The Magnificent BEACHES of St. John

Photo of Cinnamon Bay, St. John (c) Constance Wallace

St. John's north shore beaches seem like an incarnation of a tropical island fantasy. Soft white sand extends into crystal clear turquoise waters. Colorful, living coral reef fringe the rocky shoreline. Looking out toward the sea is a magnificent view of tropical islands and cays with exotic, intriguing and romantic sounding names. Inland are emerald colored mountain valleys which rise from the shoreline to provide a perfect contrast to the clear blue skies and white clouds above.

Coconut palms, sea grapes and beach mahos line the edge of the beach. Ghost crabs scurry over the wet sand and sea birds forage the coastal waters soaring through blue Caribbean skies. It is no wonder that travel professionals and seasoned tourists all seem to agree that the beaches of St. John are the Best in the World.

Salomon and Honeymoon Bays along with Caneel, Hawksnest, Jumbie, Trunk, Cinnamon, Maho and Francis Bays make up these north shore gems.

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ST. JOHN BEACHES, BEST IN THE WORLD
SALOMON AND HONEYMOON BAYS
THE VIEW FROM SALOMON AND HONEYMOON BAYS
SALOMON BAY AS A CLOTHING OPTIONAL BEACH
SNORKELING AT SALOMON AND HONEYMOON BAYS
THE LIND POINT TRAIL
LIND POINT BATTERY OVERLOOK
THE VIEW FROM THE LIND POINT BATTERY OVERLOOK
CANEEL HILL SPUR TRAIL
THE CANEEL HILL TRAIL

Excerpts from St. John, Off The Beaten Track, (c) 1996 by Gerald Singer