Attractions
In St. Thomas you can do as much or as little as you want to do. You can find a secluded shady palm tree and kick back a Corona at Secret Harbour or take a spin around the island with a tour guide. For a modest fee, these tours are very interesting and will take you from the bottom to the top of the islands.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE is the Capitol of St. Thomas and a good place to start your journey. Shopping is duty free and items like jewelery, rum, clothing and other souvenirs can be found there. HAVENSIGHT SHOPPING CENTER, BUCCANEER MALL and VENDOR'S PLAZA are located around Charlotte Amalie and shops are located up and down main street.
Charlotte Amalie has many attractions in the downtown area. The Danish Era left old historical buildings for your exploration as you enjoy your shopping and dining. FORT CHRISTIAN is the oldest structure in Charlotte Amalie, built around 1666. It is now a museum and national landmark. The LEGISLATIVE BUILDING housed the Danish West Indies Government and transferred ownership to the United States in 1917. Another landmark near Fort Christian is EMANCIPATION PARK named after the slaves who were freed in Danish West Indies on July 3, 1848. Several hotels are still in the downtown area. THE GRAND HOTEL is now a home for shops and restaurants and HOTEL 1829. The beautiful LUTHERAN CHURCH is known for its yellow gold color and was once the official church of Danish West Indies. The 99 STEPS built by the Danes in the 1700s is a unique structure and was the fastest way to get to the top of the city at that time.
GOVERNMENT HILL was named after the Danish government officials that worked at Ft. Christian and built homes on the hillside overlooking the fort.
The last downtown attraction is the POST OFFICE SQUARE, where 3 famous statues are erected to old virgin islanders.
Dining
St. Thomas is full of outstanding restaurants cooking up anything you want from colorful Caribbean dishes such as curried chicken, oxtail and conch, to American burgers and steaks. We are going to share some of the specialties of the restaurants in St Thomas.
BANANA TREE GILLE is located in Charlotte Amalie at Bluebeard's Castle overlooking the harbour. Try the lump crab cocktail and pan roasted salmon with a "Banana Tree Sunset" drink while watching the ships arrive and depart.
CAFE' AMICI is located on Main St. in Charlotte Amalie. Enjoy your thin crust pizza, fresh salad or other italian dishes on the terrace outside. Cafe' Amici has been serviing traditional italian food for 25 years.
CUZZINS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT AND BAR is one of Charlotte Amalie's true Caribbean restaurants known for its curried chicken, oxtail, conch Creole, fungi and mutton. Cuzzins also serves sandwiches and burgers.
GLADY'S CAFE at Royal Dane Mall in Charlotte Amalie specializes in red bean soup, creole style grouper, mutton stew, saltfish and curried chicken. Also, try her eggs,bacon and grits in the morning.
GREENHOUSE BAR AND RESTAURANT in Charlotte Amalie serves American food for your pleasure. Try their burgers, pizza, chicken, lobster or crab while playing pool or videos.
MESON AMALIA serves up your favorite Spanish plates in their open air restaurant in Charlotte Amalie. Mussels, eels, escargots and octopus simmering in Meson's special sauce await your arrival.
VIRGILIO's has been specializing in Italian cooking for 20 years from pasta to pizza. Varilios is home to 40 homemade sauces.Try Virgilio's osso buco.
OFF THE HOOK is known for one thing- good seafood. Try their lobster, scallops, mussels, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and fish stew with rum punch and watch the boats come into Red Hook.
MOLLY MALONE'S irish restaurant is located in Red Hook and specializes in fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, great stews, and soups. Don't be surprized if it's Frank himself greeting you at the door and be sure to be wearin' the green.
BLUE MOON CAFE located near the shore at Secret Harbour Beach in Red Hook is known for relaxing and casual dining while eating red snapper, ribs and jambalaya. Try the lobster and molasses seared duck for a treat.
HAVANA BLUE at Morningside Beach Resort brings Cuba to St. Thomas. Try Miso Sea Bass and a bottle of rum as you watch the gentle surf and listen to louge music. Specials include Tuna Pacifica, Ole Mole Duck Crepe and Caribbean Lobster.
TICKLES DOCKSIDE PUB, located on the dock at Crown Bay Marina, serves up American food. Dine on chicken fried steak, meat loaf, grilled fish, ribs, burgers and salads for a night out on the town. For something new, try the Flyng Fish Sandwich.
HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER is another great seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in Frenchtown. Grouper, tuna, and snapper are grilled along with other seafood delights as you watch the harbour from your table. Specials include Snapper Creole, Grilled Mahi-Mahi, and Caribbean Stuffed Lobster.
BELLA BLU located in Frenchtown is known for its local art on the walls and its Mediterranean style food. Try gilled lamb, cous cous, and their seafood dishes.
Our last restaurant is ROMANO's at Coki Point. Romano's has excellent Italian crusine and atmosphere. Dine on Mediterranean Pasta, Stone Oven Pizza, Zuppie del Giorno or just enjoy the salads and sandwiches.
HULL BAY has a beautiful white sandy beach surrounded by seagrape trees. The surf is calm and the snorkeling is good. This is a quiet beach that families use for picnics. Restrooms, restaurant, bar, dive shop and taxis are available.
DOROTHEA BAY is scarely populated with a rocky beach and rough surf. It is windy and the shoreline is covered with palm trees. Snorkeling is poor. No restrooms, retaurants or bars. Can be reached by taxi.
MANDAHI BAY is a rocky , underdeveloped beach with mild surf and no restaurant, bar or restrooms. Snorkeling is fair and the beach is used mainly for fishing.
LITTLE MAGENS is sandy and undeveloped with calm surf. The beach is sparsely populated and has poor snorkeling.
The SOUTHERN END has great resorts starting with MORNINGSTAR. This beautiful beach is home to Morningstar Beach Resort and Marriot Frenchmans Reef. The beach is sandy with gentle surf and fair snorkeling. Morningstar has the hotels, restrooms, lounge chairs, umbrellas and plenty of watersports. You can find paddleboats, kayaks, sailboats, and jet skis for your enjoyment.
LINDBERG BAY is an outstanding sandy beach with calm surf surrounded by palm trees and grape trees. It is sparsely populated with 2 hotels nearby. Emerald Beach Resort and Island Beachcomber Hotel have restrooms, lounge chairs and watersports available. You can also enjoy a drink at the beach bar while watching the paddleboats and kayaks. The snorkeling is poor.
BOLONGO BAY is home to Bolongo Bay Resort and great snorkeling. This sandy beach has a restaurant, restrooms , lounge chairs, umbrellas, and bar available. This is a good beach to relax and enjoy watersports.
LIMETREE BEACH is a nice beach with sandy shore and mild surf. Bluebeards Beach Club has a restaurant, bar, restrooms, lounge chairs and umbrellas available. it is very quiet with a natural cove for relaxing.
The last beach on the southsde is BREWERS BAY. It is mainly undeveloped with sandy shore and sparse population. No restrooms or restaurants available. Calm surf and poor snorkeling.
The EASTERN END has really nice beaches also.
COKI POINT is right out of a picture book with light blue crystal clear water turning medium blue with palm trees near the beach.This is a tourist spot that is a favorite of visitors and gets crowded from cruise ships. Coki Point is a small sandy beach with a rocky reef near shore and calm surf with excellent snorkleling. There are food vendors, lifeguards, restrooms, chairs, taxi service and beach waiters that bring you cute tropical drinks. Coki Point is located near Coral World Marine Park which is another big tourist attraction. There is also a dive shop and jet ski booth nearby.
WATER BAY also known as Pineapple Bay and Renaissance Beach is a quiet, undeveloped sandy, rocky beach with calm surf and is sparsely populated. There is a restaurant nearby at Point Pleasant Resort and the snorkeling is poor because of seaweed and seagrass.
LINDQUIST BAY is one beautiful, undeveloped beach that is reached by a dirt road. It is sparsely populated with no restrooms, restaurants or bars. The surf is calm and the snorkeling is fair.
SUGAR BAY has the luxurious Sugar Bay Resort and Spa at the top of the hill overlooking the beautiful sandy beach surrounded by palm trees. This resort has the works including sailboats, kayaks, restaurants, bar, restrooms, chairs and umbrellas. The beach is calm and snorkeling is fair.
SAPPHIRE BEACH is the last beach on the eastern end. It is home to Sapphire Beach Resort with a beach bar, restaurant, chairs, umbrellas, restrooms, watersports booth and giftshop. The surf is calm and the beach is sandy with sea grape trees near the shoreline. The snorkeling is good with shallow reefs and there is plenty to do with windsurfing, kayaks, jet skis and parasailing available. The beach comes alive on weekends with volleyball and live music when available.
The WESTERN END is mainly undeveloped beaches with little access. Fortuna Bay and Stumpy Bay are accessible by road and have rocky shores. Perseverence Bay, Santa Maria Bay and Hendrick Bay are accessible by sea only!
St. Thomas, one of the Virgin Islands, was purchased by the United States in 1917 for $25 million from the Danish. Once pirates like Blackbeard roamed the Caribbean Seas around St. Thomas. Today it serves as a great getaway vacation spot known for its picturesque beauty.
If you go on a cruise to St. Thomas, you won't forget the beautiful sight of hundreds of small sailboats dotting the horizon or the striking blue-green waters of the Caribbean that surround the island.
When planning your trip to St. Thomas, be sure to take an open bus tour to the top of the island for unbelievable pictures of Magens Bay (pictured above), one of the top tourist attractions in St. Thomas.
Resorts
St. Thomas has many fine hotels that are near most of the beaches and attractions. The WYNDHAM SUGAR BAY RESORT AND SPA is a massive resort on a hill with the most spectacular views of St. Thomas overlooking beautiful Sugar Bay surrounded by palms swaying in the tropical breezes.
MARRIOT FRENCHMANS REEF AND MORNING STAR BEACH RESORT is the largest resort on St Thomas with 479 rooms and a great view loverlooking Morning Star Beach. It is only a few minutes from Charlotte Amalie.
BOLONGO BAY BEACH RESORT is located on the southside of the islands facing Bolongo Beach. Sit in a lounge chair under the umbrellas and enjoy a tropical drink .
SECRET HARBOUR BEACH RESORT Is a quiet intimate resort facing a cove with palm lined beaches. It is a great getaway for privacy and relaxing.
SAPPHIRE BEACH RESORT AND MARINA is a ideal place for snorkeling and watersports. Windsurfing, kayaking, jet skis and parasailing make this resort an attractive vacation spot.
THE WiNDWARD PASSAGE HOTEL is on the harbour overlooking Charlotte Amalie. It is close to the downtown area for shopping, entertainment and historical sites.
The rockier beaches are usually less populated, but great for rest and relaxation.
Taking a boat ride is always a fun and relaxing way to spend a day on the crystal clear Caribbean waters.
Weather
The weather is one of the best reasons to go to St. Thomas. The tropical climate stays consistantly around 78 degrees in the winter and 82 degrees in the summer. During a typical day one would find the sun shinning most of the day with the trade winds blowing and slight chance of afternoon showers. Tropical rains usually come in September.
The OFFSHORE BAR is located near the cruise ships in Port of Sale Mall. Check out the live bands while drinking Jager on the rocks. Some of the best live music like Breaking Form, Round Two, Big Sky, Faceplant, Hindu Cowboys and more rock and roll and blues tunes are just moments away from your ship.
COCONUTS BAR AND GRILL is located on Main Street in Charlotte Amalie. Coconut Bar and Grill is the party place to enjoy a Backstreet Bushwacker and a good burger while looking at walls of pictures of visitors.
GREENHOUSE BAR AND GRILL features 2 for 1 drinks with local Reggae bands and DJs at night. Enjoy beer and cute tropical drinks while enjoying burgers and fries or playing pool and video games at Charlotte Amalie's hot spot.
DUFFY'S LOVE SHACK is Red Hook's wild and crazy bar. Special drinks for the less timid are the Love Shack Volcano, Revenge of Godzilla, and Blast Off. Enjoy your tropical drink with jerk chicken, grilled mahi-mahi, and gourmet burgers while soaking in the surroundings at the Love Shack.
The CARIBBEAN SALOON in Red Hook specializes in seafood, pasta,, grilled chicken, and black angus burgers. Meet the owners Terrie and Frank Pantusco while kicking back a cold beer and watching your favorite sports on the surrounding tvs. On the weekend, enjoy dancing until the wee hours with live DJs and bands.
MOLLY MALONES IRISH PUB is also located in Red Hook. Listen to live Irish music at night while snacking on fish and chips, bangers and mash and Philly cheesebugers. Be sure and visit on St Patricks Day and don't be forgettin' to wear your green.
