Drive to Paradise Point

[mommiemudd]

We will have a rental car and would like to drive to Paradise Point. Is there parking? And does anyone know how to get there? Thanks!

[laser110]

The road to Paradise Point starts next to Al Cohen's Mall- to the left if you are facing the mall, almost behind Shipwreck Tavern. The road is rather narrow and curvy. My question for you is how comfortable are you driving on the left on a curvy narrow road? Aot of tourists don't realize what the roads ars like on St. Thomas. Parking is limited.

 

If you are just interested in going up there for the view and not all the other stuff going on ( you can get a decent Bushwacker in most bars) I would suggest going to the Scenic Overlook on Skyline Dr. The view there is higher than Paradise Point. On a clear day you can see all the way to St Croix to the South and Puerto Rico to the West.

 

 

Scott

[mommiemudd]

Really just want the view, so Skyline sounds perfect! How do I find Skyline?

[laser110]

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, haven't been on the boards lately.

 

Where are you staying and I can give directions. Very easy to find.

 

Scott

[mommiemudd]

Coming in on Carnival Liberty. We will be driving back from Secret Harbor beach from a dive excursion. Thanks for all your help!

[laser110]

Ok, No problem. After you leave Secret Harbor you're going to come back to Redhook Rd. and to a traffic light. You can make a right or a left. Make a right towards Red Hook. Go through Red Hook, the road becomes Smith Bay Rd. Follow Smith Bay Rd. till you come to Rt. 42., make a right on Rt. 42. 42 becomes Rt 40. This is Skyline Drive. Follow Skyline Drive for about a mile. The Scenic Overlook will be on your left. Usually some vendors there to sell stuff. View is amazing and free.

 

To get back to the ship, make a left and follow Skyline Drive till it insects with Rt 35. Mafolie Rd. Make a left and follow the road down till you get to the bottom. You'll pass Black Beards Castle on the way down. Follow the signs for Rt 35. At the light should be the jail on your left and the parking lot for Ft. Christian on the right. Make the left and follow the Long Bay Rd back to the ship and I am assuming the car rental near by.

 

Remember when driving: KEEP LEFT!

 

Scott

[mommiemudd]

Thank you so much Scott!!

[laser110]

No problem. I hope this is correct, I was doing it from memory while typing. I am sure the rental agency will give you a map. Bring my instructions along and you can verify.

 

Have a good time and enjoy.

 

Scott