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Food scene
Great breakfast or lunch spot with wonderful drinks and a swim up bar. Also has an amazing view looking out over Bolongo Bay.
55 locals recommend
Iggies Beach Bar & Grill
7150 BolongoGreat breakfast or lunch spot with wonderful drinks and a swim up bar. Also has an amazing view looking out over Bolongo Bay.
Great Caribbean cuisine and water front with great harbor views. Great breakfast and try the oxtail for lunch, outstanding!
27 locals recommend
Petite Pump Room
3400 Veterans DrGreat Caribbean cuisine and water front with great harbor views. Great breakfast and try the oxtail for lunch, outstanding!
Great pastries and breakfast. Excellent coffee too. Try the cinnamon rolls.
17 locals recommend
Stir It Up Coffee Shop & Bakery
Great pastries and breakfast. Excellent coffee too. Try the cinnamon rolls.
Great for coffee. Also has fresh baked goods, smoothies and yogurt.
14 locals recommend
Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters
Great for coffee. Also has fresh baked goods, smoothies and yogurt.
Most of the food here is excellent. The breakfast burrito is a great option for breakfast. They have some of the best tacos on island too. Fish and Shrimp Tacos are outstanding! Best bushwackers on island too!
6 locals recommend
Side Street Pub
5130 Bjerge GadeMost of the food here is excellent. The breakfast burrito is a great option for breakfast. They have some of the best tacos on island too. Fish and Shrimp Tacos are outstanding! Best bushwackers on island too!
Some of the best West Indian food around. Locals and tourists pile in for her callaloo, fungi, Ole Wife (triggerfish), fried plantains and sweet potatoes.
39 locals recommend
Gladys' Café
5600 Royal Dane MallSome of the best West Indian food around. Locals and tourists pile in for her callaloo, fungi, Ole Wife (triggerfish), fried plantains and sweet potatoes.
The 13-inch, crisp-crusted, brick-oven pizzas are the claim to fame. Super-fresh ingredients, ie spinach and ricotta or mozzarella and basil, top the white or wheat crust.
13 locals recommend
Pie Whole Pizza
HondurasThe 13-inch, crisp-crusted, brick-oven pizzas are the claim to fame. Super-fresh ingredients, ie spinach and ricotta or mozzarella and basil, top the white or wheat crust.
Tickles Dockside Pub
8168 Crown Bay MarinaPub style food on the water in Charlotte Amalie.
If you are in the mood for BBQ this is your place. Everything we have had here has been good!
29 locals recommend
The Smoking Rooster
If you are in the mood for BBQ this is your place. Everything we have had here has been good!
Local hangout featuring a full bar, pizza & frequent live music in an easygoing environment. Great Pizza!
95 locals recommend
Island Time Pub
Local hangout featuring a full bar, pizza & frequent live music in an easygoing environment. Great Pizza!
The Tap & Still Redhook
Comfort food, great burgers and beer.
French Quarter Bistro
French, Cajun/Bistro. Great Cajun/creole food.
Fine dining, Caribbean and seafood. 11th hole of the golf course in a 200 year old restored field house.
69 locals recommend
Old Stone Farmhouse
Fine dining, Caribbean and seafood. 11th hole of the golf course in a 200 year old restored field house.
Caribbean, Seafood. Great for small plates. Beautiful place, open aired and on the water.
48 locals recommend
The Easterly
1 Red Hook RdCaribbean, Seafood. Great for small plates. Beautiful place, open aired and on the water.
Oceana Restaurant & Bistro
8 HondurasFine dinning seafood right on the water.
Fine dinning Steakhouse with a great view on Paradise Point. Excellent service.
49 locals recommend
Prime at Paradise point
Fine dinning Steakhouse with a great view on Paradise Point. Excellent service.
Blue Eleven
High end Seafood and Caribbean, one of the best on the island.
Raw Sushi & Sake Bar
If you like sushi, this place is a can’t miss!
The Green House
Huge menu, and full bar right downtown Charlotte Amalie.
Great view for drinks and sunsets, right on the beach. Bring bug spray.
42 locals recommend
Sunset Grille at Secret Harbour
6280 Estate NazarethGreat view for drinks and sunsets, right on the beach. Bring bug spray.
Margaritaville St. Thomas
6080 Smith Bay RdDeck with a great view and live music.
Sapphire Beach Bar
Smith Bay RoadLocated right on the beach with a great view of the water.
XO Bistro
Great food. Check out the Gooey Butter Cake.
On the water, try to go around sunset. Excellent service and most of the food here is good.
42 locals recommend
Sunset Grille at Secret Harbour
6280 Estate NazarethOn the water, try to go around sunset. Excellent service and most of the food here is good.
Hideaway featuring ocean views, a casual vibe & creative New American fare & pizzas. Southern inspired food. Tyr the pot roast, shrimp and grits or the Salmon.
35 locals recommend
Thirteen Restaurant and Bar
Hideaway featuring ocean views, a casual vibe & creative New American fare & pizzas. Southern inspired food. Tyr the pot roast, shrimp and grits or the Salmon.
On the water in Redhook! Breakfast tacos and burritos. Coconut Mimosa.
16 locals recommend
Hook'd USVI
On the water in Redhook! Breakfast tacos and burritos. Coconut Mimosa.
Outside sitting near Havensight. Famous for their Johnny Cakes. Try the Bush Tea as well.
20 locals recommend
The Delly Deck
Route 30Outside sitting near Havensight. Famous for their Johnny Cakes. Try the Bush Tea as well.
On the water, walking distance from the condo. Known for their Caribbean Lobster. Coconut curry lobster and the baked stuffed Lobster!
34 locals recommend
Mim's Seaside Bistro
On the water, walking distance from the condo. Known for their Caribbean Lobster. Coconut curry lobster and the baked stuffed Lobster!
Sightseeing
Take the Water Island Ferry to Water Island. Grab a beer and a bite at Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill on the beach. Heidi’s also has movies on Monday nights, really fun! Call them at 340-690-0325 about movie night.
46 locals recommend
Water Island
Take the Water Island Ferry to Water Island. Grab a beer and a bite at Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill on the beach. Heidi’s also has movies on Monday nights, really fun! Call them at 340-690-0325 about movie night.
One of the best views of the Charlotte Amalie harbor. Take the Skyride out of Havensight or find a taxi or rent a car and drive yourself to the top of Paradise Point. For the most ambiance, visit around sunset.
88 locals recommend
Skyride to Paradise Point
One of the best views of the Charlotte Amalie harbor. Take the Skyride out of Havensight or find a taxi or rent a car and drive yourself to the top of Paradise Point. For the most ambiance, visit around sunset.
Take the Ferry over and shop at Mangrove Junction, one of the top beaches in the Caribbean at Trunk Bay. Best snorkeling at Waterlemon Cay. Best family beach Maho Bay.
59 locals recommend
St. John
Take the Ferry over and shop at Mangrove Junction, one of the top beaches in the Caribbean at Trunk Bay. Best snorkeling at Waterlemon Cay. Best family beach Maho Bay.
By all means take a day trip to the BVI while you're here. It's a fun day and worth the price. Take in Jost Van Dyke and definitely snorkel the Indians and have lunch at the Willy T in the Bight at Norman Islands. These are “do not miss” things to do while you're here. Jost is known for their beach bars. One of our favorite islands.
12 locals recommend
Jost Van Dyke Scuba
By all means take a day trip to the BVI while you're here. It's a fun day and worth the price. Take in Jost Van Dyke and definitely snorkel the Indians and have lunch at the Willy T in the Bight at Norman Islands. These are “do not miss” things to do while you're here. Jost is known for their beach bars. One of our favorite islands.
An incredible and unique place. Giant boulders along the beach form paths you can climb in and out of. We have been all over the world and this is up on the list of must see places. Well worth the trip over and a “must see”.
46 locals recommend
The Baths
An incredible and unique place. Giant boulders along the beach form paths you can climb in and out of. We have been all over the world and this is up on the list of must see places. Well worth the trip over and a “must see”.
Highest point on the island and the views are incredible. Massive souvenir shop and try the world famous banana daiquiri.
86 locals recommend
Mountain Top
Highest point on the island and the views are incredible. Massive souvenir shop and try the world famous banana daiquiri.
Shopping
Known for their jewelry stores and Danish colonial architecture. You can find jewelry here much cheaper than in the US.
73 locals recommend
Charlotte Amalie
Known for their jewelry stores and Danish colonial architecture. You can find jewelry here much cheaper than in the US.
Yacht Haven Grande
Upscale Shopping
Pretty much any souvenir you can think of will be here, massive building and amazing views. Try the world famous banana daiquiri.
86 locals recommend
Mountain Top
Pretty much any souvenir you can think of will be here, massive building and amazing views. Try the world famous banana daiquiri.
Havensight Mall
Over 100 duty free shops, where the cruise ships dock.
Beaches
Noted as one of the world's most beautiful beaches by both Conde Nast and National Geographic, it is a must see. Great for families. On your way back from the beach be sure to stop at Famous Delight for an intoxicating, tropical twist on the American milkshake. National Geographic has rated the Mountain Top view of Magens Bay as one of the 10 best views in the world. Also home of the world famous Banana Daiquiri.
257 locals recommend
Magens Bay Beach
Noted as one of the world's most beautiful beaches by both Conde Nast and National Geographic, it is a must see. Great for families. On your way back from the beach be sure to stop at Famous Delight for an intoxicating, tropical twist on the American milkshake. National Geographic has rated the Mountain Top view of Magens Bay as one of the 10 best views in the world. Also home of the world famous Banana Daiquiri.
Great for snorkeling. Located next to Coral World Ocean Park on the northeast shore. Great for snorkeling. The beach is lined with vendors selling just about everything beach goers demand including food, drinks, and souvenirs, but the translucent waters (some report visibility of up to 100 feet!) are full of tropical fish.
104 locals recommend
Coki Beach
Great for snorkeling. Located next to Coral World Ocean Park on the northeast shore. Great for snorkeling. The beach is lined with vendors selling just about everything beach goers demand including food, drinks, and souvenirs, but the translucent waters (some report visibility of up to 100 feet!) are full of tropical fish.
Sapphire is a great beach for relaxing and for enjoying water sports. A shallow rocky ledge and reefs on the right side offer good snorkeling. Food and drinks are available from a small open air grill, drink vendor and from the nearby condo restaurant.
94 locals recommend
Sapphire Beach
Sapphire is a great beach for relaxing and for enjoying water sports. A shallow rocky ledge and reefs on the right side offer good snorkeling. Food and drinks are available from a small open air grill, drink vendor and from the nearby condo restaurant.
Secret Harbour is a great beach for snorkeling, swimming, having lunch, a few drinks and relaxing!
32 locals recommend
Secret Harbour Beach Resort
6280 Estate NazarethSecret Harbour is a great beach for snorkeling, swimming, having lunch, a few drinks and relaxing!
You reach it by a sandy track that runs about 300 yards off Red Hook Road to Smith’s Bay. Beautiful, unspoiled and relaxing. A local favorite.
88 locals recommend
Lindqvist Beach
You reach it by a sandy track that runs about 300 yards off Red Hook Road to Smith’s Bay. Beautiful, unspoiled and relaxing. A local favorite.
Off the beaten path, secluded. Accessed by boat or hiking. If you are not comfortable hiking or climbing rocks this is not the beach for you. Head to Dorothea Beach and follow the rocks along the coast to Neltjeberg Bay. Try to go at low tide. You can also hike through the trees. If you think you’ve arrived and the beach seems small, climb over the next rock area and you will probably see Neltjeberg Beach. This beach is AMAZING and one of our favorites on the island.
6 locals recommend
Neltjeberg Bay
Off the beaten path, secluded. Accessed by boat or hiking. If you are not comfortable hiking or climbing rocks this is not the beach for you. Head to Dorothea Beach and follow the rocks along the coast to Neltjeberg Bay. Try to go at low tide. You can also hike through the trees. If you think you’ve arrived and the beach seems small, climb over the next rock area and you will probably see Neltjeberg Beach. This beach is AMAZING and one of our favorites on the island.
Hull Bay Beach is a quiet beach in the Northside of the island. It is frequented by locals and dogs. Many small fishing boats are anchored at the beach. You can catch great sunsets certain times of the year and there is a really neat bar across the street.
25 locals recommend
Hull Bay Beach
Hull Bay Beach is a quiet beach in the Northside of the island. It is frequented by locals and dogs. Many small fishing boats are anchored at the beach. You can catch great sunsets certain times of the year and there is a really neat bar across the street.