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Cruz Bay beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 45th place out of 76 beaches in the United States Virgin Islands region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Cruz Bay beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
16 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Trunk Bay, which has a rating of 8.7.
Cruz Bay beach is located in United States Virgin Islands within Cruz Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the St.John island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cruz Bay 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cruz Bay 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cruz Bay 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 2.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cruz Bay 3.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cruz Bay 4.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 5.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Coral Bay 4.4 km
What to do in Cruz Bay beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Cruz Bay beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Cruz Bay beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Cruz Bay beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Cruz Bay beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cruz Bay beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Cruz Bay beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Cruz Bay beach is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Cruz Bay beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Drink is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 88 places to stay in the Cruz Bay beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cruz Bay beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Cruz Bay beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 3 attractions near Cruz Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Cruz Bay beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Cruz Bay beach (St.John island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cruz Bay beach (St.John island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Coral Bay 3.4 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Christiansted 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Charlotte Amalie 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 6.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cruz Bay 5.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Charlotte Amalie 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cruz Bay 6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Charlotte Amalie 4.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Christiansted 12.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Christiansted 3.2 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Christiansted 7.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Frederiksted 10.3 km
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