Greg H.'s review, "2 Sides To This Coin" says it perfectly. The beach can be a 5-Star or a 1-Star, depending upon time of day and day of the week (let me explain). AVOID this beach when there are 3 or more cruise ships in town (http://www.vinow.com/cruise/ship-schedule/)...it becomes an overcrowded ant colony. Try to go when there are no cruise ships, or at most just one. They literally drop off tourists by the bus-load. In the early morning, Coki Beach is like a meditation center...the water is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and nobody's there. Sometimes the locals come to bob in the water before they go to work (because it is truly therapeutic). This, IMO, is the absolute best time to go. But after 4:00 is often good too, as everybody has rushed back to the ship! The left-hand side of the beach is like a pot dispensary and mostly locals. They're totally cool if you're friendly and smile. If you have an attitude, you'll definitely get one back. If you're friendly, you'll meet some of the friendliest people on earth. The right hand side of the beach has the best snorkeling. Just remember to say good morning/afternoon/evening and don't have a condescending attitude and you'll have the time of your life! read more

Great beach but more for the younger crowd...snorkel was okay. We enjoyed the rocks on the left and right!

This beach is in the hood. We took a tour of St thomas and we were warned by previous taxi drivers that this was a undesirable area and is it! The beach it self from what we saw was nice but what you have to travel through to get here imo wasn't worth it. They have various non beach activities to do such as the aquarium/coral world. It's in a rough area so just be aware of your surroundings. If you haven't left the beach by 4-5pm and didn't drive here yourself, it may be hard for you to get a taxi back to your place of lodging. I've been advised by sophisticated locals that coki beach is not the move and go to st johns, however if you like a more "urban" crowd you will fit right in :-) read more

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Attention spring breakers, college and high school aged vacationers: this is the place for you. If that doesn't apply to you, I recommend that you stay away because this place is overrun with the mentioned crowd. Yes, the beach and water are beautiful. Yes, there is great snorkeling, but there are a lot of other SVI beaches that aren't this loud and overcrowded. As we walked up and were immediately greeted with a whiff of weed, we knew this wasn't going to be our favorite beach. We walked across the beach to try to find an area that wasn't overcrowded and noisy... no luck. We walked all the way to Coral World and back out to the taxi area. There were a ton of taxis, so that wouldn't be an issue here. Overall, even though it wasn't my cup of tea, it obviously appeals to many others. read more

Nice beach with good water for snorkeling. Lots of different fish to see. The kids also had fun hunting shells when not chasing the fish.

Coki Beach was walking distance from our Margaritaville resort. It was run by the locals and had great food and drinks. sand and water was amazing. We can't wait to go back. read more

Pros...The water is clear, clean, and blue! Cons.... Don't go on a day when more than 1 or 2 cruise ships are in town, unless you enjoy large crowds. Rent beach chairs for $5. Each and umbrellas for $10. Get there early to get near a shade tree and skip the umbrella. My biggest complaint is the loud music which can be heard on the entire beach. If you want a party atmosphere, this is a good beach for you. If you want calm, peace, relaxation and to listen to the waves on the shore, that won't happen here. A young girl near us, that we believe to be a "local" was smoking something that wasn't nicotine, if you know what I mean. Especially with small children nearby, that was not OK. read more

This beach is beautiful and has great snorkeling near coral world. What I did not like was staff. I didn't need to rent a lawn chair and they acted offended. I ordered drink and food and it took forever. No thank you etc. Also not sure how this would be for families with small children. We were asked on several occasions if we wanted any weed or blow?!?! Made us pretty uncomfortable but if you're looking for those things on island Coki is place to go. Lol read more

What happened to Coki?! I remember the quiet, isolated beach with 1 restaurant. Now it is scary, crowded, and not a comfortable place. Locals trying to sell everything!! From beach towels, hair braiding, drinks, weed, chairs, fruit, to advice on life. No thanks. I'll lay my towel down for free. However with so many locals I felt uncomfortable leaving our things unattended. Snorkeling here is AMAZING. But there was barely any room with everyone else in the water. And people feeding the fish dog biscuits?? Call me weird, but i like watching the fish without the help of unnatural read more

Beautiful crystal clear water. Beach is kinda small, but the beach side restaurant who deliveries handmade fruit smoothies makes it all worth it. read more

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We spent a few days here as it was close to where we were staying, but ultimately we ended up leaving nearly each time because of the noise/chaos/cigarette smoking. Kind of a trashy scene to be honest, and eventually my partner and I started referring to it as "trailer park beach." The beach itself is beautiful and great for swimming, but all the litter and rowdiness ruins it. Hard to set up a spot on the beach where someone isn't blasting music or chai smoking next to you. read more

Beautiful Beach, we went during the weekday, food is plentiful however it took a while for our drinks, and it gets pretty hot so for anyone in the serving area looking for advice out here please get the drinks out first, the soon the better! There was one local that was upset with the other locals there and he was being very loud, and angry in front of many children, I would have like to have seen him removed from the area but he calm down after about an hour or so. Other than those two incidents this place is incredibly beautiful and walking distance from the MargaritaVille Resort. read more

Coki Beach - Beaches Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

For some reason my first review did not stick around for too long, but anyways, This beach was one of the Highlights of my trip to St Thomas. This is the kind of beach the you can find all kinds of people. I went there mainly for snorkeling. This is one of the greatest location for snorkeling and dive. You can rent the snorkel gear for $ 5 and enjoy all the beautiful fishes that this location provides you. This beach has a stunning view, great for pictures. If you don't like to snorkel you can also buy the dog biscuit it and the fishes will come and eat right from your hands. This beach has great pros, The locals were very nice recommending places to eat. You can also rent chairs for $3, which is very cheap. Beer and food are not that expensive at all. this beach is located right next to Coral World, so if you have kids I highly recommended. I took my child to Coral World and after to Coki beach and she had so much fun. Coki has very clear water so my child loved to see the fishes swimming around her. Also, there was a lots of kids playing on the sand, so she had a blast. The local kids are really nice too as you My daughter got to play with lots of locals and their were friendly to her. I give this beach 5 starts because it has the best mix that I could ask for. I highly recommend this beach if you are visiting St Thomas. read more

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There was a mix up with the chairs but it was all good. You can rent everything you need, grab a drink and some guy will sell you weed if that's your thing. Shoutout Selma read more

Have been visiting the VI my entire life and lived there twice. This used to be my all-time favorite beach. Enjoyed the snorkeling, calm bay, crystal clear water, ease of access. But the scene and vibe now resembles something out of a street fair. Everyone is trying to sell you something and you get the sense that the competition is rough and you are "owned" from the moment you drive up. We had 5 people in our party. We used the beach waitress (because that seemed to be expected) to order food and drinks. We weren't new to this, so we kept track. In the end, we had extra drinks added to our bill - things we never had. We complained and it was corrected, But not without a slight dispute. Be careful. Later that day we were invited to dinner at the home of some local friends - people who have lived on islands for generations - who warned us: always pay for food and drink as they come - NEVER run a tab or things will be added. Also, the beef pate was not good. I guess if you've had a stroke and need to be on a bland diet, it would be ok. But no flavor. The saltfish pate was better. We know our pate - and it was bad. I'm sorry to insult the chef. This is the first year in 48 years I've been displeased with beef pate from Coki. Coki has always been my "must do"....but it's now last on my list. Too much hassle! I want to relax. It felt like Times Square. read more

Compared to most beaches in the Virgin Islands, this one you can skip. A little dirty and neighborhood doesn't look to good. Not sure if cars are safe. The one good thing we did was go on jet skis and that was fun. read more

A little dirty around it, but if you like the hustle and bustle and having many options for dining this is a great place to spend the day. Parking is available and chair rental is only 5 bucks. This was walking distance from Margaritaville for us so we found that to be very convenient. Not our favorite beach, but a must see read more

it's a beach. it has white sand! Turquoise water! Plenty of space to work on your tan! One of the best spots in St Thomas for snorkel. Come as you are and rent everything. Chairs are only $5! 2 food trucks, 3 kick ass bars and a whole lot of pretty fish. You'll be snorkeling till sundown. This is also the place where you will find a lot of locals. After sunset, it's a party! Literally! The music gets loud, locals get their dance on. Highlights - having my painkiller ( insert any slushie rum based alcoholic drinks) delivered without having to lift a finger! The servers also go around with samplers! yes, samplers! The fruity tutty rum drinks are sooooo tasty. Cliché? Whatevs. When in Rome! In this case, when in St Thomas!! If you are driving, leave before it gets dark. The island's winding roads are quite scary to drive on at night. And if you are not driving, get the nice lady at the shack to call you a cab. If she can't find a cab, she'll actually have someone drive you! Be ready for an adventure if that's the case. Overall, its lovely! read more

Easily the biggest fail of the trip. Not worth the long trek out here. Bumpy unpaved roads with a lot of traffic snarling. Little free parking. When I went, the water was filled with seaweed and looked nothing like the photos. Perhaps a case of bad timing - I'd simply advise skipping this place and get yourself over to the ferry and head to St. John for better beaches. read more

Such a nice beach and the snorkeling is great! Bring your own snorkel gear and you will be all set. If you haven't traveled to the Caribbean before there are always going to be someone selling something. Don't fret no one is going to steal your cookies relax. Pay for chairs and umbrellas yes roughly 15-20. Don't waste money on the near by aqua park. Bring money for food and drinks about $40 is a good estimate to keep fed and hydrated in a 4 hr time frame. The food was hot and tasty. The drinks were on point. read more

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I truly have mixed feelings about Coki beach... The Good: 1. The fish is abundant and sealife crazy awesome. 2. Snorkeling was so fun! The Bad: 1. I felt like from the moment we drove up we were being hustled and badgered by the locals. 2. I have lived here for two years and i have always stayed clear of this beach but today we took a chance and went in for a swim. 3. Immediately after we parked some guy came to our window and charged us $5.00 to park on the street? 4. As soon as we got out of the car we were confronted by another man telling us towels were $5.00 chairs were $10.00 and snorkel were $20.00??? These guys were SHADY!!!! 5. People smoking pot all around the beach they didnt care that they were surrounded by alot of children. Mind you not just their own children but tourists kids too. 6. This beach is extremely dirty...from when you drive to this beach all the trashcans are overflowing and junk everywhere. Its just a really uncomfortable feeling. read more

We had the best time on coki beach-- simply because of the great view and amazing people who work there. We have a one year old and they made it so easy for us!! We stayed in point pleasant for 10 days and went to this beach every day simply because it was in 10 min walking distance, the drinks and food are great and the people who work here are so kind and helpful. (Just ask for Pearl and say Caroline sent you!!) they had a chair and umbrella set up for us every single day, even on busy days. Tips: 1. It can get crowded there when cruise ships are in town. 2. Tip well! These people are so kind and look out for you. Unlike some other touristy spots, prices are reasonable and the people are so decent, they deserve it. 3. There is lots of access to snorkeling etc if you like that stuff. 4. Tons of taxis available to and from the beach. 5. There is a full bar and restaurant there if you need... Also people running drinks and food. 6. If you go more than one day in a row, stick with your same server, they are pretty territorial-- but the niceness and sincerity makes up for it. If you plan on coming back, let them know and they'll set you up! Great, great beach! read more

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First and foremost, this is a fantastic place to snorkel. My wife and I had a great time snorkeling for hours, as the fish (rays and crabs too) are pretty close - especially if you go to the rocks. Also, this place is good for families, especially as there are rentals for various things, with local restaurants serving drinks and food directly to you at the beach which is convenient. Be aware they only take cash so don't forget to grab some before arriving here. My big complaints: Staff, Trash, and random beach "merchants". The staff from one of the local restaurants not only "forgot" to give me the correct amount of change (~$8 instead of $14) back for two drinks but also did it to multiple other couples on the beach. The trash on the beach is pretty irritating for such a beautiful beach. The trash cans were full across the beach so I can only assume people just left their trash because they felt they couldn't be bothered. Lastly, the beach "merchants" who come up with the same gimmicky overpriced jewelry. Even when you politely decline, they will sit there and continue to pressure you into buying stuff. For families this is pretty annoying when you have young kids, as a lot of the stuff can sort of pretty but of low quality. read more

Beach is clean and easy to walk from margaritaville . The drinks were awesome and locals were welcoming and super friendly

I asked our hotel where to go for the best snorkel, and they recommended Coki. Note to self: Next time ask: Where to go for the best snorkel where they don't feed the fish dog biscuits. Odd. Because of the feeding, the fish will swarm you. I'm more of a "Don't feel the wild fish dog food!" kind of girl, so I found it annoying. If you want to totally relax, this isn't the place for you. You'll be asked about chairs, towels, umbrellas, drinks, food, weed, etc. If you want to party, lucky you, and welcome to Toki Beach! When we arrived, the sun went away, and we got treated to a cloudy day. Didn't make for the best snorkel, but we snorkeled for about an hour. Sergeant Major, Parrot Fish, Stoplight, Grouper, and thousands and thousands of schools of tiny fish. Note the strong current on the left side by the rocks on windy days. We struggled a bit to get back. When we returned to the beach, Shawn immediately came over, and we ordered a drink from him. We got to chatting, since it wasn't busy at all (on Mother's Day), and it started to rain. He brought us up to the bar area, and it was us, and about 40 locals. We stayed for a few drinks. No one really made us feel out of place, but we were the only ones not smoking, and several kids were chasing and poking the stray cats and hitting them with sticks, all while being encouraged to do so by their families. I found the beach small, and not too relaxing. I'm glad I went to experience it, but I won't be back. read more

Cute little beach. More on the rocky side but pretty white sand to lay on. Rentals available and some food and shopping nearby. Thank goodness that it was close because the Margarittaville was closed due to seaweed read more

Parking is a little rough but the staff of every business was very attentive and kind the snorkeling here was amazing you see massive tarpon and jacks along with getting to feed the fish by hand read more

Best snorkeling on the island. Was 10x better than Trunk Bay. It's sad to see so many coral habitats suffered from the storms, but Coki was just amazing. read more

This is one of the top two most popular beaches on St Thomas. On days when the cruise ships are at the island, it is absolutely jammed. The beach may seem a little sketchy due to the numerous local vendors hanging around constantly trying to sell you something. The snorkeling on the right and lefts sides of the beach is very good for St Thomas. read more

The family and I stopped here after finding out that Coral World was closed (no notice on the web site, boo!). The beach was okay, but very rocky/pebbly in a lot of parts. The abundance of fish and easy snorkeling, however, made up for that. Overall, it was a pleasant unexpected detour but doesn't rate high enough to be a destination in and of itself. Coki Beach definitely has a locals vibe which is fine and a lot more vendors hustling for a dollar than the other beaches we visited. There are ample food, snorkeling, and scuba vendors right on the beach. There are also clean bathrooms and showers available, but the water pressure on the showers wasn't enough to really get the sand off. read more

We went here on February 18, 2018. Everything was beautiful, many friendly locals here to help with anything you want. But they were not too pushy, just very nice! There is no sign of hurricane damage on the beach. Easy to grab a taxi and head to the beach from the cruise port. St. Thomas is ready to give you a wonderful experience! Enjoy! read more

Weather was perfect. the water and swimming were great. We saw a lot of fish! The ambiance was not great. For sure some shady stuff happening by where you rent chairs and stuff. It didn't stop us from having a great day or feeling unsafe or anything, just be aware. read more

I've been to almost every beach on this island and this one is my overall favorite. What would make this beach my favorite? Let's start with the basics, It has close by bathrooms You can rent chairs and umbrellas and water sports gear The water is beautiful and clear People are serving you food and beers continuously The food is done of the best on the island and they start you a tab The locals here are pretty cool Snorkeling is great once you go in far enough Even though it looks a little crowded on the sand, in the water you have tons of room around you The cons Parking looks a little sketchy. That's all my cons If your here, find the green truck with the Bob Marley menu and order the red snapper fried, it's without a doubt the best fish I've ever had. read more

Awsome Beautiful crystal clear waters and live music great fishes to see people will come up to you and ask to braid your hair or serve you drink or food. It's located next to coral world so if your making the trip check it out very neat A+, People are very friendly and helpful they also have lockers you can rent if you want to lock up any belongings. read more

Coki Beach is beautiful. It's a snorkeler's dream. From the cruise port it costs $9 each way by taxi and takes about 15 min. They have snorkeling rentals available on the beach and be sure to buy the fish food! That is the secret weapon to attracting all the amazing fish. It was amazing and a bit scary to have hundreds of fish nibbling at your fingers, but well worth it. The reefs were right off the beach. The beach is a Caribbean blue and gets very crowded, so come early and stake out a spot. They have beach service with food and beer. In all, the most fish I've ever seen snorkeling anywhere. read more

Coki Beach - Beaches Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

This was one of the nicest beaches on St. Thomas. The water is calm, so blue and clear. If you wanna just relax in a quite environment you should go to the Magens Bay instead. People who work at Coki Beach play reggae music pretty loud whole day. Also if you plan to spend the whole day at Coki Beach, you better go there early because it gets crowded pretty early in the morning (by 10am) and it's hard to find a nice spot. If you are big fan of Beef Patties, one of the shacks (the one closer to parking) at the beach has GREAT patties. They make from scratches and tastes much better than (or I should say different from) the patties you get in NY. read more

The snorkeling was so much fun. I love this beach. We went on a Saturday and it was way too crowded. Locals were smoking weed on the beach. Too many trashy people. 26 years ago, it wasn't like this. It was peaceful read more

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Amazing beach! rent chairs and umbrellas. You can walk and get your drink yourself instead of paying people or you can pay people. Food is good. This is a good spot it got everything. Place to change, rent umbrellas, chairs, they sell food, pool table just one in one of the beach bars, good food , good drinks, snorkel gear for rent. Now the amazing part. Lost of fish, you don't have to swim , if you are hip deep you will see a lot of fish near the rocks on the right. Check it out man its the best. You don't have to pay for any snorkeling trip. I have never seen so much fish in any snorkeling spot and the best thing you don't have to snorkel. All the bars give you dog biscuits. If you have one of them you will see all type of fish. Enjoy! read more

One of the prettiest beaches I've ever seen. Water was clear and calm; extremely easy for a relaxing swim. Colorful fish everywhere visible from the naked eye. Amazing view. No entrance fees. There are only two drawbacks: (1) Beach vendors hitting you up to buy drinks, food and other items routinely. (2) The area off the beach is pretty sketchy. Definitely take a cab to and from the beach if you plan on going. read more

Clean small packed cruise ship funnel. Better bigger beaches. Food and service not good. Bar was fun. read more

Coki Beach - Beaches Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands