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My husband and I are coming from stx for a day to visit friends off a cruise ship. Wndering where to go for lunch and cocktails to hang out on the beach for a day w/out a lot of tourists. Any info would be great. thanks, shannah
Look in the forums. That has been answered plenty of times.
St Thomas (STT) or St. Croix (STX)???
sorry, we live in STX, coming STT for the day to visit friends off a cruise
My only personal experience might be Morningstar Beach below the Marriott hotel. The tourists there are the ones staying on-property - it is not a big hang-out for cruise ship passengers. I know there are other places as well, but have no personal experience with them. Morningstar Beach is a quick taxi ride away from the ship dock (just go to the Marriott property and follow the signs to the beach) and has several places where you can either enjoy a cocktail on the beach or in a bar/restaurant with a beach view.
Secret Harbour has a restaurant/bar and a wonderful view-usually no "boat people" that I've experienced! You can see a little of the island on the way there too!!
Another idea that we do with day visitors is a beach bar hop and island tour. You would have to rent a car and pick them up- then drive around the island and stop at two or three beaches of the following: (clockwise): Lindbergh, Brewers, Hull Bay, Magens, Iggie's at Point Pleasant (for drinks or lunch, not really on the beach), Coki, Secret Harbour, Bolongo, Limetree/Bluebeard's Beach, Morningstar. (You can also go counterclockwise, if you wish. You have to pay to get into Magens. John Brewers doesn't have chairs/restaurant, but it does have mobile food/beverage vendors and some picnic tables. It is a fun way to see the island.
