Day 1 of Your Perfect Week on St. John

Day 1 of Your Perfect Week on St. John

It’s hard to argue that going to Trunk Bay on your first day is a bad idea.  Sure some consider it to be the most touristy beach, but once you visit it’s easy to see why its so popular.  It is often rated as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean and it is  certainly the most photographed.  Make sure you stop for a great photo op at the overlook along the North Shore road.

We would recommend not going on days when there are lots of cruise ships visiting St. Thomas, because Trunk can get crowded.  If you visit at off peak times like early in the morning or late in the afternoon, this top rated beach might only have a few people on it.  Once you walk on the powder white sand and take a dip in the clear  water, it might be hard to leave the beach, let alone St. John.

Trunk Bay is the only beach on St. John where you have to pay an admission fee.  It’s worth it though because you get lifeguards, bathrooms, showers, a snack bar, snorkel rentals and an underwater snorkel trail.  Even though there is better snorkeling elsewhere on St. John, Trunk Bay is a good place to start because of the underwater signage along the self guided trail.  As we right this, Trunk Bay is open to visitors but is not yet charging admission because all of the facilities are not yet up and running.

 

Let’s Enjoy St. John Together

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Leslie and I are happy to create this blog so we could share our love and enthusiasm for St. John.   Many first time guests ask us about our favorite beaches, where to go snorkeling , and where to find a good happy hour.  As frequent visitors and the owners of a vacation hom , we hope we can share our insights on great hikes, snorkel spots, kayaking, and entertainment.   Our goal is to help people  have the best possible experience on their visit to St John.     So sit back, relax and maybe have a rum punch as together we all enjoy our favorite island in the Caribbean!