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The Island Guide
Covers place-based authority. Includes: • Beaches and snorkeling • Neighborhoods • Dining and local spots • Activities and excursions • Maps and orientation If it answers “where” or “what’s nearby,” it belongs here.
Chocolate Hole, St. John: A Neighborhood Guide
Chocolate Hole sits just south of Cruz Bay on St. John's quiet South Shore. Here's what the neighborhood offers, who it suits, and what daily life looks like.
Great Cruz Bay, St. John: Living on the South Shore
Great Cruz Bay on St. John sits just south of Cruz Bay, offering waterfront calm and quick access to town. Here’s what the area is like and who it suits.
Where to Stay on St. John: A Neighborhood Guide
Deciding where to stay in St. John matters more than most travelers expect. The island is small, roughly seven miles from end to end, but it contains distinct neighborhoods.
St. John Beaches: A Guide of Our Favorites
St. John's beaches range from famous to secluded. A guide to what makes each distinct and how to choose based on what you want from a day on the water.
Hawksnest Beach, St. John: The Quiet Alternative to Trunk Bay
Hawksnest Beach is the first north shore beach east of Cruz Bay and the quieter, easier-to-reach alternative to Trunk Bay. Here's what to know before you go.
Maho Bay Beach: Where Sea Turtles Come to Feed
Maho Bay Beach on St. John is a year-round sea turtle habitat. Green and hawksbill turtles feed in the seagrass shallows, often visible from the shoreline.
Honeymoon Beach, St. John: A Local's Guide
Honeymoon Beach is one of St. John's quietest stretches of sand, reachable on foot from Cruz Bay or by water. Here's how to get there and what to expect.
Trunk Bay: St. John's Most Famous Beach
Trunk Bay on St. John draws visitors for its crescent shoreline, clear water, and one-of-a-kind underwater snorkeling trail. Here's what to know before you go.
Things to Do in St. John USVI: Activities Beyond the Beach
Beyond the beaches, St. John offers hiking trails, historic ruins, and a quieter rhythm. A guide to experiences that add depth to an island stay.
Cruz Bay, St. John: The Heart of the Island
Cruz Bay serves as St. John's ferry landing, service hub, and social center. What to know about the island's only town and the neighborhoods nearby.