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The lure of St. Croix's sun-drenched beaches is virtually impossible to resist; St. Croix beaches have been ranked among the most beautiful in the world. Picture this, 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. Effective April 1, 2020. Act 8185, amends title 27, chapter 9 of the Virgin Islands Code adds section 305h providing for a ban on the retail sale or offer for sale, and the distribution or importation for retail purposes of topical sunscreen products containing Oxybenzone and Octinoxate. These ingredients are harmful to humans and can negatively affect corals, aquatic and marine life. Please do not use any sunscreens containing these two chemicals while in the ocean! There are safe alternatives. |
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Buck Island
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Cane Bay
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We call it...Caribbean
Dream Beach |
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Chenay Bay Beach East of Christiansted on Route 82. Restaurant and bar at Chenay Bay Beach Resort; sandy beach, hammocks, beach chair and kayak rentals. |
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Coakley Bay Beach Located on the East end of St. Croix, on the north shore, is this beautiful, long and mostly deserted strip of sand. There are areas in the water with a lot of sea grass so you'll see it on the beach as well. There are areas with sandy bottom which is great for taking a dip. Most of the time you won't see anyone on the beach except for the weekends when locals will come to spend the day. |
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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
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Pelican Cove Beach West of Christiansted. Fine palm-fringed, sandy beaches, restaurant and bar; also snorkeling, water-sports center. Watch for undertow in rough seas. |
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Cramer Park Beautiful and sandy public beach near the end of Route 82. Recently renovated changing rooms; bathrooms. Just a ten minute drive from Caribbean Dream. Click on the picture for more pictures of Cramer Park and beach. |
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Gentle Winds Beach Located on the North Shore at the Gentle Winds Condominium Resort. Beautiful white sand beach. Access to the beach from the resort is limited to residents and guests. Our beachfront condo, Caribbean Breeze, is located here. Click on the picture for a larger image. |
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Grapetree Bay On the south eastern shore of St. Croix. Click on the picture for a larger image. |
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Ha Penny (Hey Penny, Half Penny) This beach has many different names but it is still a very nice St. Croix beach. Beautiful stretch of white sand with generally calm water. Be sure to bring sunscreen for this beach. There is very little shade, but it is long and sandy. Good for walking, sunning, and swimming. There is some sea grass in spots. Overall this is a very relaxing picturesque spot. Off of South Shore Road Machineel Bay – Southshore, Take a turn at the pink pillars down a dirt road. |
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Hibiscus Beach West of Christiansted. Palm-fringed sandy beach, snorkeling. Watch out for undertow in rough seas. Restaurant and bar. |
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Isaac's Bay This east-end beach is more easily reached with a four-wheel-drive vehicle. You'll find secluded sands for sunbathing, calm waters for swimming, and a barrier reef for snorkeling. You can also get here via footpaths from Jack's Bay. It is a hike but it's worth the effort. |
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Jack's Bay Located on the East end of the island, Jack's Bay is also remote but well worth the effort to get there. |
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Protestant
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Rainbow Beach Club About 1 mile north of Frederiksted; spectacular sandy beach. Restaurant and bar with live music. Click on the picture enlarge it. |
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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 more. |
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Sandy Point Spectacular, secluded beach in southwest corner of St. Croix. Was established primarily to protect the March-June nesting grounds of endangered leatherback turtles. It also happens to be one of the longest stretches of white sandy beach in the Caribbean - spanning over 2 miles. Open weekends, No facilities. Click photo for a larger image. |
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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. This is one of our favorites! 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! There is a lot of sea grass in the water, however, so the beach is better for lying out than swimming. Click picture see a larger image. |
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West End Beaches There are many secluded and beautiful beaches tucked away on the west end of St. Croix. Click on the picture for more West End beaches. |
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