TRUNK BAY
The most popular beach on St. John, Trunk Bay, is known for its 650 feet of underwater snorkeling trail that includes identification signs on the bottom of the sea, describing the coral formations and fish that inhabit the waters. It’s educational and a fun way to spend the day – just follow the signs! You can rent snorkel gear from the water sports center and start your journey from the shore. The beach features showers, restrooms, a food concession, water toy rentals and a gift shop. The beach is part of the National Park and it is the only beach with an admission fee ($4). There are lifeguards on duty. (#1 on map)
HAWKSNEST
One of St. John’s most convenient beaches, Hawksnest Beach offers picnic tables and barbecue grills. There is also plenty of parking. A great snorkeling reef starts close to shore. (#2 on map)
CINNAMON BAY
One of the longest beaches in St. John’s National Park is Cinnamon Bay, it is about a mile long. You can snorkel, swim, kayak or participate in other water sport activities. The campground has restrooms, showers, a food concession and water sports rentals. While there is no snorkel trail, there is great snorkeling to the right side of the beach, if you don’t mind the swim or check out the nature trail across from the campground. Explore the old Danish building found along the beachfront. Itis a temporary museum for the National Park Service’s archaeological excavation in the area. (#3 on map)
SALOMON BAY
Another favorite with the locals because it is accessible only by trail, either from Caneel Bay or along the Lind Point Trail out of Cruz Bay (about a mile walk, not challenging) and thus is mostly deserted. A perfect place for a relaxing day on the beach. You can easily walk over to Honeymoon Beach where there is a gift shop that sells drinks and snacks and rents water toys. (#4 on map)
HONEYMOON BEACH
Honeymoon Beach is a pretty beach with sandy shoreline surrounded by sea grape and coconut trees. It offers great snorkeling , swimming and lounging. You can access the Honeymoon Beach via the Lind Point Trail which starts just behind the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay and connects to Caneel Bay Resort. Or you can park in the Caneel Bay parking lot (there is a fee for visitors) and walk over along the coastline from there. VI Ecotours offers a gift shop, restrooms, watersports rentals and daily guided kayak, hike & snorkel multi eco-adventures. Their All Inclusive Relax & Play Fun Pass includes: paddleboard, kayak, snorkel gear, chair, float & locker. Reserve in advance by calling 340.779-2155 or book online at viecotours.com. Use promo code: “STTWL” when booking. (#5 on map)