With all the beaches on St. Thomas and so little time it is hard to decide where to go but luckily I came across an article in Virgin Island This Week that listed the top 11 beaches on the island. Hopefully this will help you decide where you want to go.
1. Brewers Bay
Location: West
Features: foods & drink, bathroom, parking
You will find it just past the University of the Virgin Islands going west on Route 30. Brewer's Bay is a local family favorite for weekend picnics and gatherings. Visitors can relax in the shallow waters or sunbathe on the wide shore. On weekends there tends to be a lot of activity and loud local music.
2. Coki Beach
Location: East
Features: snorkeling, beach chair rentals, watersports & toys, food & drink, bathrooms
Located on Coki Point right before Coral World Ocean Park, this white sand beach with crystal clear water offers excellent snorkeling and diving. Beachside restaurants serve picnic fare including burgers, sandwiches and some local dishes. There is a dive shop, jet ski rental and several vendors renting snorkel gear, beach chairs and floats.
3. Hull Bay
Location: North
Features: snorkeling, food & drink, parking
A favorite northside beach for local families and surfers. It offers the best surfing on St. Thomas when there is a north swell but the locals are very protective so be aware. Hull Bay Hideaway restaurant and bar is located just behind the beach. Try out their fish tacos. Located on the north side. Plenty of parking.
4. Lindbergh Bay
Location: South
Features: snorkeling, beach chair rentals, watersports & toys, food & drink, bathrooms, parking, hotel beach
Named after the famous aviator who landed nearby in 1928, the tranquil bay is flanked by three hotels, palm trees and sea grapes that line the shore. Located on the airport road.
5. Lindquist Beach
Location: East
Features: snorkeling, bathrooms, parking, entrance fee
One of St. Thomas's most virginal and pristine beach, Lindquist Beach is situated on the east end of the island. The water is crystal-clear and typically calm. The left side of the beach is great for snorkeling. Owned by the Virgin Islands government it is well maintained and kept clean. There are a few picnic tables but get there early!
6. Magen's Bay Beach
Location: North
Features: snorkeling, beach chair rentals, watersports & toys, food & drink, bathrooms, parking, entrance fee
This beautiful one-mile stretch of beach is St. Thomas's most favorite and famous beach and is a public park. The water is usually very calm in this heart-shaped protected bay. Beach chairs and floats are available for rent and burgers, pizzas and other snacks can be found at the snack bar. Picnic tables located all along the beach. Lifeguards are on duty.
7. Sapphire Beach
Location: East
Features: snorkeling, beach chair rentals, watersports & toys, food & drink, bathrooms, parking, hotel beach
The sapphire-blue waters here are great for snorkeling, windsurfing, jet skiing and more. The beach is located on the east end at Sapphire Beach Resort.
8. Secret Harbour Beach
Location: East
Features: snorkeling, watersports & toys, food & drink, bathrooms, parking, hotel beach
A calm, quiet beach located at Secret Harbour Beach Resort, this beach has a floating swim platform and beach chairs available for rent. There is a dive company right on the beach. Also a restaurant and bar.
9. Limetree Beach
Location: South
Features: snorkeling, beach chair rentals, watersports & toys, food & drink, bathrooms, parking, hotel beach
There is a often a bit of gentle surf on this beach. It is a bit rocky as you enter the water so tread carefully. Limetree is usually very quiet with not too many people around. There is a watersports hut open every day except Saturday.
10. Vessup Beach
Location: East
Features: snorkeling, watersports & toys, hotel beach
A local favorite on the weekends for parties with loud music. Good time to go is during the weekend when it is very empty and peaceful. There is a watersports hut there that rents out sailboats, SUPs, windsurfers and other fun water toys. The long stretch of beach is great for taking a leisurely stroll and water is nice for swimming.
11. Dorothea Beach
Location: North
Features: snorkeling, parking
This is a very natural beach... no amenities, bars or restaurants.
The Dorothea condominiums are located there in the flat area behind the beach. Being a northside beach it can be rough during the winter with some big swells and currents that can push you towards the rocks. There is some great snorkeling there.
