Northstar Bay Beach, St. Croix USVI
There are those treasures of the US Virgin Islands that, though quite popular at particular times during the week, they are exceptional for visitors who want to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean. Even though there isn’t a particularly good amount of privacy, that shouldn’t stop the beach going visitor from expecting nothing short of spectacular. If you’re looking for a place that will fulfill your urge to enjoy the Caribbean breeze and surf, visit Northstar Bay and get your fill of the unmarred beauty of the US Virgin Island of St. Croix.
Northstar Bay is quite a popular beach. It must be said in order to allay any expectation that you’ll get a great deal of privacy. The locals all flock to this beach just west of Christiansted and the tourists also give this beach a go around come the week-end. However, just as with many of the more popular beaches in the US Virgin Islands, that shouldn’t diminish the raw beauty of the place. Northstar Bay is a beautiful, albeit rocky, beach that provide anyone who visits the perfect opportunity to tap into some of that raw beauty and leave feeling as though they’ve gotten a true feeling for what the Caribbean is all about.
As one of the more popular beaches on this side of the island of St. Croix, Northstar Bay has a marvelous rock beach that’s easily accessible by vehicle. Though it can become rather crowded at the week-end, during the week there’s nothing stopping you from experiencing the beach as a private guest. Beyond the seclusion at the week, the water is something to behold, indeed. The popularity of the beach stems from the incredibly calm waters that lap against the shore. As these waters very rarely get riled up, it’s the perfect spot to get in a bit of snorkeling. For those who are interested in getting in some water sports, look no further than Northstar Bay for some of the best snorkeling on this end of St. Croix.
Not only is the snorkeling marvelous, the diving is an even bigger draw. The water is chock full of underwater wildlife just waiting to be visited by curious beach guests. From the shoreline of this beach, the water goes from a snorkeler’s ideal 30 feet to a scuba divers fantasy of 10,000 feet. This drop into deep sea adventure provides the perfect environment for experienced scuba divers. The wildlife under the surface of the Caribbean is spectacular. If you’re looking to get in touch with the marine nature of St. Croix, Northstar Bay is most certainly one of the best ways to get that desire met.
Even on the busiest parts of the week (namely the week-end), you’ll find that this beach is a paradise. The sandy beach is flanked with rocks; however, it’s one of the more surprisingly comfortable beaches on this side of St. Croix. Come to Northstar Bay and get in touch with some of the raw, unmarred beauty that makes up the US Virgin Islands