St. Thomas · St. John · St. Croix

USVI beaches & attractions

The beaches, reefs, ruins, and viewpoints worth planning around. A curated starting point, not a ranking. Confirm schedules, rates, and availability before you go.

Magens Bay beach seen from above
Beach

Magens Bay

North shore, St. Thomas

A mile of calm, sheltered sand often ranked among the world’s best beaches. Small entry fee.

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Trunk Bay’s white sand and turquoise water
National park

Trunk Bay

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Postcard beach with an underwater snorkel trail. Arrive early; park fee applies.

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Stone ruins of the Annaberg sugar plantation
History

Annaberg Sugar Plantation

St. John

Stone windmill and factory ruins with sweeping views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

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Visitors feeding a turtle at Coral World
Families

Coral World Ocean Park

Coki Point, St. Thomas

Marine park with an underwater observatory, turtle and stingray encounters, and sea-trek walks.

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Buck Island and its surrounding reef
Snorkeling

Buck Island Reef National Monument

Off St. Croix

Protected barrier reef with a marked underwater trail, reached by licensed tour boats.

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Fort Christiansvaern in Christiansted
History

Christiansted National Historic Site

Christiansted, St. Croix

Yellow-walled Fort Christiansvaern and Danish colonial buildings along the harbor.

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Across the channel

Compare with the British Virgin Islands

BVI attractions