Lydia’s guidebook
Great restaurant options
This is a short list of a variety of delicious restaurant options to choose from on St. Thomas. A more extensive list is available in our welcome binder.
XO Bistro
Lively atmosphere. Great bar.
Pesce iTALiAN
Best lobster dish I’ve ever eaten!
Pizza Amoré
9718 Estate ThomasNew York style pizzeria. My favorite!
Hook Line & Sinker
Fresh seafood and more, right on the water.
The Smoking Rooster
Slow smoked meats. What’s not to love?
Iggies Beach Bar & Grill
7150 BolongoIntimate atmosphere. Fantastic sushi. Try the mussels.
Gladys' Café
5600 Royal Dane MallDelicious local cuisine in the heart of downtown Charlotte Amalie.
Rancho Latino
Tasty Latin food with an island flair.
Tap and Still Havensight
Best locally brewed beer on island.
Fine dining, Caribbean-style. Locally sourced produce and optional wine pairing with each course. The food is amazing!
21 locals recommend
Blue Eleven
Fine dining, Caribbean-style. Locally sourced produce and optional wine pairing with each course. The food is amazing!
Fun activities
You’ve enjoyed some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You’ve shopped ‘til you dropped. What’s next? These are just a few unexpected activities that await you on St. Thomas.
Stunning garden, great views. Beautiful orchids.
18 locals recommend
Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden
Stunning garden, great views. Beautiful orchids.
The best way to see downtown Charlotte Amalie. Incredible tram ride.
88 locals recommend
Skyride to Paradise Point
The best way to see downtown Charlotte Amalie. Incredible tram ride.
Get up close and personal with sea life. Only one of its kind in the Caribbean.
11 locals recommend
Coral World Observatory Tower
Get up close and personal with sea life. Only one of its kind in the Caribbean.
Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline
7406 St Peter Mountain RdWant an adrenaline rush? Look no further.
Mango Tango
4003 Weymouth Rhymer HwyBeautiful gallery, local art, walking distance from home.
Chicken 'n Bowling
The name says it all. Great family hangout spot.
If you are in the mood for community theater, the Pistarkle productions and events are a lot of fun.
Pistarckle Theater
If you are in the mood for community theater, the Pistarkle productions and events are a lot of fun.
Xcape VI
Great group fun.
St Thomas Cycleboats
Very unique boat tour. It’s a tour, bar and workout in one!
Shopping
Great duty-free shopping options
Yacht Haven Grande
Breathtaking views, great souvenir shopping. The banana daiquiri is a must-try!
25 locals recommend
Mountain Top (St. Thomas)
Crown Mountain RoadBreathtaking views, great souvenir shopping. The banana daiquiri is a must-try!
Havensight
Many shops and restaurants to enjoy.
Downtown Charlotte Amalie is where you will find the most concentrated shopping experience on the island. Visit Main Street and Waterfront for incredible duty-free choices of jewelry, liquor, art, souvenirs and much more.
73 locals recommend
Charlotte Amalie
Downtown Charlotte Amalie is where you will find the most concentrated shopping experience on the island. Visit Main Street and Waterfront for incredible duty-free choices of jewelry, liquor, art, souvenirs and much more.
Beaches
St. Thomas is home to some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see. Here are a few of my favorites.
Magens Bay Beach
One of the most popular beaches in the Caribbean.
A local favorite. Crystal clear water that’s great for snorkeling. Very close to Coral World, so you can make a day of it.
104 locals recommend
Coki Beach
A local favorite. Crystal clear water that’s great for snorkeling. Very close to Coral World, so you can make a day of it.
Secret Harbor Beach
Lindquist Beach is one of St. Thomas' most beautiful and pristine beaches. It is part of a protected 21 acre area called Smith Bay Park.
30 locals recommend
Smith Bay Beach
Lindquist Beach is one of St. Thomas' most beautiful and pristine beaches. It is part of a protected 21 acre area called Smith Bay Park.
Sapphire Beach
Historical Stops
The Virgin Islands’ history is rich and complex. Here are just a few of the historical sites that help to tell some of our many stories.
Beautiful spot to relax and enjoy ocean views. The vantage point where Sir Francis Drake was supposed to have looked for enemy ships. Includes a panoramic view of where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea. Gorgeous photo opportunity.
72 locals recommend
Drake's Seat
Route 37Beautiful spot to relax and enjoy ocean views. The vantage point where Sir Francis Drake was supposed to have looked for enemy ships. Includes a panoramic view of where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea. Gorgeous photo opportunity.
Charlotte Amalie is unique for step streets, or frigangs as the Danes called them. These steps were built in the mid 1700s. Dozens of step streets cut through nearly all the hills rising from the Charlotte Amalie harbor area; the 99 steps are the most popular. The bricks used in the steps were brought from Denmark as ballast in the hulls of sailing ships. The 99 steps original name was Store Taarne Gade which means Greater Tower Street. The 99 steps are actually 103 steps.
41 locals recommend
99 Steps
99 StepsCharlotte Amalie is unique for step streets, or frigangs as the Danes called them. These steps were built in the mid 1700s. Dozens of step streets cut through nearly all the hills rising from the Charlotte Amalie harbor area; the 99 steps are the most popular. The bricks used in the steps were brought from Denmark as ballast in the hulls of sailing ships. The 99 steps original name was Store Taarne Gade which means Greater Tower Street. The 99 steps are actually 103 steps.
Fort Christian is the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands. Built between 1672 and 1680, the fort has served as a station for the Danish militia, a place of worship, home to the first governors, a prison, a police station and more! It is now a museum.
41 locals recommend
Fort Christian
Forts StraedeFort Christian is the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands. Built between 1672 and 1680, the fort has served as a station for the Danish militia, a place of worship, home to the first governors, a prison, a police station and more! It is now a museum.
Grocery store
If you plan to cook your own meals, or just want to buy snacks and drinks, these options are all within 5-6 minutes of the Hilltop Oasis.
The Fruit Bowl
Route 38Small grocery store with many specialty options.
Plaza Extra has a wide food selection. It also anchors the Tutu Park Mall, the island’s only indoor shopping mall.
30 locals recommend
Plaza Extra Supermarket Tutu
Plaza Extra has a wide food selection. It also anchors the Tutu Park Mall, the island’s only indoor shopping mall.
Warehouse food and general shopping. Cost U Less is about two minutes away.
59 locals recommend
Cost U Less St-Thomas
Warehouse food and general shopping. Cost U Less is about two minutes away.