What to do in St. John

Activities, attractions and tours

Trunk Bay featuring a bay or harbour and a beach
Trunk Bay which includes a sandy beach as well as an individual female
Honeymoon Beach showing a sandy beach
Caneel Bay featuring a beach
Caneel Bay showing general coastal views

Places to Visit in St. John

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Top places to visit

1. Trunk Bay

Part of the protected Virgin Islands National Park, the idyllic Trunk Bay is one of the most famous beaches on St. John. Lie back and relax on the sands, dip your feet in the warm water or don a snorkel and explore the underwater trail here.
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Trunk Bay which includes island images

2. Virgin Islands National Park

Virgin Islands National Park spreads across more than 7,000 acres (2,800 hectares) of the island of St. John, encompassing tropical bays, coral reefs, stunning beaches, mangrove swamps and forested hills. Follow one of the scenic hiking trails, delve into Caribbean history at an 18th-century plantation or simply lie back and soak up the sun on one of the park’s white-sand beaches.
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Trunk Bay which includes island images

3. Cinnamon Bay Beach

Cinnamon Bay is a picturesque coastal stretch known for its excellent snorkeling conditions. A former Danish plantation that now serves as an open-air museum adds history and intrigue to this scenic part of the world. Explore the trails of this tropical coastline for a glimpse of its sprawling beauty.
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Cinnamon Bay which includes a sandy beach

4. Honeymoon Beach

Honeymoon Beach is an idyllic stretch of white sand with shallow, clear water and swaying palm trees. As one of the seven beaches of the Caneel Bay Resort, it has many amenities and a rental hut for water sports. Relax on a deck chair and work on your tan in this serene paradise.
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Honeymoon Beach showing a sandy beach

5. Caneel Bay Beach

Caneel Bay is a spectacular resort in harmony with the scenic forests decorating a peninsula on St. John. It is an idyllic spot for snorkeling, star gazing, kayaking and many other activities. Get to know the resort with a ride on its cute donkeys and explore the seas with a yacht trip.
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Caneel Bay showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach

6. Maho Beach

Escape the crowds and unwind in style at beautiful Maho Beach, located at Maho Bay. Snorkel or swim in the clear, calm water and look for turtles nibbling on sea grass beneath you.
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Maho Beach featuring a bay or harbour

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What to do in St. John

Discover the most popular places to visit in St. John

Trunk Bay which includes island images

Trunk Bay

Backed by palms, this stretch of sparkling white sand is regularly ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Trunk Bay
Honeymoon Beach showing a sandy beach

Virgin Islands National Park

Hike on scenic trails, explore sugar plantation ruins and snorkel along an underwater trail in this pristine nature park, which covers much of St. John.

Virgin Islands National Park
Cinnamon Bay which includes a sandy beach

Cinnamon Bay Beach

See interesting fish and coral as you snorkel in the pristine waters off this beautiful bay, which is also home to plantation ruins that shed light on St. John’s past.

Cinnamon Bay Beach
Honeymoon Beach showing a sandy beach

Honeymoon Beach

From snorkeling to stand-up paddlingboarding, choose from a range of activities that will get you out in the water to see the rays and turtles that live around this excellent beach.

Honeymoon Beach
Caneel Bay showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Caneel Bay Beach

Spot dolphins and sea turtles as you sail on a yacht or take a kayak around the glorious beaches that surround this vestige of the lavish Rockefeller dynasty.

Caneel Bay Beach
Maho Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Maho Beach

Not just an idyllic spot for swimmers and sunbathers, this picturesque bay is also popular with a raft of colorful marine creatures.

Maho Beach
Cinnamon Bay showing forest scenes

Cinnamon Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cinnamon Bay during your travels in St. John. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Cinnamon Bay
Gibney Beach

Gibney Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Gibney Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to St. John. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Gibney Beach
Hawksnest Beach

Hawksnest Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Hawksnest Beach during your travels in St. John? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Hawksnest Beach

Explore areas of St. John

Cinnamon Bay showing forest scenes

Maho Bay Quarter

If you're spending some time in Maho Bay Quarter, Maho Beach and Cinnamon Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Maho Bay Quarter
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Contant Farms

If you're spending some time in Contant Farms, Great Cruz Bay and Turner Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Contant Farms
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Upper Carolina

While visiting Upper Carolina, you might make a stop by sights like Virgin Islands National Park and Ajax Peak.

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Rendezvous & Ditleff

If you're spending some time in Rendezvous & Ditleff, Klein Bay and Rendezvous Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Rendezvous & Ditleff
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Lower Carolina

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Carolina and surrounding area, you can visit Virgin Islands National Park and Waterlemon Cay.

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Ditleff Point

While visiting Ditleff Point, you might make a stop by sights like Klein Bay and Rendezvous Bay.

Ditleff Point

 

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Day trip destinations from St. John

St. Thomas

St. Thomas

Frequently asked questions

Is St. John worth visiting?
Providing a mix of nature and views, there's no shortage of things to do in St. John. While you're here, visit Trunk Bay, a leading attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in St. John?
After you've checked off key attractions like Trunk Bay and Coki Point Beach, spend the rest of your day experiencing St. John's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in St. John?
The top tourist attraction in St. John is Trunk Bay, so don't forget to add it to your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in St. John?
Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off many city highlights, like Trunk Bay, Cruz Bay Beach and Cinnamon Bay Beach. The average stay in St. John is five days. If you feel the urge to extend your break, St. Thomas isn't far away.
Is St. John a walkable city?
That comes down to what you want to see and do in St. John. Several attractions, like Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay Beach, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a stroll through some of St. John's best neighbourhoods, Estate Concordia An is 3 kilometres away from downtown, while Estate Rendezvous and Ditlef is 5 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in St. John with kids?
Planning what to do in St. John with kids has never been easier. Whether you're taking a trip with little ones or teenagers, there are lots of family-friendly tours and activities to keep them entertained here.

What to do in St. John for adults?
St. John Spice and The Self Centre are just a few of the things to do in St. John. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in St. John?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in St. John is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can experience without reaching into your pocket. Cruz Bay Beach is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.