon for a number of reasons. Don’t get me wrong, Trunk Bay is awesome, but I’m much more of a quiet, secluded beach lover, and that’s exactly what this beach is. I also like when you have to work to get there. You can walk to this beach from the ferry docks, but you also have to take a little hike once you get to the path. It is a nice little walk and one of the most popular activities over in St. John is hiking. It is a free beach, and you can rent some fun water toys and hang out with donkeys! They aren’t always there, but it adds to the experience. Like most of the Virgin Islands' beaches also, it is beautiful. It seems to be the theme of these beaches, but it’s the truth. 

Honeymoon

I hope you have a better understanding of what’s out there when it comes to our beaches! There are a lot to choose from and can get frustrating when trying to make a decision, and finding a beach should be fun! 

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