Great Lameshur Bay Beach, St. John USVI
There’s nothing more inviting than the feeling of having an entire Caribbean beach all to you. If you’re looking for a place to make camp for the day without being overrun by zealous tourists and beachcombers, you simply must take a trip to Great Lameshur Bay. You’ll have the pleasure of owning the beach for a day and be able to explore the beach to your heart’s content.
This cobblestone lined beach is widely unpopulated. Not many people find much interest in a beach that’s more lined with rock than sand; however, there’s nothing uncomfortable or disheartening about this stretch of beach. If you want to take a nice car ride to the beach --parking your vehicle by one of the tamarind trees that inhabit the area-- then you’ll be able to enjoy the scenery without so much as a pesky whisper from a rowdy tourist on vacation.
15 minutes from the main plot of land that is Great Lameshur Bay, you’ll happen upon Donkey Cove. This isolated nook on the beach is perfect for those who want to spend private time with a loved one or for those who’d just like the opportunity to enjoy the swimming and snorkeling of the clear Caribbean waters without having to share. If you want to pack a picnic basket --as there isn’t much in the way of amenities-- you’ll be able to enjoy your meal with the family without feeling rushed along or intruded upon by the tourists who are more likely to be on Great Lameshur Bay’s sandy counterpart, Little Lameshur Bay.
If you want to get in a great deal of snorkeling, then you simply must make your way to Beehive Cove and the Tektite Snorkel. Great Lameshur Bay is the gateway between you and a day spent getting up close and personal with the underwater life that make up the waters of St. John. Tektite Snorkel is very easy to access through Great Lameshur beach. Beehive Cove is also on the other side, and provides an adventure for those looking to explore hidden marvels of St. John. On the north side of Beehive Cove there’s a cave that empties out to the surface. You’ll be able to see a variety of fish, including tarpon, reef fish, squid, and sea cucumbers. There are two chambers with rock walls as the water gets deeper at Beehive Cove. There a great many marvels to be explored from Beehive Cove --and to think that your starting point was on the practically undiscovered beach of Great Lameshur Bay.
You’ll be able explore, snorkel, and swim to your heart’s content without even the slightest interruption. If you’re interested in getting away from the hustle and bustle of the more popular beaches or the shopping frenzy of Cruz Bay, you simply must take a trip to Great Lameshur Bay. You’ll certainly not want for anything in the way of a great experience. Pack a picnic basket and the whole family and get in as much of St. John as you desire.