Sea, Eat and Experience
Sightseeing
The beaches and sights are some of the reasons that St. Thomas is a popular vacation spot. Here are some of everyone's favorites. From beaches to ziplines, the island has a lot to offer.
Magens Bay Beach
Sapphire Beach
Lindqvist Beach
Secret Harbour Beach Resort
6280 Estate NazarethTree limin' Extreme Zipline website - http://www.ziplinestthomas.com/
62 locals recommend
Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline
7406 St Peter Mountain RdTree limin' Extreme Zipline website - http://www.ziplinestthomas.com/
Skyride to Paradise Point
Fort Christian
Forts StraedePirates Treasure Museum
This is a great activity especially for small children
This island is one of the two that sits right in front of St. Thomas. It is mostly national park and visitors can see historic sights, such as old ship repair buildings and century-old defense posts. To visit with a guide see the Hassel island you must have a guide. Here is the website to arrange a tour - http://stthomashistoricaltrust.org/
Or a tour can be arranged with VI Ecotours - https://viecotours.com/
6 locals recommend
Hassel Island
This island is one of the two that sits right in front of St. Thomas. It is mostly national park and visitors can see historic sights, such as old ship repair buildings and century-old defense posts. To visit with a guide see the Hassel island you must have a guide. Here is the website to arrange a tour - http://stthomashistoricaltrust.org/
Or a tour can be arranged with VI Ecotours - https://viecotours.com/
Water Island is one of the two islands that sits in front of St. Thomas. Honeymoon beach is a local favorite and has two restaurant/bars. Getting to the island is easy, a small ferry service runs regularly and a free safari will take you from the dock to honeymoon beach (or you can choose to walk since it is only a short distance away). The ferry leaves from Crown Bay Marina every day, to see the times use this link - https://www.vinow.com/recovery/ferry-transportation/water-island-ferry/
46 locals recommend
Water Island
Water Island is one of the two islands that sits in front of St. Thomas. Honeymoon beach is a local favorite and has two restaurant/bars. Getting to the island is easy, a small ferry service runs regularly and a free safari will take you from the dock to honeymoon beach (or you can choose to walk since it is only a short distance away). The ferry leaves from Crown Bay Marina every day, to see the times use this link - https://www.vinow.com/recovery/ferry-transportation/water-island-ferry/
Food scene
Sea La Vie
French restaurant
Tap and Still Havensight
Bar, burgers, dogs, and wings.
Personally, the best chicken wings on island are found here (and the fries). This also doubles as a bowling alley and bar. Upstairs there is darts and pool.
33 locals recommend
Chicken 'n Bowling
Personally, the best chicken wings on island are found here (and the fries). This also doubles as a bowling alley and bar. Upstairs there is darts and pool.
The Smoking Rooster
Barbecue joint
Brix Wine Bar & Bistro
Salt & Vinegar
Pizza Amoré
9718 Estate ThomasBest pizza on island
Island Time Pub
Taphus Beer House
5120 Dronningens GadeA locally-owned beer brewery.
Amalia Café
5143 Palm PassageRaw Sushi & Sake Bar
Best sushi on island.
Breakfast and Coffee
Barefoot Buddha
Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters
Stir It Up Coffee Shop & Bakery
Pasta Go Go
Frenchtown Deli & Coffee Shop
Rue De Saint BarthelemyIce cream
Scoops & Brew
This is a great way to end a day at the beach. Right before leaving on the ferry, stop here for ice cream, milkshakes and more.
Note - This place is in St. John
St. John Scoops
Mongoose JunctionThis is a great way to end a day at the beach. Right before leaving on the ferry, stop here for ice cream, milkshakes and more.
Note - This place is in St. John
St. John Sights
St. John is the island next door to St. Thomas and is mostly national park. It arguably has some of the most beautiful beaches and sights in the world. Getting over there isn't a problem, car and people ferries run regularly. To see the times click the link - https://www.vinow.com/travel/virgin-islands-ferry-schedules/
Hawknest Beach
Trunk Bay
This beach is located on the other end of St. John. The beach itself is beautiful and behind it there is a salt pond. Depending on the time of year, visitors can even collect salt (although it's not recommended to eat it).
16 locals recommend
Salt Pond Beach
This beach is located on the other end of St. John. The beach itself is beautiful and behind it there is a salt pond. Depending on the time of year, visitors can even collect salt (although it's not recommended to eat it).
Cinnamon Bay Beach
Maho Bay Beach
Annaberg Plantation is a beautiful historic sight. Hundreds of years ago when sugar and rum wherein high demand, these islands were big producers. This plantation was used to harvest sugar from sugar cane, and the buildings are largely intact despite their age.
20 locals recommend
Annaberg Sugar Plantation
Annaberg Plantation is a beautiful historic sight. Hundreds of years ago when sugar and rum wherein high demand, these islands were big producers. This plantation was used to harvest sugar from sugar cane, and the buildings are largely intact despite their age.
This hike is one of the most popular amongst the islands. It is guided along the way with signs pointing out particular vegetation. At around halfway there is a spot where petroglyphs left by the Taino Indians can be seen. The end of the hike is marked by a rocky beach where visitors can take a swim to cool off before returning back up.
7 locals recommend
Reef Bay Trail
Reef Bay TrailThis hike is one of the most popular amongst the islands. It is guided along the way with signs pointing out particular vegetation. At around halfway there is a spot where petroglyphs left by the Taino Indians can be seen. The end of the hike is marked by a rocky beach where visitors can take a swim to cool off before returning back up.
Shopping
Havensight Mall
Yacht Haven Grande
Main Street is one not only a great place to shop but a historic sight as well. Many of the buildings have been around since the 1700s.
Main Street
Main StreetMain Street is one not only a great place to shop but a historic sight as well. Many of the buildings have been around since the 1700s.
This is a personal favorite store that is owned locally. It sells a variety of beachwear such as bathing suits, clothing, shoes and more. Found in three locations (havensight mall, main street, and red hook)
Caribbean Surf Co. Havensight Store
Route 30This is a personal favorite store that is owned locally. It sells a variety of beachwear such as bathing suits, clothing, shoes and more. Found in three locations (havensight mall, main street, and red hook)
St. John Restaurants
St. John has some of the best food scenes in the islands and is easily accessible by the ferries (to see ferry times use this link - https://www.vinow.com/travel/virgin-islands-ferry-schedules/). We recommend going over on the people ferry and returning on it after dark. When crossing the channel at night, there is little light pollution and the stars are amazing to see on a clear night.
Note - Many of the restaurants on St. John will be expensive (save for tap and still and Cruz Bay Landing).
Morgan's Mango
The Longboard
La Tapa
Extra Virgin Bistro
The Tap & Still Cruz Bay
This is a family-friendly place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (breakfast especially).
20 locals recommend
Cruz Bay Landing
This is a family-friendly place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (breakfast especially).