2021 St Croix USVI Guidebook by locals
Beach
Great beach for swimming, snorkeling and hanging out. Great places to eat within walking distance.
Cane Bay Beach is a popular hang out for locals and visitors alike. It is also a popular place for families to spend time with their kids, and dogs, because it’s a one stop beach that has everything. With access to several bars and restaurants right from the beach, it makes for an easy and enjoyable beach day. There is plenty to do to keep you occupied. Bask in the Caribbean sun, play volleyball, rent some beach chairs and dive into a good book, or take a dip in the clear warm water. Scuba diving and snorkeling are the most popular pastimes here, as Cane Bay offers easy access from the shore to great snorkeling, and shore diving the world famous Wall.
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Cane Bay Beach
Great beach for swimming, snorkeling and hanging out. Great places to eat within walking distance.
Cane Bay Beach is a popular hang out for locals and visitors alike. It is also a popular place for families to spend time with their kids, and dogs, because it’s a one stop beach that has everything. With access to several bars and restaurants right from the beach, it makes for an easy and enjoyable beach day. There is plenty to do to keep you occupied. Bask in the Caribbean sun, play volleyball, rent some beach chairs and dive into a good book, or take a dip in the clear warm water. Scuba diving and snorkeling are the most popular pastimes here, as Cane Bay offers easy access from the shore to great snorkeling, and shore diving the world famous Wall.
Columbus Landing Site, a National Historic Landmark that is the only known site where members of a Columbus expedition set foot on what is now United States territory. The site is marked by Fort Salé, a remaining earthworks fortification from the French period of occupation, about 1617. The park also preserves prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites including the only existing example of a ball court in the US Virgin Islands.
Columbus Landing Site
Columbus Landing Site, a National Historic Landmark that is the only known site where members of a Columbus expedition set foot on what is now United States territory. The site is marked by Fort Salé, a remaining earthworks fortification from the French period of occupation, about 1617. The park also preserves prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites including the only existing example of a ball court in the US Virgin Islands.
Beach and restaurant. You can bring your own chairs or rent them on-site. Rainbow Beach is located on the west end of St. Croix. There is plenty of parking available and a restaurant/bar where you can order food and drinks. There is usually live music, and a volleyball net set up on the beach for players. This is the Sunday hang out spot on St. Croix, otherwise referred to as ‘Sunday Funday’. The water is typically calm, so this is a good spot for snorkeling, and paddle boarding, and there are jet ski rentals located here.
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Rainbow Beach
Beach and restaurant. You can bring your own chairs or rent them on-site. Rainbow Beach is located on the west end of St. Croix. There is plenty of parking available and a restaurant/bar where you can order food and drinks. There is usually live music, and a volleyball net set up on the beach for players. This is the Sunday hang out spot on St. Croix, otherwise referred to as ‘Sunday Funday’. The water is typically calm, so this is a good spot for snorkeling, and paddle boarding, and there are jet ski rentals located here.
Great place to snorkel and go to a beautiful beach.
Buck Island Reef National Monument protects Buck Island, is a small, uninhabited 176-acre island about 1.5 miles north of the northeast coast of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and 18,839 acres of submerged lands, totaling 19,015 acres. It was first established as a protected area by the U.S.
You have a good chance of seeing a Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle or Brown Pelican. A few months of the year, you may also see the Leatherback Turtles.
Snorkelers can follow a marked underwater trail on the eastern tip. It is one of only three underwater trails in the United States.
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Buck Island
Great place to snorkel and go to a beautiful beach.
Buck Island Reef National Monument protects Buck Island, is a small, uninhabited 176-acre island about 1.5 miles north of the northeast coast of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and 18,839 acres of submerged lands, totaling 19,015 acres. It was first established as a protected area by the U.S.
You have a good chance of seeing a Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle or Brown Pelican. A few months of the year, you may also see the Leatherback Turtles.
Snorkelers can follow a marked underwater trail on the eastern tip. It is one of only three underwater trails in the United States.
Food scene
Downtown Christiansted & the Christiansted boardwalk are renowned throughout the Caribbean as a haven for foodies. Here you’ll find the largest and most diverse concentration of restaurants and bars. On St Croix dining is a leisurely experience and food is meant to be savored. Following your meal, bar hop along the boardwalk and enjoy the views and the fresh salty air.
Great for evening walks and boat watching.
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Christiansted Boardwalk
81 Queen Cross StDowntown Christiansted & the Christiansted boardwalk are renowned throughout the Caribbean as a haven for foodies. Here you’ll find the largest and most diverse concentration of restaurants and bars. On St Croix dining is a leisurely experience and food is meant to be savored. Following your meal, bar hop along the boardwalk and enjoy the views and the fresh salty air.
Great for evening walks and boat watching.
Sightseeing
Great place to walk around and try any of the restaurants on the boardwalk for food and/or drinks. There is some shopping, boat watching, people watching and all great views of the harbor.
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Christiansted Boardwalk
81 Queen Cross StGreat place to walk around and try any of the restaurants on the boardwalk for food and/or drinks. There is some shopping, boat watching, people watching and all great views of the harbor.
This is a great adventure and fairly easy drive in your rental car. While you are here on St. Croix, I recommend that you take the very scenic drive all the way up to Point Udall at the far East End of the St. island – as far as you can go. Point Udall offers stunning panoramic sea views, and is the easternmost point of the United States. Home to the Millennium Monument, this tranquil point is must on any St. Croix ‘to do’ list.
As you drive the winding road that leads to Point Udall, you will see that the arid climate on the East End of St. Croix hosts a variety of cactus and desert-like foliage in stark contrast to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. You can look up towards the south and see Goat Hill rising above the road, and you can look out across the Caribbean Sea to Buck Island to the north. As you reach Point Udall, named for former Secretary of the Interior, Stuart Udall, the Millennium Monument comes into view right in front of you.
The Millennium Monument was designed by Bill Rich and erected in 2000 to commemorate the beginning of a new millennium for the United States. The monument is a giant sundial which is fitting since Point Udall is the first place the sun rises on U.S. soil. In fact, special ceremonies were held at Point Udall as the sun rose on the most easternmost of American soils in the western hemisphere on the first day of the new millennium, January 1, 2000. There is a huge sign denoting Point Udall on the retaining wall at the base of the monument that makes for a great photo op, so don’t miss it!
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Point Udall
Route 82This is a great adventure and fairly easy drive in your rental car. While you are here on St. Croix, I recommend that you take the very scenic drive all the way up to Point Udall at the far East End of the St. island – as far as you can go. Point Udall offers stunning panoramic sea views, and is the easternmost point of the United States. Home to the Millennium Monument, this tranquil point is must on any St. Croix ‘to do’ list.
As you drive the winding road that leads to Point Udall, you will see that the arid climate on the East End of St. Croix hosts a variety of cactus and desert-like foliage in stark contrast to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. You can look up towards the south and see Goat Hill rising above the road, and you can look out across the Caribbean Sea to Buck Island to the north. As you reach Point Udall, named for former Secretary of the Interior, Stuart Udall, the Millennium Monument comes into view right in front of you.
The Millennium Monument was designed by Bill Rich and erected in 2000 to commemorate the beginning of a new millennium for the United States. The monument is a giant sundial which is fitting since Point Udall is the first place the sun rises on U.S. soil. In fact, special ceremonies were held at Point Udall as the sun rose on the most easternmost of American soils in the western hemisphere on the first day of the new millennium, January 1, 2000. There is a huge sign denoting Point Udall on the retaining wall at the base of the monument that makes for a great photo op, so don’t miss it!
Great walking tour. A little shopping, places to stop for food and ocean views, If staying for dinner, I highly recommend you make a reservation for dinner while you are there.
Frederiksted, located on the west end of St. Croix, has a long and storied history. The town was established in 1751 and it is the second largest town on St. Croix. It was originally protected by Fort Frederik, which dates back to 1700. Today, the fort houses a museum. Frederiksted is often referred to by locals as "Freedom City" because it and the fort is the site where then Governor General Peter Van Scholten read the proclamation abolishing slavery in 1848.
A visit to Frederiksted will allow you to see several historic buildings including, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, which was built in the 1840s, along with its primary school, the Customs House, the 19th Century Apothecary, as well as many other historic buildings. Unfortunately, many of these have fallen into ruins due to several major hurricanes and the passing of time.
The Frederiksted of today has a newly renovated and colorful waterfront that draws cruise ships and visitors from all around the world. When a ship is in port, the town literally comes alive with arts and crafts vendors, local food and drink vendors, live music, dancing Mocko Jumbies and many happy tourists enjoying their visit to the island.
The town was destroyed by fire in 1878 as a result of a labor revolt. Arson was the cause of the fire which was used as a means of revolt. The revolt was led by four Crucian female laborers. The town was later restored during the Victorian era, which is why it now has such lovely "gingerbread" Victorian architecture. The town retains its original seven street by seven street city design.
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Frederiksted
Great walking tour. A little shopping, places to stop for food and ocean views, If staying for dinner, I highly recommend you make a reservation for dinner while you are there.
Frederiksted, located on the west end of St. Croix, has a long and storied history. The town was established in 1751 and it is the second largest town on St. Croix. It was originally protected by Fort Frederik, which dates back to 1700. Today, the fort houses a museum. Frederiksted is often referred to by locals as "Freedom City" because it and the fort is the site where then Governor General Peter Van Scholten read the proclamation abolishing slavery in 1848.
A visit to Frederiksted will allow you to see several historic buildings including, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, which was built in the 1840s, along with its primary school, the Customs House, the 19th Century Apothecary, as well as many other historic buildings. Unfortunately, many of these have fallen into ruins due to several major hurricanes and the passing of time.
The Frederiksted of today has a newly renovated and colorful waterfront that draws cruise ships and visitors from all around the world. When a ship is in port, the town literally comes alive with arts and crafts vendors, local food and drink vendors, live music, dancing Mocko Jumbies and many happy tourists enjoying their visit to the island.
The town was destroyed by fire in 1878 as a result of a labor revolt. Arson was the cause of the fire which was used as a means of revolt. The revolt was led by four Crucian female laborers. The town was later restored during the Victorian era, which is why it now has such lovely "gingerbread" Victorian architecture. The town retains its original seven street by seven street city design.
Hiking Trail
The Hams Bluff Light is an historic lighthouse on Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was first lit in 1915 under the Danish Government. It was since transferred to the United States Lighthouse Service and later came under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard. The historic tower has been abandoned; the beacon is now mounted on an adjacent new truss tower. The light displays two white flashes every 30 seconds at a focal plane of 394 feet (120 m).[2] The lighthouse was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
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Hams Bluff Lighthouse
The Hams Bluff Light is an historic lighthouse on Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was first lit in 1915 under the Danish Government. It was since transferred to the United States Lighthouse Service and later came under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard. The historic tower has been abandoned; the beacon is now mounted on an adjacent new truss tower. The light displays two white flashes every 30 seconds at a focal plane of 394 feet (120 m).[2] The lighthouse was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
Grocery Store
Great for grocery shopping. Currently, they also take curbside orders. Call for current updates.
14 Plessen
Frederiksted, VI 00840
Store Services:
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 6:30am-10pm
Phone:
(340) 719-1870
https://www.themarketstx.com/
The Market STX
Great for grocery shopping. Currently, they also take curbside orders. Call for current updates.
14 Plessen
Frederiksted, VI 00840
Store Services:
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 6:30am-10pm
Phone:
(340) 719-1870
https://www.themarketstx.com/