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St John - Other Things to See
Map of St. John
Bordeaux Mountain Trail, Virgin
Islands National Park
Rising nearly 1,300 feet above sea level, St. John's
highest peak offers breathtaking views of St. Thomas,
St. Croix and the British Virgin Islands
in the distance, and a scenic trail for the hike downhill to Lameshur.
Attraction type: Trail
Watermelon Cay, Virgin Islands National Park
A short swim from Leinster Bay, you'll find some of the best snorkeling on
this small island, with its plethora of marine life.
Attraction type: Island; Reef; Waterway
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Catherineberg Ruins, St. John
Attraction type: Historic site
Elaine Ione Sprauve Library and Museum, St. John
Attraction type: Library; Specialty museum
Cruz Bay, Virgin
Islands National Park
Serving as the main arrival point for most visitors, this town on St. John has
pastel-colored West Indian architecture and various tourist facilities such
as a ferry pier, tourist information center, cozy little shops, dive
centers and jeep rental services.
Attraction type: Bay; Town center/square/plaza
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The Self Centre, Caneel Bay
Attraction type: Spa
Whistling Cay, Virgin Islands
National Park
A snorkeling spot in St. John
with schools of fish and the occasional shark.
Attraction type: Island
Leinster Bay, Virgin
Islands National Park
A rocky, windswept bay on the northern coast of St. John.
Attraction type: Bay; Reef
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Congo Cay, St. John
A rocky dive site with a sandy bottom full of various species of rays.
Attraction type: Reef; Island
Carval Rock, St. John
Dive site from 20 to 70 feet presents a lavender field of seafans, rods and
whips that attract parrotfish, sergeant majors and big schools of bar
jacks.
Attraction type: Reef
Hawksnest Beach, Virgin
Islands National Park
This narrow, sea-grape-tree-lined stretch of sand is a popular beach on St John, especially for
island residents, which offers gazebos for parties, barbecues or family
get-togethers.
Attraction type: Beach; Bay
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Cinnamon Bay, Virgin
Islands National Park
Situated in the unspoiled island refuge, Virgin Islands National
Park, this beach offers a variety of water
sports from snorkeling and kayaking to sailing and windsurfing, plus a
popular beachfront cottage and campsite complex.
Attraction type: Beach; Bay
Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Bay
One of Caneel Bay's seven picturesque beaches, this small sandy stretch is
often frequented by passing boaters and has a coral reef perfect for
snorkeling.
Attraction type: Beach; Reef
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Cinnamon Bay
Nature Trail, Virgin Islands National
Park
Take a stroll along the self-guided Cinnamon Bay Nature Trail, which leads
you through plantation ruins, tropical landscapes and scenic views of the Caribbean Sea.
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Ancient ruins
Mongoose Junction, Cruz
Bay
A charming complex of shops, restaurants and galleries with a distinctly Caribbean flavor.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Flanagan's Cay, St. John
Features impressive, clearly visible coral head in shallow waters.
Attraction type: Reef
Caneel Bay, Virgin Islands National Park
Made up of seven white-sand beaches along St. John's north shore, all but
one are part of the private playground for Caneel Bay Resort guests.
Attraction type: Beach
Little Lameshur Bay, Virgin Islands
National Park
Bay with a beautiful, broad beach that
is ideal for swimming and snorkeling, with a view of Bordeaux Mountain,
the island's highest point at 1,277 feet, in the background.
Attraction type: Beach; Bay
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Turtle Bay, Caneel
Bay
Located on St. John's north shore, this
beautiful beach is located inside the Caneel Bay
property and assessable only to guests of the resort.
Attraction type: Beach
Virgin Islands National Park Visitors Center, Virgin Islands National Park
Just a five-minute walk from the ferry dock, this Center provides exhibits,
videos, brochures and maps about the National Park, in addition to helpful
park rangers who provide guided hikes and other programs for visitors.
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Francis Bay Trail, Virgin Islands National
Park
This nature trail is a good place for bird watching.
Attraction type: Trail; Hiking trail
Cruz Bay Visitor Center, Virgin Islands National Park
Find out all about St. John and the Virgin Islands National Park at this
major source of information on sightseeing, recreation and accommodations.
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Scott Beach, Caneel Bay
Located on St. John's north shore, this is one of Caneel Bay's seven
secluded beaches.
Attraction type: Beach
Turtle Bay
Estate House, Caneel Bay
Located at the northern tip of the Caneel Bay
resort property, this romantic two-tier dining room offers gourmet cuisine in
an elegant setting.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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Wharfside Village, Cruz Bay
A complex of stores sure to intrigue, if not satisfy, the veteran shopper.
Attraction type: Mall
Jumbie Beach, Virgin Islands National Park
Located right across the bay from Trunk Bay, this small beach has great
snorkeling and is an ideal spot to watch magnificent sunsets.
Attraction type: Beach
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Virgin Islands National
Park, Virgin
Islands National Park
Attraction type: National Park
Tektite, St. John
The clear waters of this cove, once the site of an underwater NASA research
station, make for excellent diving.
Attraction type: Reef; Bay
Hurricane Hole, St. John
A storm-protected bay in the arms of mangrove trees with a lively and
colorful nursery of fish.
Attraction type: Bay; Forest
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Carvel Rock, St. John
A cluster of rocks, some steeply sloping and circuitous, making for a
dramatic dive.
Attraction type: Reef; Geological formation
Grass Cay, St. John
The Coral Mounds at Grass Cay and their marine denizens make moonlit dives
unforgettable.
Attraction type: Reef
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Ledges of Little St. James, St. John
The crystal-clear and calm waters of the Ledges and its towers of Pillar
Coral make it a popular snorkeling site.
Attraction type: Reef
Eagle Shoals, St. John
This reef plateau has a hollow center accessible by swim-throughs and
tunnels.
Attraction type: Reef
Le Duck Island, St. John
The shallow reef dives are optimal for beginners. The classic cast of Caribbean marine life wont disappoint.
Attraction type: Reef; Island
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The Corridors, St. John
This lobster-rich reef is great place for beginner snorkerlers to wet their
feet.
Attraction type: Reef
Francis Bay, St. John
A pretty and amenable bay on St.
Johns north shore. Beware: no changing facilities
here.
Attraction type: Bay; Beach
St. John Spice, St. John
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Maho Bay, Virgin
Islands National Park
Mayho Bay
is a popular beach in St. John
and home to the Maho BayCampground, 114 tent-cottages constructed in
respect for the environment, making it one of the most publicized
eco-tourism destinations in the world.
Attraction type: Bay; Beach
Two Brothers, Virgin
Islands National Park
This popular dive site consists of small rocks with underwater ledges that
support a wide variety of fish life, coral and sponges; time your visit
when the currents are not running.
Attraction type: Reef
National Park Underwater Trail, Virgin
Islands National Park
The world's first marked underwater trail located near the shoreline,
making it one of the best snorkeling spots in the Caribbean.
Attraction type: Reef; Trail
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