Hay Penny Beach in St. Croix
Hay Penny Beach is also called Ha’Penny Beach. It is located on the South Shore of St. Croix. We didn't even know about this beach, but after talking to a local, she recommended visiting Hay Penny Beach. This beach is off the main road (Highway 62) and you turn off at the pink entrance wall to drive down a dirt road to a dirt parking lot. As we got out, we could see that this is a really long beach and we decided to walk all the way to the end and back.
West Beach in St. Croix (USVI)
West Beach in St. Croix is a must visit beach. Just as it is named, it is located on the West side of St. Croix. We loved this beach because of the beautiful soft sand and the contrasting rocky areas. We walked the entire beach and it doesn't really end, but transitions into the Sandy Point Wildlife Refuge beach area. We loved this beach and can't wait to go back.
My Top 15 Best Beaches in St. Croix
We absolutely loved our trip to St. Croix! We narrowed it down to our top 15 beaches that we would recommend you visit on your next trip to St. Croix. The order of beaches is based on location on the island. I start on the east end of St. Croix, move to the north end, then to the west end, and finally end at the south end of St. Croix. We loved these beaches and would highly recommend them on your next visit to St. Croix
All the Best Beaches in St Croix, USVI
The best beaches on St Croix come in all shapes and sizes: soft sand for sunbathing or rocky spots for snorkeling, picnic lunches on the sand or nearby restaurants, amenities or blissful seclusion. You decide which beach is best for you! Let's discover all of St Croix's beautiful beaches!
Rainbow Beach in St. Croix, USVI
Rainbow Beach is located on the West side of St. Croix just north of Frederiksted. This beach has a restaurant and lot of water activities. You can rent jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, or jet boats. You can also rent a beach chair and umbrella to just relax. They also have a beach volleyball court. This is a great beach to play in the water or just relax with some amazing views!
Snorkeling at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix
We got to snorkel at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix. It's free to snorkel there and the marine life is amazing! I saw a squad of squids, a spotted eagle ray, sea turtles, and all sorts of fish. This was my first time swimming with a spotted eagle ray and it was amazing. I would go back over and over just for that experience again!
Shoy's Beach in St. Croix
Shoy's beach is located in a gated residential community, but is free to visit. After parking you walk through a beautiful canopy of trees to access the beach. Once you get to the beach, you'll see a long stretch of soft sand to enjoy. We loved our visit to Shoy's Beach and can't wait to go again.
Snorkeling Buck Island Reef National Monument and Turtle Beach
We went out to Buck Island to experience Turtle Beach and to snorkel the Buck Island Reef National Monument. This is a protected coral reef that has a snorkeling trail going through it. We arrived at Turtle Beach, which has the softest sand and crystal clear turquoise blue water. We explored the beach and then did some snorkeling. Then we got back onto the catamaran and headed over to the other side of the island to snorkel Buck Island Reef National Monument.
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