The magnificent beaches of St. Thomas are a magnet for millions of sun-worshipers from around the globe. St. Thomas has an astounding forty four beaches in its 32-square mile landmass, so your biggest decision will be choosing which of them to visit during your stay. If you are staying at a beach resort, you may have access to your own private beach. But you owe it to yourself to do some exploring!
If you’d like to try some snorkeling during your stay on St. Thomas, Coki Beachis the place to do it. Located next door to Coral World Marine Park, Coki Beach is a great beach for families with its food and drink vendors. You can even purchase kibble to feed to the fish!
Secret Harbour in Red Hook - St. Thomas
The half-mile pristine white sand crescent of Megan’s Bayhas frequently earned it accolades as one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. The calm water off Magan’s Bay stretches between two peninsulas which protect it from the worst of the wind, and the sea bottom is quite flat and sandy, making it an ideal swimming area. You’ll have to pay a three dollar entrance fee to access the beach between 8 AM and 5 PM.
If windsurfing is your thing, head for Sapphire Beach where you’ll get an excellent view not only of St. John, but of some other of the area islands. There is also a great reef for snorkeling to the east of Sapphire Beach.
One of the still somewhat undiscovered delights of St. Thomas is Lindquist Beach. The fact that it’s not fully discovered, however, means that you won’t be able to purchase food and beverages or rent water sports equipment here. There are also no lifeguards, so you will swim at your own peril.
Lindquist Beach is another popular beach in St. Thomas. Lindquist Beach is still considered a well-kept secret. Lindquist Beach is currently an undeveloped area. This means entertainment, food and drinks, and water rentals are not available.
While Secret Harbor in Red Hook is set on a very pretty cove with excellent snorkeling, it hardly lives up name. There’s nothing secret about it, as it’s the site of a condominium resort, and the beach is seldom free of people lounging in hammocks and beach chairs. Many divers are attracted to Secret Harbor, so there are several dive rental shops along the beach, as well as people sunbathing, playing volleyball, and swimming.
We mentioned only five of St. Thomas’ forty-four beaches, but of the remaining thirty-nine many simply do not qualify as resort quality beaches. Before you decide which beaches on St. Thomas deserve your attention, do some research to learn what activities are available at each, or if one of them is a place where you can simply go for some peace and quiet to enjoy the scent of the salt air and the feel of the sun on your face!
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