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Beaches

Final swimmable beaches on St. Croix — 13 spots

Beaches — 13 Swimmable Spots

Shoys Beach

  • Location: Estate Shoys
  • Area/Drive: East End — 5–15 min
  • Yes, calm when sea is flat. Snorkel outside reef. No amenities.

The Mermaid Beach

  • Location: 5007 Estate Shoys
  • Area/Drive: East End — 5–15 min
  • Yes. Calm, sandy. Has chairs, bar, restrooms.

Tamarind Reef Beach

  • Location: East End
  • Area/Drive: East End — 5–15 min
  • Limited — rocky entry. Better for snorkeling than swimming

Protestant Cay

  • Location: Christiansted Harbor — Ferry from boardwalk
  • Area/Drive: Christiansted / North Shore — 15–30 min
  • Yes. Shallow, crystal clear, protected. Best for families. Full amenities.

Pelican Cove Beach

  • Location: West of Christiansted
  • Area/Drive: Christiansted / North Shore — 15–30 min
  • Yes. Sandy spots + coral. Shade. Restaurant on site

Davis Bay Beach

  • Location: Carambola Resort, North Shore
  • Area/Drive: Christiansted / North Shore — 15–30 min
  • Yes, when no strong currents. White sand + palm trees. Resort amenities

Rainbow Beach

  • Location: South of Frederiksted Pier
  • Area/Drive: Frederiksted / West End — 35–45 min
  • Yes. Calm, wide sandy beach. Bathrooms + parking. Most popular in Frederiksted.

Fort Frederik Beach

  • Location: Next to Fort Frederik
  • Area/Drive: Frederiksted / West End — 35–45 min
  • Yes. Calm, town beach. Easy walk to shops

Pier 69 / Frederiksted Pier Beach

  • Location: Frederiksted Boardwalk
  • Area/Drive: Frederiksted / West End — 35–45 min
  • Yes. Calm. Famous for snorkeling with turtles + tarpon under pier.

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge

  • Location: West End
  • Area/Drive: Frederiksted / West End — 35–45 min
  • Yes, EPIC when open. 2 miles white sand. No amenities. Closed Apr-Aug for turtle nesting.

Anastasia Beach

  • Location: West End
  • Area/Drive: Frederiksted / West End — 35–45 min
  • Yes when calm. Small + quiet.

Buccaneer Beach

  • Location: 5007 Estate Shoys
  • Area/Drive: South Shore
  • Yes. Resort beach, same area as The Mermaid

Teague Bay Beach

  • Location: Near Duggan's Reef
  • Area/Drive: South Shore
  • Yes. Small beach by restaurant.

Updated Cheat Sheet

If You Want…Go To…Drive from Paradise
Closest + QuietShoys Beach5 min
Closest + AmenitiesThe Mermaid Beach5 min
Best for KidsProtestant Cay; Rainbow Beach15 min / 35 min
Best SnorkelingPier 69; Pelican Cove; Shoys Reef15 min / 35 min / 5 min

Discover us on the eastern shore of St. Croix, in the charming area of Shoys, directly facing the historic Buccaneer Resort. We sit upon a verdant, grassy golf course, surrounded by pristine beaches and turquoise waters, where the fresh trade winds gently blow year-round. It’s a tranquil, sun-kissed corner of the island that captures the true essence of Caribbean living.

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