Nearby
Below is a list of the amazing places to visit while on St. John. You can also do some water sports nearby. Do not forget to snorkel and see all the beautiful fish and coral.
Drink St. John
Cruz Bay, St. John
Distance: 0.48 mi
Laid back vibe. Delicious cocktails. Ocean view.
Trunk Bay
Distance: 3.66 mi
Wiggle your toes in the soft sand, sniff the fresh clean air, and dive into the crystal clear sparkling ocean right off of Trunk Bay on the Island of St. John. Located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Trunk Bay consistently falls on the list of top ten beaches in the world. Enjoy the relaxing scenery and breathtaking view. Rent some snorkel gear onsite and explorer the underwater snorkel trail with signs directing the way through colorful coral reefs and exotic fish. The convenience of the beach bar, food kiosk, picnic tables, and uptodate bathroom and shower facilities turn this hot spot into a home away from home adventure.
Tropical Panorama Owner’s review:
Consistently a top ten beach in the world. There is a park fee. If you go on a day when cruise ships are in St. Thomas, go before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
Cinnamon Bay Beach
North Shore, Route 20, Between Hawksnest Bay and Annaberg, St. John
Distance: 4.6 mi
This beach offers plenty of watersport activities, including snorkeling, windsurfing and kayaking. Explore the old beachfront Danish building, a temporary museum for the National Park Service’s archaeological excavation in the area or wander the self guided half mile loop trail.
U.S. Virgin Islands National Park
Phone: (340) 7766201 ext. 238
Distance: 4.79 mi
In 1956, Laurence Rockefeller donated the land that now comprises the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park. Today the park covers most of St. John, as well as underwater coral reefs and Hassel Island, located off the coast of St. Thomas. Ruins of sugar plantations, mysterious petroglyphs and miles of gorgeous natural landscape make this park a fascinating destination. Camping and hiking are popular ways to take it all in.
Woody’s Seafood Saloon
Cruz Bay (50 yards from the ferry dock), St. John
Phone: (340) 7794625
Distance: 0.34 mi
Woody’s has one of the St. John’s best Happy Hours, as well as serving a variety of seafood and bar food like Buffalo wings.
Tropical Panorama Owner’s review:
Famous Happy Hour 3 to 6 p.m., but it never really stops. $1 Drinks. Great Fried Seafood. Fun Wait Staff.
La Tapa
Centerline Rd. (across from First Bank), Cruz Bay, St. John
Phone: (340) 6937755
Distance: 2.94 mi
Modern Spanish cuisine in a warm, rustic setting curated by Chef Alex Ewald.
Maho Bay
Northshore Road, St. John
Distance: 5.92 mi
Reef Bay Trail & Petroglyphs
Rte. 10 Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Distance: 4.0 mi
A three hour hike through dry and wet forest, along which you can see mysterious petroglyphs carved into stones.
Lime Inn (The)
Lemon Tree Mall, Konges Gade, Cruz Bay, St. John
Phone: (340) 7766425
Distance: 0.4 mi
A favorite of locals and tourists, the Lime Inn specializes in fresh local seafood like lobster and Mahi Mahi. The Reef and Cay is their own take on Surf and Turf, a New York strip steak topped with grilled shrimp.
Morgan’s Mango
Cruz Bay, St. John
Phone: (340) 6938141
Distance: 0.48 mi
A range of Caribbean influences from Cuba, Trinidad, the Yucatan and more mix it up on the menu, to be washed down with a vast selection of frozen cocktails.
Coral World Ocean Park
6450 Coki Point, St. Thomas
Phone: (340) 7751555
Distance: 7.03 mi
Tropical Panorama Owner’s review: This place is better than what you would think for an island ocean park. It is not on the top of my list of things to do if you have limited time on island.
Cruz Bay Watersports
Operate from the Westin Resort, St. John
Phone: (340) 7766234
Distance: 0.45 mi
Scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, private charters and parasailing are just some of the watery adventures that Cruz Bay Watersports offers.
Beach Cafe & Bar
Cruz Bay, St. John
Phone: (340) 777-4220
Distance: 1.65 mi
Located on Cruz Bay harbor, about half way down the beach, is one of St John’s favorite watering holes. It’s a place where locals and visitors share stories. Famous for their Bushwacker and Beach Bar Painkiller they also have a great selection of local domestic and foreign beers.
Salomon Beach
St. John
Distance: 1.12 mi
Hawksnest Beach
North Shore
Distance: 2.72 mi
One of St. John’s most beautiful and convenient beaches, Hawksnest Beach offers plenty of parking, picnic tables and barbecue grills. A great snorkeling reef starts a few yards from the shore.
Tropical Panorama Owner’s review: This Northshore beach is great and a short drive from Cruz Bay.
Quiet Mon Pub (The)
Cruz Bay, St. John
Phone: (340) 7794799
Distance: 0.34 mi
St. John’s Irish Pub and a popular gathering place, the Quiet Mon also features a cybercafe and wifi.
Tropical Panorama Owner’s review: 2nd floor Irish beach bar, really laid back bar, open for late night drinks or to catch a game. Kenny Chesney sings about it as where you can be a tourist, a beach bum, or a star.
Mongoose Junction
Close to the Cruz Bay dock, across from the National Park Visitor Center
Distance: 0.5 mi
Mongoose Junction is St. John’s main shopping area, and features Caribbean stonework and arched architecture. Jewelry, gifts, upscale shops and privately owned artisan boutiques are complemented by real estate and vacation rental businesses in case you are considering extending your stay.
Tropical Panorama Owner’s review: Good Shopping and Eats. Easy walk from house. The center also has a decent size parking lot.
Baked in the Sun
Cruz Bay, St. John
Distance: 0.47 mi
Bakery/Café. Full sandwich station. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Tropical Panorama Owner’s review: Great Place for Breakfast and Baked goods. A longer walk and weird/tight parking