Best beach on St Thomas

[Ashiepooh]

Can someone please tell me what nice beaches are closest to Charlotte Amaile? From what I can see there will be three ships in St.Thomas the day we will be there. I know we will wait for a taxi so would prefer something close but still pretty. Don't want to waste too much of the day getting there and coming back.

[blue_water]

Docked at Crown Bay? Lindbergh Bay. Docked at Havensight? Morningstar. We'd prefer Lindbergh (aka Emerald Beach for the Best Western Resort located there). Nice beach, and the BW has a beach bar and restaurant and nice restrooms.

[AZ ParrotHead]

Can someone please tell me what nice beaches are closest to Charlotte Amaile? From what I can see there will be three ships in St.Thomas the day we will be there. I know we will wait for a taxi so would prefer something close but still pretty. Don't want to waste too much of the day getting there and coming back.

 

Depends on where you're docked. If you're at Havensight the closest is beach at the Marriott. It's nice and about 5 mins away. Emerald is my favorite south side beach. It's in the opposite direction toward the airport--about 10 mins more driving. Hangout at the Best Western and buy some drinks at the bar and you can use the facilities.

[DopeyRN1]

Looks like Lindquest is the most beautiful. But we are not stay in the water or sit in the sand people. :rolleyes: (I am rolling those eyes at myself, not anyone else)

 

We would like a beach that has real bathrooms...I don't do port a potty on my worst day...chair and umbrella rentals and food and drink. I know, I am high maintenance on a low maintenance budget.

 

I guess that leaves Mangen or St John. Too many decisions...

[HarpHarp]

Looks like Lindquest is the most beautiful. But we are not stay in the water or sit in the sand people. :rolleyes: (I am rolling those eyes at myself, not anyone else)

 

We would like a beach that has real bathrooms...I don't do port a potty on my worst day...chair and umbrella rentals and food and drink. I know, I am high maintenance on a low maintenance budget.

 

I guess that leaves Mangen or St John. Too many decisions...

 

Sapphire, Emerald, Secret Harbor, Bolongo, Sugar Bay Morningstar, are all ok & will have the amenities, & I would rank Sapphire at the top. Secret Harbor is nice but small Magens will be crowded if there are even a few ships in port.

Here's a beach listing

http://www.visitusvi.com/stthomas/attractions

 

VInow dot com has more info

[DopeyRN1]

Thank you HarpHarp!! What a great resource you shared!

[HarpHarp]

Thank you HarpHarp!! What a great resource you shared!

 

You're quite welcome. I loved living in St Thomas when I was young & single & am looking forward to showing my DH the beautiful island & some of my favorite spots.

 

I am puzzled as to why this site doesn't allow the link to vinow dot com. That site has a nice beach chart.

 

The beaches on St John are even more spectacular & Trunk Bay at the national park is one of my favorites.

[blue_water]

Looks like Lindquest is the most beautiful. But we are not stay in the water or sit in the sand people. :rolleyes: (I am rolling those eyes at myself, not anyone else)

 

We would like a beach that has real bathrooms...I don't do port a potty on my worst day...chair and umbrella rentals and food and drink. I know, I am high maintenance on a low maintenance budget.

 

I guess that leaves Mangen or St John. Too many decisions...

 

There are real restrooms at Sapphire and Secret Harbor, and rentals at both (no umbrella rentals at Sapphire because there is abundant natural shade).

If you want more of a hotel experience with a nice restaurant, beach bar, and more "upscale" restrooms head for the Best Western Emerald Resort in Lindbergh Bay.

[blue_water]

 

I am puzzled as to why this site doesn't allow the link to vinow dot com. That site has a nice beach chart

 

Yes vinow dot com is a great site for all things USVI including maps, taxi and ferry info, and sightseeing info. CC and tripadvisor are sister sites and are appear to be linked but others are hit or miss

 

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http://www.sapphireinthesun.com

http://www.virginislandsthisweek.com/st-thomas/maps/st-thomas-island-road-map.html

[blue_water]

The best beach on the island is the beach that you are enjoying. ;)

[Kesali]

Here's a map showing the different beach locations -

http://www.virginislandsthisweek.com/st-thomas/maps/st-thomas-island-road-map.html

 

What a great map! Thanks for posting a link to it.

 

Where-abouts does Royal dock? (If that is the correct term?)

[Kesali]

Upon more reading and web page visits, I believe I found the information.

[Fofalola]

The best beach on the island is the beach that you are enjoying. ;)

 

Hello Blue Water

With 5 ships in port, would you still suggest Sapphire beach? It's our first choice but weary of overcrowding...

And have you visited Cowpet Bay? If so, how do you rate that in terms of sandy swimming areas and peace?

Appreciate your response

Cheers

[blue_water]

Hello Blue Water

With 5 ships in port, would you still suggest Sapphire beach? It's our first choice but weary of overcrowding...

And have you visited Cowpet Bay? If so, how do you rate that in terms of sandy swimming areas and peace?

Appreciate your response

Cheers

 

Cheers!

We've stayed in a Sapphire condo and enjoyed the beach with 5 larger ships in port. There were day visitors for sure, and it was a little crowded in the sandy swimming area, at least on the beach near the dive center. But nothing like Coki or Magens. We love Sapphire and would not have a concern if coming in on a ship that day because there are many areas to relax (with natural shade) other that that beach section. In terms of a nice swimming beach we much prefer Sapphire over Cowpet Bay or Elysian Beach. But although there are many condo properties and the beach isn't as nice as Sapphire, Elysian Beach where the Elysian condo property is located will be one of the quietest beaches with a beach grill and a decent beach.

For a quiet day and a nice beach with a beach bar and restrooms we'd go to Hull Bay. Maybe not as stunning as Sapphire, but a nice beach where you're sure to have a quiet spot to yourselves.

Edited September 30, 2015 by blue_water

[Fofalola]

Exactly what I was looking for Blue Water. Much obliged!:D