Guidebook for Charlotte Amalie
Sightseeing
Annually recognized as one of the top 10 beaches in the world! ($2-5 entry fee per person)
257 locals recommend
Magens Bay Beach
Annually recognized as one of the top 10 beaches in the world! ($2-5 entry fee per person)
Sapphire Beach
Great snorkeling spot and very nice beach as well!
Amazing views of the northside of st thomas. Also, great shopping and one of kind banana daiquiris!
86 locals recommend
Mountain Top
Amazing views of the northside of st thomas. Also, great shopping and one of kind banana daiquiris!
Great beach with mix of locals and vacationers, good snorkeling and a dive shop.
51 locals recommend
Secret Harbor Beach
Great beach with mix of locals and vacationers, good snorkeling and a dive shop.
Historic downtown is ok, and much better with a guide from the historical society (imho)
41 locals recommend
99 Steps
99 StepsHistoric downtown is ok, and much better with a guide from the historical society (imho)
Great beach on Marriott property - beach volleyball, 3-4 restaurants, jet ski rentals, etc.
6 locals recommend
Morningstar Beach
Great beach on Marriott property - beach volleyball, 3-4 restaurants, jet ski rentals, etc.
Blackbeard's Castle
Torvet State Roadgood little history lesson
Great for hiking and snorkeling. See the donkeys and other animals. 70% of STJ is national park! Worth a day trip on the ferry (can bring the rental car for an even better trip)
59 locals recommend
St. John
Great for hiking and snorkeling. See the donkeys and other animals. 70% of STJ is national park! Worth a day trip on the ferry (can bring the rental car for an even better trip)
One of the best spots for snorkeling - see turtles, rays, and all kinds of fish (but you need to swim a bit to see it all)
70 locals recommend
Brewers Bay Beach
One of the best spots for snorkeling - see turtles, rays, and all kinds of fish (but you need to swim a bit to see it all)
Mermaids Chair is worth the 1.5 mile walk (on paved roads) through Botany Bay estates on the West end. See the spit of sand where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean
Botany Bay
Mermaids Chair is worth the 1.5 mile walk (on paved roads) through Botany Bay estates on the West end. See the spit of sand where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean
Essentials
Cost U Less St-Thomas
Grocery store similar to costco but no membership needed
Arts & Culture
Caribbean Cinemas
Weymouth Rhymer HighwayGood cheap movie theater with current movies
On Mondays, there is a movie played on the beach and ferries run late from downtown Charlotte Amalie
46 locals recommend
Water Island
On Mondays, there is a movie played on the beach and ferries run late from downtown Charlotte Amalie
Food Scene
Gladys' Café
5600 Royal Dane MallGreat local food! Only open until 4 pm so go for lunch!
Great place in Frenchtown for wraps, burgers, fish tacos, etc. (also check out Pie Whole Pizza next door!)
Rum Shandy
Great place in Frenchtown for wraps, burgers, fish tacos, etc. (also check out Pie Whole Pizza next door!)
Good spot near one of the few dog-friendly and surfer beaches in St Thomas
13 locals recommend
Hull Bay Hideaway
Good spot near one of the few dog-friendly and surfer beaches in St Thomas
XO Bistro
Tasty food and cool atmosphere on the east end
Bad Ass Coffee
great coffee and bagel place
Island View Guest House
11-1 C ContantGreat spot for steak! Also pretty view
Everything Else
Hull Bay Beach
Ok beach, but great place to surf!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Duffy's Love Shack
6500 Red Hook RdParty until the wee hours with tourists (and some locals too)
Dog House
Good local watering hole with decent food
Shopping
good for little things you may have forgot - toothpaste, sun screen, etc. also have food and booze and decent prices
25 locals recommend
Kmart
good for little things you may have forgot - toothpaste, sun screen, etc. also have food and booze and decent prices