Best Islands to Visit near Saint John

"Waterlemon Cay is #3 on our list for best St. John snorkeling spots. Waterlemon Cay is located at the very end of the north shore beaches of St. John. You can park at the Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruin and take the walking path on the shoreline for about 20 mins."

"If you need a reason to hire a water taxi, Isla Culebrita is it. This small island, just east of Playa Zoni, is part of the national wildlife refuge. With its six beaches, tide pools, reefs and nesting areas for seabirds, Isla Culebrita has changed little in the past 500 years. The north beaches, especially the long crescent of Playa Tortuga, are popular nesting grounds for green sea turtles – you might even see them swimming near the reefs just offshore."

"This island, the fourth-largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, floats about a ¼ mile (½ km) out in Charlotte Amalie harbor. A ferry between…"

"Family vacations usually center around kids and their activities. But parents may want to enjoy time as a couple. And that’s where these St John companies can help parents enjoy their time on St John."

"Just when you begin to lament the lack of cultural spaces in the USVI you find a place like Bajo El Sol, which showcases local painters, potters and woodworkers, screens Caribbean documentaries, and runs monthly..."

"floating just off the Coral bay harbor, you can access it by boat. They have a floating bar, and circular floats to sit on."

"Sometimes called St. John’s “secret beach,” this little secluded beach can be hard to plan a day around because there is only parking for a handful of cars. There is a community center that can be rented for events, so look for signs indicating a private party and choose another beach on those days. If you’re lucky enough to get a parking spot, enjoy a quiet day on a picturesque beach with a quaint tire swing and gorgeous views across the bay to Hawksnest and Caneel."

"More than 20% of Culebra is part of a spectacular national wildlife refuge, which US President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law more than 100 years ago. Most of this land lies along Culebra's coastline and includes more than 20 cays. Containing three different ecosystems, the refuge serves as a habitat for endangered sea turtles and is also the largest seabird nesting grounds in the Caribbean. For visitors, it is a place for hiking, birdwatching and enjoying secluded beaches."

"A short distance north of the Valley, Savannah Bay features more than a mile of white sand. Except for the beaches of Anegada, no other shore provides such opportunities for long, solitary walks. Sunsets here can be fabulous. The water is calm and typically very few people are here. There are no facilities and not much shade, so come prepared. A small sign off North Sound Rd points the way to a little parking area."