Salt River beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Salt River beach?

The bar is located right on the Salt River beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chocolate BBQ Place is the closest place located 3400 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.7

/ 10 Very good

#38 out of 76
in Christiansted

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Salt River beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 38th place out of 76 beaches in the United States Virgin Islands region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline 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.

Salt River beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cane Bay beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

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Historical

+27 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

8.3 M/S

Wind

+28 ^oC

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very good

7.5/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Frustrating

4.4/10

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Salt River beach is located in United States Virgin Islands within Christiansted, 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.Croix 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.

User reviews

"I stayed at the resort for a whole week. It was a peaceful and secluded place, yet conveniently located for exploring the rest of the island. The beach was lovely and private, but you needed to wear footwear to enter the water because of the rocky bottom. There was also a fantastic tidal pool area to discover. The beach shack served delicious drinks and food, and the Razzle ..."

Penny Hargrove

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General features

ownership
- Entrance for hotel guests only
- Private hotel beach
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - narrow

Natural features

- Picturesque view
- Natural shadow

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

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Cane Bay beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Sugar beach

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

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Davis beach

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

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Little Bay beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

Christiansted 2 km

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Buccaneer beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Christiansted 2.9 km

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Mermaid beach

8.5

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

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Shoys beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

Christiansted 4 km

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St. Croix Chenay beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

Christiansted 5.6 km

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Rainbow beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Frederiksted 2.1 km

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West beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Frederiksted 1.9 km

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Reef beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted

Christiansted 11.2 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Chocolate BBQ Place• 3.4km
Cache L’Amour LLC.• 3.5km
Rowdy Joe's Northsho...• 3.7km
Fat Boy's Glynn (Fas...• 3.7km

Attractions

Salt River Bay Natio...• 15 min walk
Equus Riding stables• 26 min walk
St. Croix Animal Wel...• 4.8km
Estate Little Prince...• 4.9km

Transport

SSB• 7.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Salt River beach?

The Salt River beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very 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.

What are the key activities at Salt River beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Salt River beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Salt River beach good for swimming?

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.

Salt River beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Salt River beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Salt River beach secluded and good for relaxing?

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 following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Salt River beach?

The bar is located right on the Salt River beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chocolate BBQ Place is the closest place located 3400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Salt River beach from parking?

The Salt River 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Salt River beach?

There are 4 attractions near Salt River beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Salt River beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Salt River 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Salt River beach (St.Croix island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Salt River beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.