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The lure of St. Croix's
sun-drenched beaches is virtually impossible to resist; they have been ranked
among the most beautiful in the world. Picture crescent moons of sugar-white
sand rimming secluded coves, lush tropical scenery and crystal-clear aquamarine
waters... that about sums up what you'll find on this island paradise.
Buccaneer
East of Christiansted at the hotel. Three beaches on the property. Non-guest fee $4 for use of the beach and
changing facilities. Towels for hotel guests only. Watersports, snorkeling,
beach bar.
Colony Cove Beach
Artificial tire reef near shore, full natural reef with excellent snorkeling.
Check with front desk for admission to beach.
Columbus Landing Beach
The historic site of the 1493 landing of the fleet of Columbus on Salt River.
Access by road to the left of the marina. Public land. Minimal facilities.
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Cormorant Beach Club
West of Christiansted. Fine palm-fringed, sandy beaches, restaurant and bar;
also snorkeling, water-sports center. Watch for undertow in rough seas. This
beach is preferred by the gay community. |
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Cramer Park
Beautiful and sandy public beach near the end of Route 82. Recently
renovated changing rooms; bathrooms. Click on the picture for
more pictures of Cramer Park and beach. |
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Grapetree
Bay
On the south eastern shore. Click
on the picture for larger pictures.
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Hibiscus Beach Hotel
West of Christiansted. Palm-fringed sandy beach, snorkeling. Watch out for
undertow in rough seas. Restaurant and bar. |
Hotel on the Cay
Across from Christiansted by water taxi ($3 charge). Beautiful beach with nice
view of Christiansted harbor. Full water-sports facility
including parasailing, wave-runners, wind surfers, snorkeling. Restaurant and
bar.
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Jack's Bay
Located on the East end of the island, Jack's Bay is remote but well
worth the effort to get there |
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Reef Beach
East end of the island at Teague Bay on Route 82. Duggan's Reef restaurant and
bar. Click on the picture of reef beach for
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Sandy Point
Lovely, secluded beach in southwest corner of St. Croix. Open weekends,
recommended for groups only. No facilities.
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Shoy Beach
East of Christiansted. Turn right at gate to the Buccaneer Hotel; after checking
with guard, proceed to parking at the end of the road. Path to fine sandy beach.
No facilities. Click on the picture for
a larger view. |
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St. Croix's
Southeast Coast
There are many spectacular shorelines on St. Croix. The water is so
aquamarine that it doesn't look real! Click
on the picture for a larger view. |
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Sprat Hall
North of Frederiksted on Route 63. One mile of beach. Beach use fee $2. Beach
chair rental. Beach restaurant and bar. |
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Sugar
Beach
A beautiful powder white sand beach. I guess that's how it got it's
name! |
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Rainbow Beach Club
About 1 mile north of Frederiksted; spectacular sandy beach. Beach restaurant
and bar. |
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West End Beaches
There are many secluded and beautiful beaches tucked away on the west
end of St. Croix.
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on the picture for more West End beaches. |
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