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Beaches
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POPULAR ST. JOHN BEACHES
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In order from Cruz Bay on the
North Shore road (Route 20)
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| SALOMON - 20 min hike from town, sandy, great snorkeling, no facilities, uncrowded with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Salomon (or Solomon) traditionally has been St. John's unofficial clothing optional beach. Honeymoon is right next to Salomon and has the same white sand beaches and great snorkeling so you can choose for yourself the environment you find most comfortable. Signposts have recently been added to make it easy for you to find the beach of your choice starting behind the National Park Service Visitors' Center in Cruz Bay. | ![]() |
| HONEYMOON - 10 min walk beyond Salomon or from Caneel Bay Resort parking lot, sandy, great snorkeling, no facilities. | |
| HAWKSNEST - at bottom of hill just beyond mile marker 2, parking lot at beach, sandy, good snorkeling, picnic tables, charcoal grills, changing shelter, rest rooms - no running water | ![]() |
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JUMBIE - at mile marker 3, small parking area just before mile marker 3 on right, 1 min downhill from wooden steps on left side of road, sandy & rocky, small, secluded, good snorkeling, no facilities |
| TRUNK - at mile marker 3.5, large parking lot short walk from beach, sandy, most popular with tours, showers, rest rooms, picnic tables, concessions, lifeguards. Best time to go there is before 9:00 or after 5:00 to avoid crowds. | ![]() |
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CINNAMON - at mile marker 4.5, parking lot short walk from beach, sandy, restaurant, snack bar, concessions with snorkeling equipment, sea kayaks, windsurfers, small sailboats, and lessons, campground with cottages, tents, and bare campsites. Top windsurfing spot on St. John for all levels of ability. |
| MAHO - beyond mile marker 5, adjacent to road, sandy, shallow for some distance - popular for families with small children | ![]() |
| SALT POND - on route 107, 3.9 miles south of Coral Bay, 10 min walk down hill from parking area, sandy, chemical toilet, picnic tables, grills | |
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