Best Outdoor Activities in Saint John

"Cinnamon Bay beach is a long, wide stretch of sand on the north shore of St. John. The beach is popular for sunbathing, snorkeling, and water sports. The bay is also home to the Cinnamon Bay Campground and water sports rental."

"Located on St. John's south shore, Salt Pond Bay is a protected bay and beach. The beach can be reached by hiking a short trail from Route 107, about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Coral Bay. The bay is a popular snorkeling spot and has fringing reefs on both sides of the bay, sea grass in the center, and a deep coral reef far out in the middle of the bay."

"When it comes to snorkeling in St. John, Salt Pond is #1 on our list. It has the best of both worlds when it comes to snorkeling with sandy shores and gorgeous natural reefs. From the beach, you can see huge rock structures in the middle of the bay."

"Another small and somewhat secluded beach, Jumbie is a great alternative to the larger more popular St John beaches. Because of its limited parking, it’s virtually impossible for this beach to ever feel crowded."

"There’s Flamenco Beach famous for its hills and white sand beaches, Culebrita known for its great snorkeling and Punta Melones for its dramatic sunsets. It’s quite popular for locals and visitors to head out east for the day to snorkel, scuba dive and relax in the turquoise waves. We booked this tour for the day on a catamaran and thoroughly enjoyed the experience (it also came with plenty of rum punch!)"

"With Flamenco Beach, TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice in 2015, it’s really a no brainer where you’ll end up spending the day. As your last full day, this will be your chance to do everything you didn’t get to do on the trip or just a whole lot of nothing."

"This collection of sky-high boulders marks a national park and the BVI’s most popular attraction. The rocks – volcanic lava leftovers from some 70 million years ago – form a series of grottoes that flood with seawater. The area makes for unique swimming and snorkeling, but the coolest part is the trail through the 'Caves' to Devil's Bay. During the 20-minute trek, you’ll clamber over boulders, slosh through tidal pools, squeeze into impossibly narrow passages, then drop on to a sugar-sand beach."

"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…"

"This interactive aquarium and water-sports center lets you experience a variety of sea life and other animals. There's a new 2-acre dolphin…"

"In the 18th century, sugar plantations dotted the steep hills of this island. Slaves and free Danes and Dutchmen toiled to harvest the…"

"Secret Harbour Beach Resort is located on St Thomas’ East End, at Nazareth Bay near Red Hook and the popular beach of Vessup Bay.The resort is situated on prime island real estate with its gorgeous shoreline and crystal clear waters. Some visitors opt for a variety of water sports and activities such as kayaking, paddle-boarding and snorkeling, while others choose to simply relax on the beach and take in the mesmerizing views. The secluded cove creates a shelter that allows very calm waters to reach the seashore and makes the spot safe for children."

"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."

"Head to the eastern end of the island and you’ll eventually run out of road at Playa Zoni. Many locals think this is a better beach than Flamenco and it's hard to argue. Zoni isn't quite as big and curving, but it certainly is stunning in its own right with soft sand, turquoise waters and idyllic views of Cayo Norte, Isla Culebrita and even Charlotte Amelie on the horizon. Do like the locals do and bring a cooler for a picnic."