St. Thomas Beach Guide | Beaches in St. Thomas
The US Virgin Islands has always been a prime location for fulfilling your Caribbean desires. Arguably some of the most incredible adventures in the USVI are to be had in St. Thomas. St. Thomas provides visitors with the chance to explore its lush natural environments, swim in its clear turquoise waters, and to enjoy some of the sumptuous tastes and rich flavors of the Caribbean.
Though it’s not as renowned as its more popular neighbor, St. John, St. Thomas is one of the most incredible places in the Caribbean. You’d be hard pressed to find a better location for swimming, windsurfing, or any other manner of water sport that you may be into. The waters are always clear and pristine. Though, especially on the Northside, the waters can get a bit choppy and provide little opportunity to connect the breathtaking underwater wildlife of the Caribbean, there’s still ample opportunity to enjoy a quick dip in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea if you so choose.
Something that simply can’t be denied is the incredible natural appeal of St. Thomas beaches. In fact, besides the more famous Magens Bay, none of the beaches are government run. However, that isn’t to say that the land isn’t as beautiful as any other marvel of the Caribbean. Most of the beaches rest along the shores of resorts. If you’re looking for an incredibly lush vacation experience, there are a number of beautiful resorts that can fill your needs --you’ll find most of them on the Southside.
If you’re looking for a chance to get out and explore the raw, uncorrupted shores of the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas gives you those opportunities and much more. Most of the beaches on the West End of St. Thomas are completely undeveloped. As a result, there aren’t many amenities; however, there are some of the most gorgeous visuals you’ll find in St. Thomas. There are lookouts, hills, and mountains that are just right for looking out to neighboring islands. The water is usually always incredibly pristine and most of the beaches have soft, tan sand underfoot --for those who want to spend the day drinking in the natural beauty of St. Thomas.
St. Thomas also provides its visitors with some of the best opportunities to sample the luscious treats of the Caribbean. The water is full of some of the most incredible wildlife that’s not only intriguing to view, but also incredible to the palette. If you’re interested in getting your fill of Caribbean cuisine, St. Thomas gives you an array of options. You’ll also note that there are many restaurants (in resorts and on the beaches themselves) that offer international fare for those with a sophisticated taste for the foreign or the bizarre.
You’ll never want for anything in St. Thomas. From the food the incredible beaches to even the music that you hear wafting off the waves, you’ll leave any one of the St. Thomas beaches feeling as though you’ve taken a trip to heaven.