Sapphire Beach is stunning! Come for the sunset and you'll definitely end up staying. Soft light, blue 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. read more

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Listen, not all beaches are created equal. Some are crowded, loud, filled with people wearing hats too 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. read more

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This is a beautiful beach! There is parking near the beach, but you have to get past the parking attendant. We told them we were going to the beach and they let us right in. You can rent chairs and scuba gear at the boutique at near the hotel. There is some trees for shade, but most of the seating is in the sun. The water was very blue but nothing much to see so I wouldn't recommend snorkeling. read more

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f I were traveling to St. Thomas regularly I might not post such a glowing review as I'd like to keep this a bit of a secret. This is a great beach with fine sand, shade, easy access to reasonable snorkeling as well as a good beach bar. It's about a 20 min cab ride from Charolette Amalie that currently costs $30 for two people. read more

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Sapphire Beach on St Thomas Island (USVI) in the Caribbean was a great alternative to the popular Magens Bay Beach, which gets extremely busy when several ships are in port. Our tour guide recommended it & I could see why - not as busy, more relaxing, easy to get a beach chair & a great bar & lounge area serving really awesome fish tacos. It can be a quieter beach made easier to find shaded areas or just a little privacy along the shore line. The bar area is very accommodating & spacious if you just want to chillout in the shade. Washroom & change facilities & an outdoor shower area to wash the sand off are conveniently nearby. An intruder approached us while we were swimming - a stingray. Darn it I didn't have a waterproof camera on me at the time. Sapphire Beach is free to access as opposed to Magens Bay which costs $7 per person. Also of note to rent a beach chair at Magens Bay, it's $20 & at Sapphire Beach it was $12 but I negotiated it for $10. I'm not saying - don't go to Magens Bay Beach - but rather keep Sapphire Beach in mind as a clear less busier alternative, if you are wanting to spend just a few hours swimming & tanning before you have to return to your ship. read more

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When we arrived it was appealing to the eye. The beach is flooded by rental chair company's and the manager is rude. The employee notified us that the chairs were to be paid for but we can freely put our items down for free anywhere. We made some space between the 50 unoccupied chairs under a tree to put a sheet down for the children and twenty minutes later came a man telling us to leave. Unless you plan to pay for the commercial chairs that flood the shoreline it is not the beach for you. There were plenty of shaded chairs to rent out. We told him we were leaving anyway as I had to pull my kids out of the water and he continues to threaten to kick us off the beach. The ocean was very wavey and the ocean was cold on the day we went in April. But the locals operating and taking ownership of the beach just killed the entire vibe of the day. Not recommended for a family as the locals are aggressive. read more

This was the first beach we stopped at when arriving to the island. It was later in the day so it wasn't too crowded. It's nice that there is public access to the location and there is a bar/restaurant, restrooms and an outdoor shower to rinse off. read more

No longer a hotel. They sold the individual rooms and they are operated separately. Place is a dump now! Parking lot: Dumpsters of rotting seaweed and piles of old broken hot water heaters. Pool area: Garbage and beer bottles in bushes right next to pool Old building (former pool-side eatery?) abandoned and literally falling apart. Stay away! read more

My favorite beach in St Thomas :) We stayed at the resort right on this beach and it was gorgeous every single day. The water was crystal clear. If you stay at the resort, you're able to use the chairs and umbrellas for free. There is a restaurant & bar there too, that served great finger foods, burgers and drinks. This beach is also conveniently located near a strip of restaurants, as well as Coral World- an ocean park. Definitely less busy than the more touristy beaches across the island. read more

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This beach is beautiful and free with free parking. It's got a lot of seaweed but people were still snorkeling and swimming on the day we went. It also has a lot of trees to provide natural shade, so there is no need to rent an umbrella -- just chairs. That is $20 saved! If you stay at the resort, it is free to use the chairs and the chairs were very comfortable. This beach was very peaceful with the sounds of the waves making it very relaxing. There were many iguanas running around and a lot of people wind surfing when we visited. There is a restaurant and a bar on site and also some shops. The drinks were pretty good. We brought our own food. read more

We came here after many locals and tourists recommended it. The view coming in is beautiful. Turquoise water and pretty sand. However, the vibe was more suited to a younger crowd. Loud music, lots of beer and loud 20-30 year old's with young children. Unfortunately, on the day we went the beach was pretty dirty. I hope it was just the day, but when I waded out there were baby wipes and trash floating around- not pleasant. Looking for a spring break vibe? this is perfect. We decided to move on to Maegans Bay which was more suited, and the chairs included an umbrella. Plus, the staff had them set up already for you! read more

Beautiful beach! This was my 4th trip to St. Thomas/St. John, however, it was my first time staying on St. Thomas. I feel incredibly lucky to have found a condo that was mere minutes' walking distance from this beach. My main goal for any beach vacation is to spend as much time underwater as possible, and I was blown away by the snorkeling here. It was my husband's first time snorkeling so we stayed relatively close to shore, but we were still able to see an incredible array of sea life. The water was also extremely calm. I'd recommend this beach to anyone visiting St. Thomas! read more

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This is a great option for some time to spend at the beach and snorkeling. The beach is a bit narrower but longer. The resort is there and the beach bar area is nice and convenient, but the beach is accessible to the public. Some parts of the beach can be a little rocky and slippery. There is some decent snorkeling in the area not too far from the shore. The views are just gorgeous from almost anywhere in the island and Sapphire Beach is no exception. read more

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We stayed at the resort and had this beach during our stay. It was great. Restaurant is not open late. Plenty of places to sit and relax. We enjoyed it while staying at Saphire Beach Resort. A little to windy for paddle boarding. read more

Beautiful beach. Love the amenities offered by Sapphire Beach hotel - a bar right near the beach, a gift shop, a breakfast type cafe selling coffee and light food with gifts as well. Super inviting and beautiful areas to sit. Also had a restaurant beach bar that was opening while we were there. Would definitely go back and recommend for others to see. Water was absolutely gorgeous. Seemed like there was ample parking near Sapphire Beach resort but unsure if it is public or not. read more

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I just spent 5 beautiful days in St Tbomas. I was at Megan's beach, Coki Beach, Lindqvist beach and here Sapphire beach. I have to say I don't agreed with those who says Megan's beach is better the. sapphire beach. Maybe a tiny prettier because of the mountains but Sapphire beach is more enjoyable. Also it's free, not that $5 that Lindqvist or Megan's beach entrance fee is would count much unless you're a large group but hey, that a price of a beer /person . Anyway this was the most enjoyable beach of all. All other beaches I couldn't stay longer the. 3-4 hrs tops here I didn't wanted to leave. Also you can rent apartments here if you wanna stay. There is a couple of bars and restaurant compare to meg and beach it's way more than they got. Also you can use the furnish tents or beds for free to sit around which makes everything enjoyable. Loved it! It's absolutely my favorite beach on this island. WAter: beautiful. The little peninsula with palm trees and swimming pool looks excellent. Beachball ground you can use and they make excellent iced coffee with chocolate and almond and some sort of liquor for $10. You can get drunk right in the morning for your coffee and hit the ocean! I wanna come back. Will come back. If you interested follow me at Tourbyt.com and Calture America my YouTube channel Thank you everyone for reading my post. read more

It's beautiful. Water is turquoise green/blue. Just the sea weed was my issue. No one can control it. Overall good experience. There are better places on Virgin Island. read more

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Google maps is wrong, it sends you to a closed gate, instead drive to the resort entrance. There is free public parking to the left. There is an ice cream and coffee bar, and a regular bar. The beach is pretty steep and rocky, but the waves are bigger than the other beaches. Nothing to surf on, just enough to lay on a boogie board. read more

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I tel everyone who is anyone to go to Sapphire Beach. It is still a favorite of mine for so many reasons! First of all, there's a very happening bar/restaurant (they fixed everything since the hurricanes) where people are hanging by or there are waitresses that run out to you while you lounge on the beach - serving both food and drinks! Second, there are all sorts of amenities outside of just the restaurant - there are bathrooms, spot to rent beach chairs from (pricey though - $9 a chair), spot to rent swim sporting goods, and also non-aggressive locals making a living selling straw hats, carved items, and clothing, they don't chase you or approach you but are there if you want to purchase something. Third, the beach and animal life! There are a ton of these cute red billed brown ducks that chill everywhere on the beach (glad they made it through the storms) as well as iguanas. There is great snorkeling, although I didn't get a chance to go this last time so hopefully the reefs are still okay but there were a ton of people snorkeling. The water is a perfect temperature and moderate waves and a bit rocky before you drop in. My little one loved swimming with her swimmers on. It's a fairly busy beach as cruise ships bring folks out as well. Do yourself a favor and check Sapphire Beach out! read more

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Great get away beach. Gorgeous place to relax and get a drink. It says that it's private but they haven't taken the signs down. Anyone can come here. Bring a towel and relax. read more

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Among the beaches we visited, this one unfortunately landed at the bottom of my list. It's a tad rocky and doesn't quite capture the same beauty as the others. Don't get me wrong, it's a decent beach, but the overall atmosphere was a bit lacking for my taste. We were staying at the Sapphire Resort and Marina, so this beach was essentially in our backyard. The view was certainly nice, and the complimentary chairs that came with our stay were a definite perk. Unlike the other beaches, this one boasts two on-site restaurants and bars, which is a plus for grabbing a meal or drink. There is also great music playing and the beach can get a bit lively. You also have the option to rent snorkeling gear. The pool on the premises could use some updates - there's a slightly rundown area that seems to have once been a food stand. The beach is also lively with iguanas and roosters wandering about, which adds a unique touch to the experience. read more

It's a beautiful beach, the crowd goes up and down with the cruise ships. There's competing chair services, if you are part of a package you get the X color chairs, if you stay in the condos you get the Y color chairs, or you can rent chairs. The restaurant and pub open at 11am. The small coffee shop opens earlier and had breakfast, coffee, smoothies to go. Theres a taxi line at the entrance to the beach. The safaris pick up at the top of the parking lot. read more

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Magen's Bay and Lindquist beach watch out, Sapphire Beach, keeps it real by not charging to access it and may steal all of your visitors. This beach is fast, becoming a favorite for the hubby and I over Magen's and Lindquist. Located on Sapphire Resort, entrance and parking is free! Let the security guards know at the resort entrance that you want to go to the beach and they'll direct you to it and parking. The parking lot is a rocky make up your own parking spot thing and the beach is about a minute walk away. Find the "dogs not allowed on beach" sign and the entrance is near. What I love about this beach besides it being free are the trees (sea grape trees-you can eat the dark purple fruits) for shade, Sapphire Beach Bar that serves delicious blended drinks and Sammys ( a server walks up and down the beach to deliver orders) and it's just not as crowded. You also have amazing views of the cays, St. John and Tortola and Jost Van Dyke in the distance. There is a plethora of motorized and non motorized options. Next to Sapphire Beach Bar is a rental area for snorkeling gear, beach chairs, kayaking, SUP, and windsurfing. The marina on the other side offers jet skiing and parasailing. There is fantastic snorkeling here, and the fish are larger and a lot more colorful than what you see at Magen's. Facilities like rinse and shower stations as well as bathrooms are well maintained by the resort. The only downside is that it's a bit rocky in the water and if you have sensitive feet you may want to wear reef walkers. Overall one of the best places to spend your time at while on St. Thomas! read more

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Stopped by to grab a drink. I stood at a spot that was empty. With a smile, I tried to get any bartenders attention. 3 different male bartenders ignored me even after making eye contact. They must have noticed that I am a local but I won't argue with them to take my money. Worst customer service on this side of the island. I will not be back. read more

This is a gorgeous beach. The snorkeling is pretty cool, but not the best. They rent snorkel gear for $10 all day, which is nice! You can see lots of coral here. They also have kayaks to rent, and some guys selling beer. I didnt think there were many fish to see here, but it's supposed to be one of the best places to snorkel on the island. There's plenty of shade, and they rent beach chairs, too. We took a taxi from the crown cruise port, and it was $10 per person, one way. read more

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Amazing beach! The day we were here there was a fairly strong surf, but it's picturesque and beautiful. For the local St. Thomas beaches - it's slightly more crowded than most. We had a great time walking to both ends of the beach. On the right side (looking out at the water) is an awesome point with rock formations and a great view St. John. Definitely worth a stop!! read more

Even though this SVI beach is usually crowded, it's still one of my favorite beaches on the planet. I've been a few times, but yesterday was was my first experience there and not having a deadline to head back to the cruise ship... because I'm NOT on a cruise ship. Yay me! It rained that morning, so the water was murkier than I remembered from the other times. It's located between Red Hook and Lindquist Beach and just so happen to be close to Point Pleasant, where I'm staying. So, I took the $1 per person safari over. They drop off at the top of the hill, so we had to walk down the hill. The safaris only go clockwise around town, so instead of taking a trip all the way back around, we took a $5 per person taxi... they pick you up at the bottom of the hill, so no walking after an exhausting beach day. There are a ton of condos onsite, so don't expect seclusion, even after the cruisers leave. Shade trees are easy to find and even if you don't want to spend the $9 per day beach chair fee, you can pitch a towel somewhere where the sand is angled perfectly for relaxation. You can also rent snorkel and other beach gear items at the concession stand, near the beach bar. The beach bar serves up drinks and limited food items like burgers and hot dogs. Nothing special. The restroom is in desperate need of repair, but the beach entry is free, so I guess we can't complain too much. read more

This was our go to beach while staying on St Thomas. Not too crowded (except when there was a cruise excursion there).

I stayed near this beach for about a week. It's a nice beach, very clean. I was disappointed that they make everyone leave the beach when the restaurant closes. This was very early on the weekends -- Around 4pm. There are resorts near this beach and guests would like to stick around later than that to swim. read more

We loved this beach. On the weekends they close at 4 but are open until 6 on weekdays currently (our visit was in December). We got here at 10 and stayed until 5:30 pm. We got a couple drinks from the bar and they were delicious!! Really enjoyed our day here. It was fun. Definitely more crowded than magens and Hull bay, but we were looking for more of a people -watching scene our last day read more

This beach is stunningly beautiful, and perfect if you want that quintessential Caribbean turquoise water/white sand feel. It is also a fairly big beach, so even if there are quite a lot of people it doesn't seem crowded and its fairly quiet as well. There are amenities, since people live and stay at Sapphire, so there are bathrooms and I think a snorkel/paddleboard rental place as well. Also there is food available, and a lady with a menu will be strolling around if you are interested. Overall its an awesome spot and one of the prettiest views I think too, as it looks out over some of the cays and St. John. We came here last week for a beach day, and it was pretty much perfect...its easy to park in their lot, a quick walk to the beach, and you can relax as long as you want to. Bring your own chairs or beach towels to lay on (I believe the chairs there are for the residents), and you've got it made! They have lots of areas with shade and sun, so if you tan for a while you can get out of the sun for a bit afterwards. You can go out in the water and snorkel as well, or just hang out and enjoy the water. It really is a beautiful beach, I would for sure recommend it, and I can't wait to be back! read more

Out of all the beaches we we've been to in the VI, this is the worst one. It was packed with people from the cruise ships. The beach was covered with seaweed and the there were rocks and shells making it difficult to walk into the ocean. The weather caused the water to be cloudy so snorkeling was not good. Very disappointed as we were told this was a must see beach. read more

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This is one of the top 3 beaches on St. Thomas! (Lindqvist and Magens are the others.) If you're hoppin' off a cruise, just grab a cab and head down. ALL your needs will be met! Sand, surf and sun! There will be a cab waiting whenever you're ready to leave, or just grab the cab's phone number before you go; I promise you they'll be glad to pick you up! Some days there is a band (at least Wednesdays and Sundays), but you can get as close or as far away as you like and still enjoy the beach and water. Some people use swim shoes while swimming in the beautiful water, as some areas can have some rocks on it. DO NOT STAND ON THE CORAL; enjoy the snorkeling! There is a huge expanse of sand, great snorkeling, and plenty of room to spread out, even when it's 'busy'. Just head on down to the right side of the beach away from the crowds. Grab an inexpensive chair from the Dive Shop boys (Blake and Joey are awesome!!), and a Bushwhacker in the cup you brought along, from the beach bar. Sadly, I'm not there at the moment, so feel free to grab my little favorite spot on the right. (You'll know when you find it.) Visit with the many locals who are staying at Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina. Feel free to take a walk over to the marina to see the boats and to escape what some might think of as 'crowds' (there is so much room, it doesn't seem crowded. You can MOVE your chair, y'know....) Take a jaunt over to the point for a different perspective. There's even a rock beach on your way to the marina. Enjoy the view of all the islands in front of you, from St. John (no 's'), to the BVIs in the distance, and even Shark. This is not my 'peace and quiet' beach, because I'm always going to over to grab a drink, or visit with some people I know, but if I make a little effort, I can be very secluded while sunnin' and feelin' peaceful. I only saw one vendor on the main part of the beach, selling bracelets. Security keeps a route along the beach, unobtrusively. And if you ever wanted to see iguanas and aren't docked at Crown Bay, here is your chance! read more

Overall, the beach is beautiful. There is a public bathroom (which I did not use), at least one snack stand/bar, and an area to buy tee shirts, pareos, and probably other stuff. (I didn't pay much attention as I was eager to hit the beach.) The water was rocky and there was a lot of sea debris (seaweed, tree branches and leaves, etc.) where we started. (Close to the main beach entrance.) We moved half a mile or so to the left and it was better. Still some sea debris but it was tolerable. I saw a few of the small translucent fish that frequent the shallow areas and a few other sea critters that burrowed in the sand when I came near. One was a small crab that got tumbled over and over each time a wave rolled in. Sea grape trees on the beach provided much-needed shade. We nixed the $7 rental lounge chairs in favor of spreading our towels on the sand. There was a woman selling strong rum drinks and snacks at one of the beach stands. I walked over with my sister and I was surprised to see the woman pour an 8-ounce cup three-fourths full of rum and the remainder with a pink liquid. There were iguanas hanging about but thankfully none near us. read more

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Stunning beach tucked in near Red Hook. Free public parking and a very short walk to the beautiful beach. Calm waters and long white beach. Pretty good snorkeling but the water is a little rocky if your just looking to wade in, watch those spiky urchins that seem to thrive on the rocks. Also, this time there seemed to be a lot of seaweed on the beach, more so than some of the other beaches we visited. Probably just has to do with the time of the year I imagine. Signs posted that chairs are for resort guests only, so bring a towel, plenty of shade to retreat into by midday as well. Such a beautiful view of nearby islands and of the boats, don't pass up this place! read more

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My first visit to US Virgin Islands, not really that impressed. But this is a review of Sapphire Beach. The beach is free if you are staying at one of the condos, the water beautiful blue and warm. Very nice for a swim. The amenities at the beach are sparse, so if you are planning to stay awhile be aware there are no bathroom facilities. There is a beach restaurant which we haven't tried yet. The beach itself, OK to spend a couple of hours relaxing with the gentle breeze in your face. read more

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A quite place on the beach. Ocean 10-40 feet from your back door. Water is stunningly clear. Views are amazing. You will love it! read more

Sapphire Beach - After conversations with locals and several visits to the island, it is unanimous, Sapphire Resort is the place to stay! - Beaches Near Me - St Thomas, Virgin Islands

Prettiest beach we went to on St. Thomas. Had some rentals and food, but no locker rental. Snorkeling was good also! read more

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Vendors and restaurants need to be a little bit more proactive conscientious and realize that when people order stuff on the beach Styrofoam shoved into a bunch of garbage cans is not the way to go to admire beautiful beach. The garbage's were overflowing and it was sad to see that even though this is United States it felt more like a Third World country. I would not utilize any of the restaurants until they change their way of doing business read more

Great beach and good snorkeling! A Little bit loud for my taste, but worth going to, if on the island.