Columbus Landing Beach, St. Croix USVI
Beyond the marvelous beaches and remarkable opportunities for water sports, the US Virgin Islands are a great place to get in a piece of history. Some of the most historical parts of the Caribbean are found on the US Virgin Island of St. Croix. With it being the throughway for Columbus on his quest to find the “New World”, it’s just perfect for those who want to get in greater touch with the historical aspect of the Caribbean and go deeper than the snorkeling and the scuba diving that’s so popular in the USVI (albeit, for good reason).
Columbus Landing is, in fact, the beach where Columbus and his men landed when they were on their way to running into the Americas. As a part of Salt River Bay, it is also the actual site of the first armed battle between the indigenous people who inhabited these islands and the Europeans who were bent on taking them over. This little stretch of sand is a great place to brush up on some history and truly get an understanding of the cultural significance of the landing to the Caribbean.
Beyond the incredible --albeit turbulent-- history of this little beach on St. Croix, Columbus Landing is a beautiful place to get in some swimming. The waters are calm enough to enter and just right for those who want to lounge about and allow the warm Caribbean breeze to wash over them as they watch the waves roll by. Access to the beach is quite simple. From the marina, you’ll find a road to the left. If you’re a fan of taking in the nature of St. Croix on foot, then it’s fairly easy to reach the beach; however, it’s more advisable for you to take a vehicle to get to the beach --if nothing else, it will give you more time to enjoy the splendor of the beach during the day.
Though there isn’t much in the way of amenities, the beach is perfect for those who are just looking to have a relaxing day on the beach. It’s as much a prime location for those who want to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach as it is the perfect spot for those who want to enjoy a secluded day of amazing water sports. If you’re one to want to take on the waters head first, then you’ll definitely enjoy the incredible snorkeling that there is off the shoreline of Columbus Landing. This quiet beach gives you all the opportunities in the world to investigate the wonders of the Caribbean deep. You’ll not only be able to get a closer perspective of the underwater wildlife of the island of St. Croix, you’ll also be able to sample the treats for yourself. You can fish right off the shoreline and set up a beach side picnic for you and the family. You can also take a dip in the warm waters, letting the Caribbean rock you to an immeasurable sense of calm and serenity.