St. Thomas Beaches:
The Island is known for its spectacular St. Thomas beaches. All of its 44 St. Thomas beaches are open to the public. Visitors may, therefore, use any of the major hotel’s St. Thomas beaches from the Marriott to the Ritz Carlton. You may walk through any hotel lobby or via any access and all that you’ll be asked to pay for are drinks, lunch, any water sports you want to enjoy and any nominal fees for chaise rentals. Please note that nude sunbathing is not permitted on St. Thomas beaches.

Hull Bay:
Located on the north shore, this St. Thomas beach receives more of the rougher Atlantic surf and is, therefore, mostly just popular with surfers.

Magen’s Bay Beach:
Consistently ranked in the top 10 beaches by National Geographic, Magen’s Bay is an absolutely stunning ribbon of white sand. It offers a heart shaped shoreline that is lined with lush green palm trees and crystal clear waters that make it ideal for snorkeling at the one rocky end; a must view beach on St. Thomas

Magen’s Bay is a wonderful place to spend the entire day and offers showers, changing rooms, beach chair and float rentals as well as a concession stand and bar. A small entrance fee is charges ($3 for adults/. 25 for children under 12) and the beach is open daily from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

**Be sure to stop off at Udder Delight on your way to or from Magen’s Bay Beach…A dairy that serves fabulous milk shakes with exotic fruit flavors or a splash of Cruzan Rum.

Morning Star Beach:
Located close to Charlotte Amalie, it is a pretty curve of beach that is just adjacent to the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef Resort. Popular with wave runners and windsurfers.

Sapphire Beach:
Offering a great view of nearby St. John, Sapphire offers excellent snorkeling at the reef to the right or east.
Dive shop and water sports gear rental available.

Secret Harbor:
Located on the East End, this pretty beach offers superb snorkeling (and night snorkeling, too!).

Boating in St. Thomas:
The waters around the U.S. Virgin Islands are so crystal clear that many visitors elect to explore the islands islets and cays by boat. With well more than 100 vessels to choose from is the charter boat mecca of the USVI’s. The countless coves and bays invite a variety of vessels from day and evening sails, to speedboat rental to charter yacht rentals. Party day cruises on catamarans and sailboats are available as well.

St. Thomas Villas-Day Trips:
St. Thomas is in close proximity to several neighboring islands such as St. John (a $3.00 & 20 minute ferry ride), the British Virgin Islands (Tortola & Virgin Gorda), St. Croix and Puerto Rico. Additionally, there are numerous day sails and boat charters available for island hopping.

Hiking in St. Thomas:
A variety of hiking opportunities exist on St. Thomas…Visitors will enjoy a ground-level view of all of the tropical flora and fauna.

Horseback Riding in St. Thomas:
Several companies on the island offer guided tours that lead visitors through spectacular scenery as well as riding through the surf on deserted beaches.

Half Moon Stables:
Offers hour-long guided rides along secluded trails that run through lush, green hills to a pebble-covered beach on the East End. Horses and ponies are available as well as Western and English saddles.

St. Thomas Sights & Wonders:

Atlantis Submarine:
An air-conditioned submarine that actually submerges to the deep reef. It carries 48 passengers and is a major attraction providing a voyage to depths of 150 feet where a world of exotic marine life unfolds. Both day and night sub dives are offered and a great experience for all.

Blackbeard’s Castle:
This tower is considered by some to be the oldest historical structure in the Virgin Islands. Pirates reputedly once roamed here, it is now a popular restaurant and hotel. The views of Charlotte Amalie and the harbor and cruise ships are simply spectacular.

Bluebeard’s Castle:
One the abode of the 19th century pirate, it now is a major hotel.

Coral World Marine Park & Underwater Observatory:
Phone: 340.775.1555.
A marine complex that features a multi-level off-shore underwater observatory. Portholes provide close up views of Caribbean sea life. Outside are several outdoor pools where you can touch starfish, pet a baby shark and view endangered sea turtles.

Crown House:
A stately home that was built in the 18th century, it has served as the residence of two previous governors of these islands but now is a private residence.

Drake’s Seat:
Located above Magen’s Bay, Drake’s Seat is an excellent spot for panoramic and photographic vistas of the beautiful bay and surrounding islands. According to legend, Sir Francis Drake sat here and chartered the channels and passages of the Virgin Islands. It offers beautiful vistas of almost all of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.

Estate St. Peter Greathouse & Botanical Gardens:
Walk among more than 500 verities of meticulously tended plants and trees and view over twenty other islands from three levels on this 3 acre former corporate retreat.

Fort Christian:
Constructed in 1672 by Dutch settlers, its one of the oldest structures in the islands. It once housed the entire St. Thomas colony and there is a museum in what used to be the dungeons where visitors will find early island memorabilia, old maps etc.

Government House:
Constructed in the mid 1860’s, it remains the center of official life in St. Thomas. Visitors are permitted on the first two floors.

Mountain Top:
For the best North side and down-island views from one of St. Thomas’ highest mountain peaks. Also, features shops, a restaurant and a viewing deck.

Ninety-Nine Steps:
One of the many staircases dating to the early 1700s under Danish rule…Blackbeard’s Castle at the top.

Paradise Point Tramway:
Take a gondola 700 feet up the hill to Paradise Point, an overlook with breathtaking views of Charlotte Amalie and the harbor. For hikers, a mile long natural trail leads to spectacular sights of St. Croix to the south-be sure to wear study shoes.

Seven Arches Museum:
A fully restored and furnished 18th century house overlooking Charlotte Amalie.

St. Thomas Tennis:
The majority of the large hotels and resorts on the island have tennis courts that may be booked even if you are not a guest.