List of beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands facts for kids
The United States Virgin Islands are a special territory of the United States located in the Caribbean Sea. They are famous for their amazing beaches! This article will take you on a tour of the many beautiful beaches you can find on the main islands: Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas, including Water Island. Whether you're looking for calm waters or exciting waves, these islands have a beach for everyone, facing either the warm Caribbean Sea to the south or the vast Atlantic Ocean to the north.
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Beaches of Saint Croix
Saint Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has a rich history and many different kinds of beaches, from quiet coves to lively shores. Here's a list of some of the fantastic beaches you can explore on Saint Croix:
| Name |
|---|
| Altona Lagoon Beach |
| Buccaneer Beach |
| Cane Bay Beach |
| Carlton Beach |
| Cathys Fancy Beach |
| Cay Beach |
| Chenay Beach |
| Coakley Bay |
| Columbus Landing |
| Cormorant Beach Club |
| Cottongarden Bay Beach |
| Cramer's Park Beach |
| Davis Beach |
| Divi Beach (at Divi Carina Bay Resort) |
| Dorsch (Sand Castle on the Beach) |
| Frederiksted Beach (Fort Frederick Beach), near Frederiksted Pier |
| Grapetree Beach |
| Grassy Point Beach |
| The Grotto (Buccaneer resort) |
| Haypenny Bay (Manchenil) |
| Issac Bay Beach |
| Jack Bay Beach |
| Judiths Fancy Beach |
| LaGrange Beach |
| Mermaid Beach (Buccaneer) |
| Monks Bath Beach |
| North Star Beach |
| Pelican Cove Beach |
| Protestant Cay |
| Prune Beach |
| Rainbow Beach |
| Reef Beach |
| Saint Croix Country Club Beach |
| Salt River Beach (Columbus Landing) |
| Sandy Point |
| Shoy's Beach |
| Sprat Hall Beach |
| Sugar Beach |
| Tamarind Reef Beach |
| Turtle Beach/Cove, Buck Island |
| West Beach |
Beaches of Saint John
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Saint John is famous for being home to the Virgin Islands National Park, which covers most of the island. This means many of its beaches are protected and offer stunning natural beauty, perfect for snorkeling and relaxing. Here are some of the beautiful beaches on Saint John:
| Name |
|---|
| Annaberg Beach |
| Blue Cobblestone Beach |
| Boatman Point Beach |
| Brown Bay Beach |
| Caneel Bay Beach |
| Cinnamon Bay Beach |
| Cocoloba Beach |
| Cruz Bay Beach |
| Denis Bay |
| Ditleff Beach |
| Fish Bay |
| Francis Bay Beach |
| Gibney Beach (also known as Oppenheimer Beach) |
| Grootpan Bay |
| Hansen Bay Beach |
| Hart Bay Beach |
| Haulover Beach |
| Hawknest Beach |
| Honeymoon Bay Beach |
| Johns Folly Beach |
| Jumbie Bay |
| Kiddel Bay |
| Lameshur Bay |
| Leinster Bay |
| Little Cinnamon Bay Beach |
| Little Maho Beach |
| Little Reef Bay Beach |
| Long Bay Beach |
| Maho Bay Beach |
| Peter Bay Beach |
| Reef Bay Beach |
| Salt Pond Beach |
| Salomon Beach |
| St. Mary's Creek Beach |
| Trunk Bay |
| Waterlemon Cay Beach |
Beaches of Saint Thomas
Saint Thomas is a lively island known for its beautiful harbors and many popular beaches. There are over forty major beaches here, offering everything from calm waters perfect for swimming to spots ideal for water sports. Here are some of the fantastic beaches on Saint Thomas:
| Name |
|---|
| Bluebeard Beach |
| Bolongo Bay |
| Brewers Bay Beach |
| Coki Beach (Coki Point) |
| Cowpet Bay |
| Dorothea Bay |
| Great Bay |
| Hull Bay Beach |
| Limetree Beach |
| Lindbergh Beach |
| Lindquist Beach (Smith Bay, Cabes Point) |
| Magens Bay (Little Magens) |
| Mandahl Bay Beach |
| Morningstar Beach |
| Sapphire Beach |
| Secret Harbor Beach |
| Sugar Bay (Wyndham) |
| Vessup Bay |
| Water Bay (also known as Pineapple or Renaissance Bay) |
Beaches of Water Island
Water Island is a small, quiet island located just off the coast of Saint Thomas. It's a peaceful escape with lovely beaches that are great for a relaxing day. Here are the beaches you can find on Water Island:
| Name |
|---|
| Honeymoon Beach |
| Limestone Beach |
| Revenge Beach |
| Sprat Bay |
| Waterlemon Cay Beach |
See also
- List of beaches
