Best Beach in Saint John

"Cinnamon Bay beach is a long, wide stretch of sand on the north shore of St. John. The beach is popular for sunbathing, snorkeling, and water sports. The bay is also home to the Cinnamon Bay Campground and water sports rental."

"Located on St. John's south shore, Salt Pond Bay is a protected bay and beach. The beach can be reached by hiking a short trail from Route 107, about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Coral Bay. The bay is a popular snorkeling spot and has fringing reefs on both sides of the bay, sea grass in the center, and a deep coral reef far out in the middle of the bay."

"When it comes to snorkeling in St. John, Salt Pond is #1 on our list. It has the best of both worlds when it comes to snorkeling with sandy shores and gorgeous natural reefs. From the beach, you can see huge rock structures in the middle of the bay."

"Another small and somewhat secluded beach, Jumbie is a great alternative to the larger more popular St John beaches. Because of its limited parking, it’s virtually impossible for this beach to ever feel crowded."

"Honeymoon Beach makes the list not just for some great snorkeling but for all the things you can do at this one beach. Virgin Islands Ecotours Honeymoon Beach Watersports Hut has an All Day Pass so you can enjoy a chair, snorkel gear, kayak, stand up paddle board, float and locker for just $49/pp/day. So, you can check out the snorkeling ( best along the rocky point towards Caneel Bay Resort) and some watersports activities!"

"Honeymoon Beach is both convenient and out-of-the-way, a good choice for those who want to avoid the crowds at spots like Trunk Bay, but still appreciate a few on-site amenities. The beach is accessible by trails and serves as an area for watersports enthusiasts. Travelers can grab a kayak for a paddle up the coast before diving in to snorkel alongside the tropical fish that school around the rocks.More"

"Honeymoon Beach is on the north shore of St. John and can be accessed from Cruz Bay by hiking the 1 mile (1.6 km) long Lind Point Trail or from Caneel Bay Resort. The beach features soft white sand under tall palm trees. Kayaks and snorkel equipment are available for rent."

"A large and sparsely populated beach, Francis closely resembles Maho Bay with its calm waters and lack of amenities. It’s a great place to get some space and enjoy a picnic lunch. It’s also an ideal spot from which to kayak to Whistling Cay, one of the best snorkel locations around St. John."

"More than 20% of Culebra is part of a spectacular national wildlife refuge, which US President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law more than 100 years ago. Most of this land lies along Culebra's coastline and includes more than 20 cays. Containing three different ecosystems, the refuge serves as a habitat for endangered sea turtles and is also the largest seabird nesting grounds in the Caribbean. For visitors, it is a place for hiking, birdwatching and enjoying secluded beaches."

"This small, secluded beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on St. John. Accessible only by trail or boat, its location keeps the crowds away. If you’re willing to take a short hike on the Lind Point trail, the pay-off is sugar white sand, postcard-worthy bent palm trees, fantastic snorkeling, and possibly an entire beach to yourself if you’re lucky."

"Sometimes called St. John’s “secret beach,” this little secluded beach can be hard to plan a day around because there is only parking for a handful of cars. There is a community center that can be rented for events, so look for signs indicating a private party and choose another beach on those days. If you’re lucky enough to get a parking spot, enjoy a quiet day on a picturesque beach with a quaint tire swing and gorgeous views across the bay to Hawksnest and Caneel."

"Locals and visitors go wild tearing into the barbecue chicken, ribs and corn on the cob at this open-air restaurant across from the post office. The chef grills the meats outside, perfuming the entire..."

"There’s Flamenco Beach famous for its hills and white sand beaches, Culebrita known for its great snorkeling and Punta Melones for its dramatic sunsets. It’s quite popular for locals and visitors to head out east for the day to snorkel, scuba dive and relax in the turquoise waves. We booked this tour for the day on a catamaran and thoroughly enjoyed the experience (it also came with plenty of rum punch!)"

"With Flamenco Beach, TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice in 2015, it’s really a no brainer where you’ll end up spending the day. As your last full day, this will be your chance to do everything you didn’t get to do on the trip or just a whole lot of nothing."

"This island, the fourth-largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, floats about a ¼ mile (½ km) out in Charlotte Amalie harbor. A ferry between…"