Kelly’s guidebook
Beach
This is a must see! There is a bar/restaurant and lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent.
257 locals recommend
Magens Bay Beach
This is a must see! There is a bar/restaurant and lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent.
Bring your own food and drinks to this beach. There are chairs for rent.
88 locals recommend
Lindqvist Beach
Bring your own food and drinks to this beach. There are chairs for rent.
Next to the university and airport this beach is home to many turtles. You should bring your own beach chairs and towels. There are usually food trucks parked on the street if you get hungry. Restrooms and showers are also available.
70 locals recommend
Brewers Bay Beach
Next to the university and airport this beach is home to many turtles. You should bring your own beach chairs and towels. There are usually food trucks parked on the street if you get hungry. Restrooms and showers are also available.
Taking a ferry from Tickles Dockside Pub for $15 round trip per person. Then free bus ride to Honeymoon Beach. Lots of turtles to see. Dinghy's has great food and drinks.
46 locals recommend
Water Island
Taking a ferry from Tickles Dockside Pub for $15 round trip per person. Then free bus ride to Honeymoon Beach. Lots of turtles to see. Dinghy's has great food and drinks.
For $50 per car round trip to St. John by ferry, this is a perfect beach to enjoy with family and friends
18 locals recommend
Hawknest Beach
For $50 per car round trip to St. John by ferry, this is a perfect beach to enjoy with family and friends
Cinnamon Bay Beach
Another beautiful beach to explore on St John
Maho Bay Beach
Great place to see turtles and rays
Beautiful beach next to Coral World. Chairs and umbrellas available to rent
104 locals recommend
Coki Beach
Beautiful beach next to Coral World. Chairs and umbrellas available to rent
You will need to bring your own beach chairs and towels to this beach since the chairs are for the resort only. Sunset Grille is a great place to eat and drink. Park behind the tennis courts if you have a rental car.
32 locals recommend
Secret Harbour Beach Resort
6280 Estate NazarethYou will need to bring your own beach chairs and towels to this beach since the chairs are for the resort only. Sunset Grille is a great place to eat and drink. Park behind the tennis courts if you have a rental car.
Food scene
Prime at Paradise point
Great steaks and awesome view
Tap and Still Havensight
Great for Friday Happy Hour
The Smoking Rooster
Great food
Take the ferry to Water Island from here or just stop by for food and drinks. Nice view of Crown Bay.
22 locals recommend
Tickles Dockside Pub
8168 Crown Bay MarinaTake the ferry to Water Island from here or just stop by for food and drinks. Nice view of Crown Bay.
The Twisted Cork Cafe
Great food
A Caribbean style roti that you can have many different ways. I suggest the chicken without the bone and ask for spicey if you like your food hot.
7 locals recommend
Ideal Restaurant
2329 Commandant GadeA Caribbean style roti that you can have many different ways. I suggest the chicken without the bone and ask for spicey if you like your food hot.
Oceana Restaurant & Bistro
8 HondurasGreat view and food for your fine dining experience
Go here for coffee and breakfast. Short drive along Skyline Drive.
38 locals recommend
Sib's Mountain Cafe
33-5 Estate ElizabethGo here for coffee and breakfast. Short drive along Skyline Drive.
Caribbean Fish Market
6800 Nazareth RdGorgeous view while eating spectacular meal
Awesome food! On the pricey side but well worth it. You'll dine in an old stone stable.
69 locals recommend
Old Stone Farmhouse
Awesome food! On the pricey side but well worth it. You'll dine in an old stone stable.
Sightseeing
Mountain Top
Best banana daiquiri
It's a 1.8 mile trail that you can hike. You can park up top and walk down to Megan's Bay.
8 locals recommend
Magen's Bay Trailhead
6200 Magen's Bay RdIt's a 1.8 mile trail that you can hike. You can park up top and walk down to Megan's Bay.
Blackbeard's Castle
Torvet State RoadAt the top of the hour you can drive your car to St John on Love City Ferries. This is my favorite ferry. You can walk around and hang out at bar upstairs. Remember to take lots of pictures from this view of St Thomas. They are amazing!
At bottom of the hour you can take Big Red Barge. Not as good but will get you there.
Red Hook Car Ferry
At the top of the hour you can drive your car to St John on Love City Ferries. This is my favorite ferry. You can walk around and hang out at bar upstairs. Remember to take lots of pictures from this view of St Thomas. They are amazing!
At bottom of the hour you can take Big Red Barge. Not as good but will get you there.
Grocery Stores
Great place to get your groceries especially if you have a large family since most items come in large containers or quantities. Also, slightly less expensive.
59 locals recommend
Cost U Less St-Thomas
Great place to get your groceries especially if you have a large family since most items come in large containers or quantities. Also, slightly less expensive.
If you need sliced meat, this is the place to shop. Slightly more expensive but the quality of the food is good and the employees are super friendly.
15 locals recommend
Moe's Fresh Market Yacht Haven Grande
If you need sliced meat, this is the place to shop. Slightly more expensive but the quality of the food is good and the employees are super friendly.
You may have to go to several grocery stores to find all that you need for cooking. This is just another option.
13 locals recommend
Pueblo Super Market at Long Bay
Rumer DriveYou may have to go to several grocery stores to find all that you need for cooking. This is just another option.
Good vegetables. Great selection of Asian and Middle Eastern spices.
30 locals recommend
Plaza Extra Supermarket Tutu
Good vegetables. Great selection of Asian and Middle Eastern spices.
Food Center
Hot food buffet with great local flavors to enjoy.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rental car - taxis charge about $10 per person per trip
Get a rental car - small car will do.
Public transportation and taxis are very limited. It's best to get a rental car in order to visit all the wonderful beaches and places to visit. I've used Dollar and Thrifty several times with great success.
What to pack
Pack light
The weather here is around 84 degrees. A shirt, hat, shorts and flip-flops are all you will need. Maybe a light sweatshirt/sweater for late evening. Don't forget sunscreen and sunglasses.
Getting around
Taxis vs Rental Car
Taxis charge per person per trip. If there are 4 people in your group it will cost about $40 to go one way. If you make several trips per day this is going to add up fast.
Rental cars can be expensive too. Unless you plan to go to some out of the way beach or location, you will not need 4WD vehicle. Get a small car like Toyota Yaris for parties of 2-3 orToyota Camery for parties of 4-5. The roads are very narrow and nobody stays in their lane. I've never rented 4WD vehicle in the last 10 years I've been here and have been fine. Even took the car to St John.