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BEACHES
from Crystal Cove STT 23
by regaltyler
Bolongo Beach
Best known for beach volleyball games on Thursday night. There are also restaurants, a gift shop and watersports rentals. For relaxing, settle into one of the hammocks strung beachside.
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Coki Beach
Adjacent to Coral World Ocean Park and connected by a short boardwalk, Coki Beach is one of the most popular beaches on St. Thomas. The crystal clear water, white sand and extensive reef make it ideal for snorkeling, diving or just sunbathing on the beach.
Magens Bay Beach
Magens Bay Beach has been called one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world by National Geographic Magazine. It has a long and interesting history. Local legend has it that Sir Francis Drake used Magens Bay as an anchorage for his ships while he watched from a nearby hilltop for ships he could plunder. Later, the local sugar cane plantations used Magens Bay as a shipping point for sugar, molasses and rum. The remains of an old brick road can still be seen at the end of the beach. Magens Bay Beach is heart shaped and is approximately one mile long. The bottom is sandy and slopes down gently. While there is plenty of beach to sun on, there is also plenty of shaded areas under the trees. Magens Bay has restaurants, bars, water sports and equipment rentals. Lifeguard service is provided from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Sunday year-round. On the southern and northern ends of the beach are rock formations that provide great snorkeling. NUDE BATHING is not allowed on Magens Beach. However, it is allowed at Little Magens Beach, which is a short swim away.
Sapphire Beach
Located in front of the Sapphire Beach Resort, this beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Snorkeling is easy right off of the beach, and snorkel equipment rentals are available right the beach. A restaurant, snack bar and gift shop are also at the beach.
Secret Harbour
A lovely spot for a day at the beach. Bejeweled with palm trees, this small cove features a terraced restaurant and bar, watersport rentals and a floating swim platform. A great place to soak up the Caribbean sun.
