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    Lindquist Beach

    4.5 (54 reviews)

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    Dean S.

    So in our cabin on the ship, they kept broadcasting this beach as a place to visit so I added it to the list to check out on our adventure day in Saint Thomas. We get our rental right off the ship and head on our way. It's early in the day(~10am local time) so with how many folks are on our boat, my expectations were that this beach would be busy but... surprisingly, there were only a few other couples there so we had this absolutely stunning beach pretty much to ourselves. I immediately get my snorkeling gear out and jump in the water. There were schools of baby permit jacks everywhere and they'd swim right up to you and even play with you while your back was turned. It was pretty exciting. There was a local there and he was laughing with us because I simply didn't expect the whole they are touching me experience(that admittedly may have cause me to squeal in excitement). The water was pristine. Almost dream like. I really feel like this beach was one I will dream about for decades. Just a prefect place to spend time. The folks working here were super nice as well. It was $16 to park in the lot and make the 500' walk to the beach. Plenty of shaded areas right off the beach. A few picnic tables and chairs. Even have a lifeguard which would be nice if we had smaller kids.

    View of the beach
    Mike M.

    We've been to St. Thomas numerous times over the past few decade and a half, but this was our visit to this beach. It's a very nice, natural beach without all the crowds and locals preying on tourists. We paid under $40 for parking and beach fees for 5 adults (adults are anyone over 13 years of age), which is reasonable. The beach is part of a nature preserve, which keeps the beach looking great and well maintained. They have you pay at the front gate, then you can drive up to the beach, drop off your gear, then park back by the gate and walk 2 minutes back to the beach. The beach is narrow, but it's long and has nice shade from the mangrove trees. Probably the only complaint I'd have is that there was a lot of dead sea grass/vegetation in the water and on the beach. The dark spots in the water of our photos were clumps of grass. Workers were raking the beaches earlier in the day to clear the beaches, and it wasn't a distraction. But the grass was pretty heavy the day we were there. We didn't go too far from the along the beach for snorkeling, but the sandy beaches and heavy sea grass were not ideal for underwater visibility. I'd suggest walking to the east end of the beach closer to the rocky point if you want to snorkel. We didn't visit any of the food or drink establishments, but I believe they had some options available later in the afternoon (after 2pm?). They also offered chairs and umbrellas for sale, but we were fine with the natural shade. We saw quite a few chickens and a few iguanas, which was entertaining. Most of the people on the beach were families. The water and waves were pretty tame, but the waves are slightly more than a lot of other St. Thomas beaches, but nothing to discourage families. There was a lifeguard on duty for part of the afternoon. Also, there were bathrooms and showers on the premises, which is a plus. Glad we checked out this old school gem of a Carribean beach.

    Michael W.

    One of the best beaches I've ever been to. Turquoise water like you've never seen. Not too crowded. Beach chairs for rent. Incredible snorkeling. Very clean bathrooms. I might have to move to STT based on this beach.

    Beautiful low key beach with course waters.
    Jas S.

    Beautiful low key beach with minimal people. There is a $5 fee per person to enter this beach. The waters are so clear and is a perfect area to go snorkeling. In these waters there are turtles , pufferfish, stingrays, jellyfishes, lobster , squid which all can be seen while snorkeling . There are picnic tables and plenty of shade areas also a lifeguard on site who is extremely knowledgeable about this area. We had the pleasure of meeting Jellani who told us where was the best area to snorkel. Definitely recommend this beautiful beach. Make sure to bring snacks, food, and drinks as this site does not have any food trucks or restaurants on site. Also we did not see any taxis parked nearby. Guessing because it's a low key beach, so make sure to arrange a ride or have a taxi cab number on you when you're done.

    Lynndel F.

    This is a wonderful beach. You'll see many beautiful sea creatures. If you don't have snorkeling equipment you can rent from St Thomas Adventures. They have bathrooms and a shower to rinse the sand. Plenty of parking too. This will be my go to beach for sure.

    Diana G.

    My favorite beach in St. Thomas. It's quiet. There's plenty of shady spaces to set up your chairs, blankets or towels. They also have picnic tables. Only a small section is rocky. The rest is smooth. The water is shallow and you can snorkel nearby. We did see a small shark near the shoreline, but no one was scared. They have a $5 per person entrance fee and $2 parking fee. If you're a veteran the parking fee is waived. Parking is a less than 5 min walk to the beach, but you can drive your car up to the beach to drop off your belongings. They have clean bathrooms and showers available. Lounge chairs are available for rent.

    Lara C.

    Lindquist Beach was just what the doctor ordered - the crowds when we were there were miniscule compared to the Chaos we encountered at Magens Bay. Tip: Pristine conditions like those found here come with trade-offs; Megens has amenities (like equipment rentals and beach bars) while Lindquist doesn't. On the upside, over and above the beautiful, uncluttered beach and the crystal clear water, the shower facilities and restroom here are much better than those at Megens. There's great snorkeling right off the beach, where we saw a plethora of fish and coral; we even saw in Iguana wandering around next to the parking lot ;-)

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    Roberto Y.

    Gorgeous Beach! The water is crystal clear and has a nice blue color. This beach is great to relax and enjoy the view. Snorkeling is not as good as Coki Beach. However there were a couple of turtles swimming. The entrance to the beach cost $5 per person older than 12 years old. Parking cost $2. It has nice restrooms and shower facilities. There are lifeguards. You need to bring your own chairs and umbrellas. I believe this beach is part of a natural reserve. There are trees along the shore where you can set yourself up and protect yourself from the sun. There are picnic tables which are very helpful if you bring your lunch. There are no vendors. You need to bring your own food and drinks. This is a beach that you definitely need to visit.

    Macy B.

    You have to pay to get in, but it is worth it if you stay for a couple hours. Beach is mostly in direct sunlight and they will charge you $5 per chair. We sat on our towels the whole time and were fine, I wouldn't waste your money on the chairs. There are nice bathrooms and showers. Little fish surround the shallow water and they are really fun to watch. View of the sea is amazing and would recommend visiting.

    Pelican watching is even more exciting when you're in the water.  They dive bomb right beside you!
    Tracey A.

    Also known as Smith Bay Beach, Lindquist is one of two St Thomas beaches that you must pay to enter ($5 per person, $2 per car). I have no issues with paying to enjoy a pristine and gorgeous beach but in doing so here I couldn't help but compare it to the other pay-to-play St. Thomas beach, Magen's Bay. At Lindquist you can drive down to the beach to unload your car but to park it you must return to a central parking lot. It's a short walk but an inconvenience and I prefer the Magens Bay arrangement, where I can park my car once and unload right there. Unlike Magen's, there are no chaise lounges for rent, no umbrellas for rent, no snorkel gear either. There's no food for sale, no beach babes taking your boozy drink order, and no lifeguards (during my visit). The beach was clean but one section of the water had a mass of Sargassum Seaweed. The part that came ashore was being diligently removed by paid workers but there's not much they can do when that stuff takes over the water. So why would anyone prefer this beach over Magen's? Some people just like quieter, emptier places and this is that. As I swam in the water, pelicans dive-bombed close enough to me to elicit surprised laughter. They're very active here and you're just a small obstacle that they must work around. As a result, this beach seems perfect for birders (those who like to observe or photograph). There's little shade here and even fewer people and, though you can snorkel here, the water was a bit churned up on my visit and unsuitable for good snorkeling. Lindquist is so different from Magen's that it really comes down to personal preferences. For the money, I prefer Magens Bay but if you like your beaches quiet and mostly uninhabited, and if you enjoy watching pelicans, Lindquist will be your happy place.

    Lovely beach and blue waters.

    Despite the gecko's and roaming rooster, this was a lovely, quiet beach to visit with the right amount of people. It was not over crowded and the staff was very helpful and friendly during our stay. You get the right amount of sun and blue waters.

    #lifesabeach when you're on St. Thomas
    Berneta A.

    So this beach is one of those secrets that is no longer one, thanks to Trip Advisor and Yelp, which is great for us visitors, and not so much for the locals. If you're looking for a low key no frills place, with basic facilities that are relatively well maintained, no rentals, and don't mind it that there is no food or drinks served here, you'll be ok. Our favorite beaches on St. Thomas, are Magens Bay and Morning Star, for the opposite of all the reasons just stated in the last sentence, but its game over for both beaches if a cruise ship is docked. Yes, it is annoying that you have to pay to access beaches here. I'm from Hawaii, and we don't pay to access any beach out there. It's almost criminal because nature should be free to all, but, those fees do help to maintain the beaches and facilities. Its $2 for a car, $4 for non residents, and $2 for residents. The trick to this place is to go after 5pm and its free. Bring a bottle of wine with you, find a good spot away from the picnic tables, and you'll find that you'll actually get a decent amount of sunlight in and get the watch the sunset. Another plus is that you won't have to deal with the crowds, as most are already packing up for the day. This spot lost a star, due to no food & beverage near by, and the parking lot is a hike to the actual beach. Depending on the time of year, and I still haven't figured this one out for sure, but it looks like the summer months, this beach and all others on the south eastern side get attacked by seaweed, which makes for a creepy snorkeling experience. Every other second you're under water, "something" touches or wraps around you. But, this beach has some of the best views of the Cays, St. John and in the distance BVI. This place is just another reason of why #lifesabeach in St. Thomas.

    Ash S.

    So I want to say that the beach itself is awesome. Crystal clear water, plenty of space to spread out and nice restrooms and showers. No bar or restaurant service however. Decent snorkeling. The reason for the low rating is the gate worker. She was extremely rude and hateful. They offer a veteran discount for fee parking, which is $2. If you're a veteran it's waived. However when we told the lady one of the men in our group was a US Army veteran she became very hostile and argumentative. She then denied waiver of parking because our veteran wasn't "driving" and only a passenger. She was a disgrace to her employer. Pitiful.

    There are plenty of trees so you can sit in the shade if you want.

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    Super chill. Not a bunch of idiots at the beach. Worth the money for parking. Def coming again.

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    Too many people and beach front is pretty small. There are better beaches to visit. If you are on STT. Or just go to St John.

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    Review Highlights - Lindquist Beach

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    Sapphire Beach - SAPPHIRE BEACH

    Sapphire Beach

    4.1(61 reviews)
    0.5 km

    Sapphire Beach is stunning! Come for the sunset and you'll definitely end up staying. Soft light,…read moreblue water, with easy, breezy island energy. There's parking right by the beach followed by a beautiful walk through the cabanas that sets such a peaceful tone. The event space is dreamy! Open, airy, and perfectly placed. Once you step onto the sand the water is clear, glowing blue. Simple, stunning, and a really nice place to unwind.

    Listen, not all beaches are created equal. Some are crowded, loud, filled with people wearing hats…read moretoo big for their heads and taking selfies like it's an Olympic sport. Sapphire Beach? That's a whole different animal. This is where I first stumbled back when I was younger, fresh off a cruise ship that still somehow catered to humans with actual careers and social skills. We're talking a mix of doctors, nurses, librarians, accountants basically a bunch of people who could've handled a cocktail conversation without spilling it on the floor. Somehow, we all crammed into a cab together like a weird, classy, floating circus and headed into paradise. From the first step onto the sand, it was like sneaking into a secret club. Quiet, but not dead alive in that off-the-beaten-path, slightly dangerous way that makes your heart race. And just to make sure I was awake, an iguana ran across my path like it had a personal vendetta against my shoes. Almost had a heart attack, but then I laughed because that's the thing about Sapphire: it keeps you on your toes. It doesn't apologize for being beautiful. It doesn't care if you're clumsy. You just show up, and it rewards you. The people you meet here are the kind of humans that make you feel like life is actually interesting. A local guy struck up a conversation, telling stories I'm pretty sure he made up, but I didn't care he had charm, he had laughter, he had a way of making the sun shine brighter. You can sip a drink, let the waves tickle your toes, and feel like you're part of some romantic, slightly naughty adventure. This is not a beach where you're polite and reserved. No, this is where you can be foolish, wild, flirt with danger a little, maybe even flirt with the cute stranger who's laughing too loud nearby. I've been back to St. Thomas a handful of times since that first visit. I've done tours, cruised other islands, seen a million beaches but none hit like Sapphire. It's my private playground, where you can act like a bad boy, a romantic, a reckless genius, all while the ocean hums in approval. And the best part? You don't have to shout to be noticed. You just exist there, and somehow that's enough. So here's the takeaway: take a cab with strangers, meet a few locals, sip something dangerously strong, and let the beach do the rest. You'll leave with sand in your shoes, a tan line on your soul, and a story that sounds like it belongs in a movie. Sapphire Beach isn't just a beach. It's adventure, romance, comedy, and a little bit of crime all rolled into one glorious, sun-drenched package. It's my kind of bad, my kind of fun, and if you listen closely, you might just hear it whispering your name too.

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    Coki Beach - The Beach

    Coki Beach

    3.8(211 reviews)
    1.7 km

    At Coki Beach, you arrive expecting a quiet little Caribbean beach... and instead you get something…read morefar more entertaining a lively slice of island life. Parking can be a bit of a treasure hunt and you might have to pay a few bucks to tuck your vehicle somewhere respectable, but once you step onto that sand the water steals the show. Crystal clear, warm, and loaded with reef fish, this spot is famous for some of the easiest snorkeling on Saint Thomas just walk right in and you're suddenly swimming in what feels like a natural aquarium. Right next door sits Coral World Ocean Park, where they've been studying and showing off Caribbean sea life since 1978, which explains why the waters around Coki are absolutely teeming with colorful fish. But the real charm here isn't just the water it's the scene. Picture beach bars pouring rum punches, food stands grilling up island favorites, music drifting across the sand, and an assortment of savory characters , "I'm not saying it's a party... but it's definitely not a library." It's colorful, a little chaotic, and completely unforgettable the kind of beach where the snorkeling is world-class and the people-watching might be even better.

    We visited Coki Point Beach expecting a relaxing day, but unfortunately our experience with one of…read morethe chair and umbrella rental vendors significantly impacted our visit. We rented from Jaw Beach Rentals, where we interacted with a staff member named Bennie (recognizable by his large beard). During our interaction, he was quite impolite and used inappropriate language, which made us feel uncomfortable. What was more concerning is that we also observed similar behavior toward other couples nearby, suggesting this may not have been an isolated incident. Coki Point Beach itself is beautiful, with clear water and excellent snorkeling, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Situations like this take away from what should otherwise be a relaxing and enjoyable visit. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and that there is better oversight to ensure visitors are treated with basic respect and professionalism.

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    Magens Bay - Happy Nee Year 2026

    Magens Bay

    4.2(278 reviews)
    7.6 km

    Magens Bay , a place so beautiful it feels like a Caribbean postcard come to life…read more This famous crescent beach on Saint Thomas stretches nearly three-quarters of a mile, tucked between green hills that naturally block the Atlantic swells. That's why the water is so unbelievably calm and clear the kind of crystal blue where you can watch fish glide beneath you while you float or stretch out in the sun. But there's a little history beneath all that beauty. Centuries ago the Taíno people lived along these shores, and legend says the notorious sea rogue Sir Francis Drake once used this peaceful bay to hide ships while waiting to ambush Spanish treasure fleets sailing through the Caribbean. Today it remains protected as a public park a perfect curve of white sand and glassy turquoise water where travelers come to swim, sunbathe, and for a moment... live the lifestyle of the rich and famous.

    We didn't realize you had to pay to enter. $7 per person plus $2 for parking. We only planned on…read morestaying an hour or so but still paid so we could see the beach. We walked from one end to the other which was a nice way to people watch and enjoy the white sand and blue water. We were there on a Sunday and it was crowded. Parking was easy to find. It was quite lovely. The water was calm. Wish we would have had more time to swim and relax here.

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