Island time for a week
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Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 775 3333
- visit website
Location:
- 6900 Great Bay
- Nazareth,ST00802
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Map
Description:
This premier resort exudes luxury. Italianate in style, the hotel ambles down to the white sand beach at Great Bay. Rooms are in six low-rise buildings spread out over 15 acres. All are spacious with balconies, marble bathrooms, ocean or garden views and luxury touches, such as bathrobes, down pillows, lighted make-up mirrors and more. When the spirit moves guests to stir from their rooms, they spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the pool, enjoying a vast selection of water sports or taking tea at The Living Room.
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Sapphire Beach
Contact:
- +1 340 775 6100
- visit website
Location:
- Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
- At Sapphire Beach Resort
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Description:
This busy beach sits at Sapphire Beach Resort, and is popular with locals as well as tourists. Its sheer size means there is room for all, but don't come here if you want a deserted beach. Visitors of all stripes spend their time sunbathing, snorkeling the lovely reefs located just offshore or playing a quick beach volleyball game at the net that is always set up. This beach has lots of amenities. A watersports shop rents equipment and visitors are always welcome in the resort's restaurants. There is no admission charge to the beach.
Author note:
Great view of St. John.
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Drake's Seat
Contact:
- +1 340 774 8784
- visit website
Location:
- Route 40
Description:
Legend has it that 16th-century explorer Sir Francis Drake kept watch on his fleet from this vantage point, marked by a seat across the road from the parking area. One of the island's best view points, Drake's Seat affords a panoramic picture of Magens Bay and the United States and British Virgin Islands strung out to the east. A popular stop on round-the-island taxi tours, this place can get crowded. If you visit in the late afternoon, the light is especially entrancing. There is no admission charge.
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See Megans bay from above.
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Charlotte Amalie
Contact:
- +1 340 777 8827
- visit website
Location:
- Between Charlotte Amalie Harbor and the hills
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Map
Description:
The island's main town and the territory's capital, Charlotte Amalie was founded in 1666. Originally called Taphaus, or Tap House, it is now named after a Danish queen. The narrow streets often bustle with shoppers seeking duty-free bargains, visitors viewing the historic sites, and government workers and professionals heading for their offices. Walking is the only easy way to navigate through the car and foot congestion. Parking is a nightmare, but you can usually find a space at the large public lot adjacent to Fort Christian. Take a taxi from the Havensight cruise ship pier. Most merchants accept credit cards.
Author note:
Waterfront shopping.
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99 Steps
Contact:
- +1 809 774 8784 (Tourist Information)
- visit website
Location:
- Off Kongens Gade
- (Government Hill)
Description:
Between Hotel 1829 and Government House sits the foot of the famed, steep 99 Steps, a staircase built in the 1700s by the Danes to connect parts of the town. Ironically, there are actually 103 steps, all made of ballast bricks from Danish ships. They lead high to a hill above Charlotte Amalie and the stone remains of an old tower, now part of the Inn at Blackbeard's Castle complex. It is a huff and puff to the top, but well worth it for the views. There is no admission charge.
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Fat Turtle
Contact:
- 1 340 775 8328
- visit website
Location:
- Yacht Haven Grande
- Yacht Haven Grande
Description:
Enjoy some finger-lickin' home cooking barbecue with family style portions and fabulous frozen drinks in this casual island hot-spot. Other offerings include live music, contests, and plasma televisions which set the scene for a "party that never ends."
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The DJ plays house‚ hip hop and soca starting at 10:00 pm. It gets crowded around 11:00pm.
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Banana Tree Grille
Contact:
- +1 340 776 4050
- visit website
Location:
- Bluebeard's Hill
- Bluebeard's Castle Hotel
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Description:
From this cliffside perch at Bluebeard's Castle Hotel, watch cruise ships dock and the city lights twinkle while you dine. Elegant but casual, this open-air restaurant serves hotel guests as well as others who come just for the food. Although it is located in the large hotel, the restaurant has an intimate feeling. Unusual entrees such as bacon-wrapped horseradish shrimp, lobster tempura, garlic lime mahi-mahi, and sesame-seared tuna are among the house specialties. Save room for desserts such as Godiva chocolate brownies, key lime pie and caramelized banana raviolis.
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Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 775 3333
- visit website
Location:
- 6900 Great Bay
- Nazareth,ST00802
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Map
Description:
This premier resort exudes luxury. Italianate in style, the hotel ambles down to the white sand beach at Great Bay. Rooms are in six low-rise buildings spread out over 15 acres. All are spacious with balconies, marble bathrooms, ocean or garden views and luxury touches, such as bathrobes, down pillows, lighted make-up mirrors and more. When the spirit moves guests to stir from their rooms, they spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the pool, enjoying a vast selection of water sports or taking tea at The Living Room.
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Blue Moon Cafe
Contact:
- +1 340 779 2262
- visit website
Location:
- 6280 Estate Nazareth
- Secret Harbor Beach Resort
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Map
Description:
This alfresco beachside eatery is a favorite for casual lunches with sand on your feet and more elegant dinners served under soft lighting and ceiling fans. Palm trees surround the restaurant and boats bob in the harbor. By day, the cuisine includes imaginative salads, sandwiches and items such as a quesadilla with chicken, mango, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, and scallions. In the evening, the menu runs to dishes like red snapper with pecans, bananas in a coconut rum sauce and parmesan-crusted chicken with penne pasta, artichokes, tomatoes and garlic.
Author note:
Calm and casual resturant.
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Coral World
Contact:
- +1 340 775 1555 / +1 888 695 2073
- visit website
Location:
- 6450 Estate Smith Bay, Route 388
- Smith Bay,St. Thomas00802
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Description:
A visit to this 4.5-acre marine park and observatory can be an all-day event. While the underwater observatory gives visitors a 'stay-dry' chance to view the marine life, many of the exhibits invite participation. Children especially enjoy the touch pool, where they can handle marine creatures such as sea stars and conchs. This attraction also offers active tours that take participants out on boats, under water and up into the air on a parasail.
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Right next to coki beach.
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Coki Beach
Contact:
- +1 340 774 8784
- visit website
Location:
- Route 388 next to Coral World
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Map
Description:
A smallish beach on the north coast, Coki Beach is often crowded with snorkelers and sunbathers taking a tour with their fellow cruise ship passengers. When the crowds leave, the locals come out to snorkel and Scuba the pretty reef. This beach has lots of amenities. You will find changing rooms, bathrooms, water sports equipment rentals, and a snack bar. While the beach is pretty and the locals friendly, this is one place where it pays to leave your valuables at home. Thefts have taken place. There is no admission charge.
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Mango Tango Art Gallery
Contact:
- 1 340 777 3060
Location:
- Route 38 at Al Cohen's Plaza between Tutu and Raphune Hill.
Description:
The 2,700 square foot gallery features original paintings, sculpture, ceramics, woodturning, quilts, and limited and open edition prints. To package the art on view, quality picture framing is also offered.
Author note:
Check out their new location in Yacht Haven Grande!
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Havana Blue
Contact:
- +1 340 715 2583
- visit website
Location:
- 5 Estate Bakkeroe
- Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott
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Description:
Havana Blue, part of the vast Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort complex, always gets accolades from hotel guests and residents for its lovely beachfront ambience and delicious Latin-fusion cuisine. Gentle trade winds set the stage for a sophisticated menu that starts with dishes such as peanut soba bowls and Caesar de Vieras with crispy garlic wontons. Main courses include mango-glazed salmon with grilled asparagus and Polynesian duck with braised baby bokchoy. Leave room for the sumptuous blueberry & white chocolate cake.
Author note:
Try the pa**ionfruit mojito.
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Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 775 3333
- visit website
Location:
- 6900 Great Bay
- Nazareth,ST00802
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Map
Description:
This premier resort exudes luxury. Italianate in style, the hotel ambles down to the white sand beach at Great Bay. Rooms are in six low-rise buildings spread out over 15 acres. All are spacious with balconies, marble bathrooms, ocean or garden views and luxury touches, such as bathrobes, down pillows, lighted make-up mirrors and more. When the spirit moves guests to stir from their rooms, they spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the pool, enjoying a vast selection of water sports or taking tea at The Living Room.
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Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 775 3333
- visit website
Location:
- 6900 Great Bay
- Nazareth,ST00802
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Map
Description:
This premier resort exudes luxury. Italianate in style, the hotel ambles down to the white sand beach at Great Bay. Rooms are in six low-rise buildings spread out over 15 acres. All are spacious with balconies, marble bathrooms, ocean or garden views and luxury touches, such as bathrobes, down pillows, lighted make-up mirrors and more. When the spirit moves guests to stir from their rooms, they spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the pool, enjoying a vast selection of water sports or taking tea at The Living Room.
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Wikked
Contact:
- 1 340 775 8225
Location:
- Yacht Haven Grande
- Yacht Haven Grande
Description:
Enter a lush, tropical world as you step through the palms and into the ultimate Caribbean beach shack. They serve fresh-squeezed juices at breakfast and refreshing mojitos for lunch or dinner.
Author note:
Watch the megayachts enter and exit the marina.
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Atlantis Submarine
Contact:
- +1 340 776 5650 / +1 800 253 0493
- visit website
Location:
- 9006 Havensight Shopping Center, Suite L, Route 30
- (Havensight Road, Havensight Mall, Building 6)
Description:
Explore the briny deep without getting wet on Atlantis Submarine's 49-passenger vessel. The two-hour trip includes a tour of St. Thomas Harbor as you head for the pristine waters around Buck Island, as well as 50 minutes spent 90 feet down. Passengers view a kaleidoscope of coral reefs, fish and wrecks. The ferry to the submarine departs from the Havensight Cruise Ship Dock.
Author note:
Great for scuba divers and non-divers alike.
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Dive In
Contact:
- +1 340 775 5255
- visit website
Location:
- Off Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
- Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina
Description:
Dive In takes you to a choice of more than 40 sites around the eastern end of St. Thomas and off nearby St. John. The offshore cays of Lovango, Congo, Grass, and Mingo, where coral reefs team with fish, are just a short hop away from this beachfront shop. The shop also offers a full selection of certification classes that range from basic to advanced.
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Virgin Islands Ecotours
Contact:
- +1 340 779 2155
- visit website
Location:
- Mariendahl Road
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Map
Description:
Explore the protected area on St. Thomas' south shore known simply as the Lagoon. With a guide at the lead, paddle two-person kayaks down mangrove-fringed waterways to a rubble beach at the Lagoon's mouth. Stop there for a half-hour snorkeling expedition to see fish dart about coral. The entire trip lasts 2 and a half hours and includes kayak rental, waterproof bags, life vests, mask and snorkel use. Children under seven are not charged.
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Kayaking‚ hiking and snorkeling.
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Craig and Sally's
Contact:
- +1 340 777 9949
Location:
- Route 3016
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Map
Description:
This cozy eatery in a small, restaurant rich neighborhood has gained accolades for its unusual dishes and a wine list that runs to 400 bottles, with 20 available by the glass. The menu changes daily depending on what is available locally, but look for dishes such as a polenta encrusted yellowtail snapper with an artichoke and olive sauce. The décor centers around cases of vino stacked in wood crates accented by locally painted murals. A small bar and cozy tables tucked away in intimate corners create a fun, friendly atmosphere.
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Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 775 3333
- visit website
Location:
- 6900 Great Bay
- Nazareth,ST00802
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Map
Description:
This premier resort exudes luxury. Italianate in style, the hotel ambles down to the white sand beach at Great Bay. Rooms are in six low-rise buildings spread out over 15 acres. All are spacious with balconies, marble bathrooms, ocean or garden views and luxury touches, such as bathrobes, down pillows, lighted make-up mirrors and more. When the spirit moves guests to stir from their rooms, they spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the pool, enjoying a vast selection of water sports or taking tea at The Living Room.
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Blue Moon Cafe
Contact:
- +1 340 779 2262
- visit website
Location:
- 6280 Estate Nazareth
- Secret Harbor Beach Resort
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Map
Description:
This alfresco beachside eatery is a favorite for casual lunches with sand on your feet and more elegant dinners served under soft lighting and ceiling fans. Palm trees surround the restaurant and boats bob in the harbor. By day, the cuisine includes imaginative salads, sandwiches and items such as a quesadilla with chicken, mango, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, and scallions. In the evening, the menu runs to dishes like red snapper with pecans, bananas in a coconut rum sauce and parmesan-crusted chicken with penne pasta, artichokes, tomatoes and garlic.
Author note:
Calm and casual resturant.
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Nauti Nymph
Contact:
- +1 340 775 5066 / +1 800 734 7345
- visit website
Location:
- Route 32 (Red Hook Road)
- American Yacht Harbor B and C docks
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Map
Description:
Drop anchor when it suits you at an inviting cove or at an island spot by renting a 25-foot, 29-foot or 31-foot powerboat. Nauti Nymph requires that you have more than 80 hours behind the wheel, but will send you out with a licensed captain if you fall short.
Author note:
A*k for Captain Kevin!
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Mountain Top
Contact:
- +1 340 774 2400
- visit website
Location:
- Route 33
- (St. Peter Mountain)
Description:
Even if you're not in the market for a tee shirt, a St. Thomas souvenir or a banana daiquiri, a stop at this touristy attraction is worth it just for the view. At 1,500 feet above sea level, visitors can see up and down the island chain. The area, once known as Signal Hill, served as a strategic communications point for the United States government during the 1940s. Tour buses galore visit this spot, so time your visit when only a few cruise ships are in the harbor. There is no admission charge.
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Cuzzin's Caribbean Restaurant and Bar
Contact:
- +1 340 777 4711
Location:
- 7 Back St (Wimmelskafts Gade)
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Description:
You will find this charming neighborhood restaurant brimming with customers. Old red brick walls, a holdover from days when the building served as a stable, serve as the backdrop for works by local artists. Curries and local seafood dishes are the specialty. Try the conch, lobster and fish, and dishes like Cuzzin Nemo, a seafood assortment with a spicy sauce served over pasta. Sample a local beverage like sea moss (a milky drink made from seaweed,) maubi (made from bark and spices) and ginger beer (tastes like it sounds.)
Author note:
Sample some local cuisine.
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Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 775 3333
- visit website
Location:
- 6900 Great Bay
- Nazareth,ST00802
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Map
Description:
This premier resort exudes luxury. Italianate in style, the hotel ambles down to the white sand beach at Great Bay. Rooms are in six low-rise buildings spread out over 15 acres. All are spacious with balconies, marble bathrooms, ocean or garden views and luxury touches, such as bathrobes, down pillows, lighted make-up mirrors and more. When the spirit moves guests to stir from their rooms, they spend their days playing tennis, relaxing at the pool, enjoying a vast selection of water sports or taking tea at The Living Room.
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Dive In
Contact:
- +1 340 775 5255
- visit website
Location:
- Off Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
- Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina
Description:
Dive In takes you to a choice of more than 40 sites around the eastern end of St. Thomas and off nearby St. John. The offshore cays of Lovango, Congo, Grass, and Mingo, where coral reefs team with fish, are just a short hop away from this beachfront shop. The shop also offers a full selection of certification classes that range from basic to advanced.
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Delly Deck
Contact:
- +1 340 776 9943
- visit website
Location:
- Havensight Mall
- Building III
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Map
Description:
This Havensight Mall eatery, located adjacent to the cruise ship dock, sees a good crowd of locals stopping by for breakfast and lunch along with their daily newspaper. The décor is on the pedestrian side, but the food is good and plentiful. Try the English muffin sandwich for breakfast. It comes with a fried egg, cheese and if you like it, ham or bacon. The menu runs to waffles, pancakes (served until 11am), burgers, reubens, and fried chicken. No credit cards accepted.
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Atlantis Submarine
Contact:
- +1 340 776 5650 / +1 800 253 0493
- visit website
Location:
- 9006 Havensight Shopping Center, Suite L, Route 30
- (Havensight Road, Havensight Mall, Building 6)
Description:
Explore the briny deep without getting wet on Atlantis Submarine's 49-passenger vessel. The two-hour trip includes a tour of St. Thomas Harbor as you head for the pristine waters around Buck Island, as well as 50 minutes spent 90 feet down. Passengers view a kaleidoscope of coral reefs, fish and wrecks. The ferry to the submarine departs from the Havensight Cruise Ship Dock.
Author note:
Great for scuba divers and non-divers alike.
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Craig and Sally's
Contact:
- +1 340 777 9949
Location:
- Route 3016
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Map
Description:
This cozy eatery in a small, restaurant rich neighborhood has gained accolades for its unusual dishes and a wine list that runs to 400 bottles, with 20 available by the glass. The menu changes daily depending on what is available locally, but look for dishes such as a polenta encrusted yellowtail snapper with an artichoke and olive sauce. The décor centers around cases of vino stacked in wood crates accented by locally painted murals. A small bar and cozy tables tucked away in intimate corners create a fun, friendly atmosphere.
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Charlotte Amalie
Contact:
- +1 340 777 8827
- visit website
Location:
- Between Charlotte Amalie Harbor and the hills
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Map
Description:
The island's main town and the territory's capital, Charlotte Amalie was founded in 1666. Originally called Taphaus, or Tap House, it is now named after a Danish queen. The narrow streets often bustle with shoppers seeking duty-free bargains, visitors viewing the historic sites, and government workers and professionals heading for their offices. Walking is the only easy way to navigate through the car and foot congestion. Parking is a nightmare, but you can usually find a space at the large public lot adjacent to Fort Christian. Take a taxi from the Havensight cruise ship pier. Most merchants accept credit cards.
Author note:
Waterfront shopping.
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Beni Iguana's Sushi
Contact:
- +1 340 777 8744
- visit website
Location:
- Fortet Strade nd Havensight Mall
- Grand Galleria across from Fort Christian and Emancipation Garden. The second location is located in Havensight Mall.
Description:
This small sushi restaurant serves up rolls of delicious assorted seafood, vegetables and vinegary rice wrapped in nori, a type of seaweed. The menu includes the tasty Rainbow Roll, a tuna, salmon and yellow tail fish creation as well as the Kahuna Roll. This popular number comes with eel, shrimp, avocado, and scallions. While the menu is mostly limited to sushi, you will find a handful of appetizers like New Zealand mussels. Try the sake or Japanese beer. They have opened a second much larger location in the Havensight Mall complex.
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Skyride to Paradise Point
Contact:
- 340-774-9809
- visit website
Location:
- Route 30 (Havensight Road)
- Near Havensight Mall
Description:
The Skyride is a cable car which makes a seven-minute, 700-foot trip up the side of Flag Hill, giving riders a bird's eye view of Havensight Mall and the adjacent cruise ship docks on the way up. At the top, an observation deck provides a great place to take in the panoramic view of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, and the sea beyond. There's also a restaurant, bar, tropical bird show (twice a day), nature trail, and gift shop. The price is $21 for adults, $10.50 for kids 6-12, and kids 5 and under get in free. Only open on days when cruise ships are in port.
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Blue Island Divers
Contact:
- +1 340 774 2001
- visit website
Location:
- Route 304
- 505 Crown Bay Marina
Description:
Explore numerous dive sites off St. Thomas' western end. This includes the popular wreck of the Wit Shoal II, a 350-foot freighter sunk in 85 feet of water near Saba Island, as well as a dozen other wrecks. Other boat trips take divers to a variety of nearby reefs. This dive shop also rents equipment and provides a full range of certification classes that range from basic to advanced.
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Heavenly Days
Contact:
- +1 340 775 1800 / +1 800 524 4746
- visit website
Location:
- 7150 Bolongo, Route 30 (Bovoni Road)
- Bolongo Bay Beach Club and Villas, Bolongo Bay
Description:
Set sail aboard Heavenly Days, a 53-foot catamaran, for Honeymoon Beach in St. John. This type of sailboat is stable, which means the ride is more comfortable than a conventional sailboat. The trip includes several hours of sun, swimming and snorkeling at one of the island's prettiest beaches, located at the posh Caneel Bay Resort in Virgin Islands National Park. The rate includes snorkeling gear, a buffet lunch and an open bar.
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Tillett Gardens
Contact:
- +1 340 775 1929
- visit website
Location:
- 4126 Anna's Retreat, Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
- Across from Tutu Fire Station
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Map
Description:
This small compound, tucked away right in the heart of the busy Tutu shopping area, is home to a handful of artists, the highly-acclaimed local theater group, Pistarkle Theater, a restaurant, and an ongoing series of concerts and art fairs, including the popular Arts Alive festival. Established in 1959 by the late Jim Tillett, the area developed into an art center when Tillett began making and merchandising his silk-screened island maps and prints. Similar items are still available at Tillett Art Gallery.
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Gallery St. Thomas
Contact:
- +1 340 777 6363 / +1 877 797 6363 (Toll Free)
- visit website
Location:
- 1 Main Street
- Second Level above The Crystal Shoppe
Description:
Previously known as the Blue Turtle, the Gallery St. Thomas is a local art gallery owned by Claire Ochoa. It showcases mainly Caribbean-flavored art. A number of Haitian artists like Teri Jones, Lucinda Schutt, Tracy Monsanto and Lynn Pacassi-Beri contribute to the beautiful contemporary and abstract works on display. Water colors, oils, paper and ceramics form a major part of the collections. Photographs by various artists are also on exhibit.
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Vendor's Plaza
Contact:
- +1 340 774 8784
Location:
- Downtown Charlotte Amalie
- Vendors Plaza is located across from the Emancipation Park and Fort Christian.
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Description:
Vendors set up small booths, tables and tents from which they sell an assortment of souvenirs.
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Captain Nautica
Contact:
- +1 340 715 3379
- visit website
Location:
- Route 32, American Yacht Harbor
- (Mail) 6501 Red Hook Plaza Suite 53
Description:
See the island aboard one of Captain Nautica's 31-foot powerboats. With a captain at the helm, the trip is great for people who prefer a small group but do not want to take the wheel. Trips head up to the British Virgin Islands with stops at the famous baths in Virgin Gorda and the Indians, a rocky outcropping with excellent snorkeling. The boat also stops at Village Cay Marina in Tortola for lunch.
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Blackbeard's Castle
Contact:
- 340 776 1234
- visit website
Location:
- Located on Mafolie Road
Description:
Across from Crown House you will find Skytsborg Tower (Sky Tower), now known as Blackbeard's Castle. This Danish watchtower was built in 1679. Legend has it that at one time the infamous pirate Blackbeard, Edward Teach, used this tower as a stronghold. The property and grounds, which encompass a hotel and gift shop, are open to the public ($12 admission fee) as part of the Historic Walking Tour of St. Thomas.
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Coki Beach Dive Club
Contact:
- +1 340 775 4220
- visit website
Location:
- Route 388
- Coki Beach
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Map
Description:
Dives are take off right from the sandy Coki Beach when you take a trip with this outfitter. This makes it easy for novices to experience the deep blue with the help of an instructor. Certified divers can rent gear for a self-guided trip to the two reefs located near the beach. This facility also offers a full range of certification classes. It also rents out snorkel gear.
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Bluebeard's Castle
Contact:
- 888 373 7678
- visit website
Location:
- On the top of Bluebeard's Hill east of Charlotte Amalie.
Description:
Local lore has it that this stone tower on a hill east of Charlotte Amalie was built by Bluebeard the pirate for his wife, whom he later killed for being unfaithful. In truth it was a Danish fortified tower, Frederiks Port, built in 1689 as additional protection for the harbor. It is now a lovely hotel and restaurant with a lovely view.
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Magens Bay Beach
Contact:
- +1 340 777 6300
- visit website
Location:
- Route 35
- (Magens Bay Road)
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Map
Description:
This north shore bay is a wide, roomy expanse of white sand sheltered by palm trees. The island's most popular beach, it can get very noisy on weekends when locals often host parties with loud music. Come during the week when you can better appreciate its beauty. Magens Bay has lifeguards, water sports equipment rentals, changing facilities, showers, a picnic area, snack bars and a short nature trail.
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New Horizons Daysails
Contact:
- +1 340 775 1171
- visit website
Location:
- Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
- Sapphire Beach Resort Marina
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Map
Description:
The trips aboard this 64-foot sailboat are as luxurious as they get. Cruise to two outlying islands for a day of sun, swimming and snorkeling in gin-clear water off pristine beaches. All gear is provided. The day starts with muffins and Bloody Mary's or juice. The crew serves a multi-course lunch under the shade of New Horizon's canopy. Guests enjoy an open bar for the entire day.
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Black Pearl Charters
Contact:
- +1 340 777 1493
- visit website
Location:
- American Yacht Harbor slip B-20
Description:
Take the Black Pearl, a 38-foot Bertram fishing yacht, out for a full or partial day of fishing in the stunning Caribbean Ocean. Trips run near the shore, where you might catch kingfish, shark or reef fish, or off shore for big ones like marlin, wahoo or tuna. The trips, led by Captain Mike, include beer, soda, water, and all equipment including fighting chair and an air-conditioned salon. Lessons are offered to all those that ask by a crew with over 30 years of experience. There is a 6-person maximum.
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Mahogany Run Golf Course
Contact:
- +1 340 777 6250 / +1 800 253 7103
- visit website
Location:
- Mahogany Run Rd
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Map
Description:
The challenges are many and the views spectacular at this 18-hole golf course. With a par 70, the George and Tom Fazio-designed course runs 6,022 yards and includes the infamous Devil's Triangle. Its 14th hole sits cliffside and has challenged such pros as Tiger Woods and Tom Watson. Former President Bill Clinton also played this course. The course underwent a million dollar fairway renovation to improve play. Rates depend on season and include mandatory golf cart rental, a big help on the hilly terrain.
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Air Center Helicopters
Contact:
- 340 775-7335
- visit website
Location:
- Crown Bay Cruise Ship Dock
Description:
Get a bird's eye view of reefs, rocks, the islands and the sea with a helicopter tour from this St. Thomas company. The 25-minute Odyssey trip takes you from a grassy spot near the Crown Bay Cruise Ship Dock over Charlotte Amalie, along the north coast of St. John, over Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, and back to St. Thomas via Magens Bay.
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Old Stone Farm House (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 777 6277
- visit website
Location:
- Route 42 (Mahogany Run Road)
- (Near the Mahogany Run Golf Course)
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Description:
The Old Stone Farm House serves delicious food in what was once the factory of a centuries-old sugar plantation. With exposed stone walls, candlelight and lovely table linens, the restaurant sets the stage for a gracious evening. The menu runs toward the contemporary side with dishes like pan seared salmon with arugula, pistachios, mint and a yellow split pea puree. It is served with basil pomme frites, or French fries to those who prefer English. Do not skip the chocolate covered Grand Marnier cheesecake.
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Agave Terrace (Point Pleasant Resort)
Contact:
- +1 340 775 4142
Location:
- 6600 Estate Smith Rd
- Point Pleasant Resort
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Description:
This lovely cliffside restaurant epitomizes tropical dining. The friendly but elegant atmosphere is outdone only by the excellent cuisine. Agave Terrace is known for its seafood specialties. Try the local lobster or the catch of the day prepared with your choice of sauce and style. The restaurant has a menu just for children, who are welcome here. It has won six gold medals, including the Best Overall award, from Chaine des Rotisseurs and an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. A steel drum band usually plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Greenhouse (The)
Contact:
- +1 340 774 7998
- visit website
Location:
- Veteran's Dr
- Located on the Waterfront
Description:
The Greenhouse is always happening, especially when the U.S. Navy pulls into port. Located across the busy main road from the waterfront, this restaurant sits in the heart of the Charlotte Amalie shopping district. Open to the sea breezes, the tables at the front offer harbor views. A full menu of Caribbean and American specialties make this restaurant especially popular with cruise ship passengers. Burgers, steaks, lobsters, salads, plus local choices like conch fritters, mango-banana chicken, and Jamaican jerk ribs round out the menu. Daily happy hours attract big crowds.
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Fungi's on the Beach
Contact:
- 1340 775 4142
- visit website
Location:
- Route 38
- Located in Point Pleasant Resort
Description:
This funky bar and restaurant on Pineapple Beach serves local brews and local dishes like roast pig, roti, yellowtail Creole or stewed chicken.
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Paradise Point
Contact:
- 1340 777 4540
Location:
- Above Al Cohen's Plaza
- Across from Havensight Mall
Description:
Perched 700 feet high above Charlotte Amalie Harbor, this is one view you won't forget. Their varied menu offers snacks, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and desserts.
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Molly Malone's - An Irish Yacht Pub
Contact:
- +1 340 775 1270
- visit website
Location:
- American Yacht Harbor
Description:
Molly Malone's might not be in Ireland, but this dockside pub dishes up a pretty good selection of Irish fare. Shepard's pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and mixed grill headline the menu, but for people who like something a little more American, there is New York strip steak, chicken fried steak and sandwiches. This Red Hook hot spot sees a good crowd of locals and visitors mixing and mingling till the wee hours. Stop by for the St. Patrick's Day bash.
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Café Amici
Contact:
- +1 340 776 0444
- visit website
Location:
- 37 Main St
- A.H. Riise Alley
Description:
Sitting in the middle of a busy shopping arcade with stores on either side, Café Amici is a great place to stop for a quick lunch while you are browsing for that perfect gift to take home. It can be a bit on the noisy side when cruise ships passengers pack Charlotte Amalie, but the food is always good and the service friendly. Pizza, pasta, fresh fish, and salads including a tasty conch salad and a Greek salad highlight the menu.
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Jack's Wings
Contact:
- 340-776-9464
- visit website
Location:
- Point Pleasant Resort
- Located off Smith Bay Road at Tillet Gardens. Take a right at the Texaco station.
Description:
Share a basket of the best wings on the island in an open-air setting. You can choose from nine different wing sauces, appetizers, sandwiches and entrees. Live music plays in the courtyard on Thursdays and Fridays. They also have televisions to watch sporting events. A pool table is located in the back. Jack's recently moved from Tillett Gardens in Tutu to the site of the former Funghi's restaurant in Point Pleasant resort.
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Lotus
Contact:
- 1340 774 SAKE
- visit website
Location:
- American Yacht Harbor
- First Floor
Description:
East meets West meets the Caribbean at this nouveau sushi restaurant and lounge. Self-consciously avant-garde, and outfitted in tones of midnight black with angular, minimalist furniture and intensely focused, theatrical lighting, this represents high-urban chic -- unusual for St. Thomas. Operated by the same restaurant management group that brought the well-respected Havana Blue to the market, it's fun, animated, hip, and stylish. Food is artful and thought-provoking; The menu takes an innovative approach to Chinese, Thai, Japanese dishes and Malaysian dishes. Menu items include sushi, Malaysian-style blackened fish of the day, bacon-wrapped filet mignon with miso butter and blistered sesame asparagus, various forms of tempura, and wok-fried dishes, some of them vegetarian. Make sure to try one of their signature sake-tinis.
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Pizza Amore
Contact:
- +1 340 774 2822
- visit website
Location:
- Al Cohen's Mall
- Across from Havensight Mall
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Description:
For an espresso, a cappuccino or a quick lunch, stop by Pizza Amore. Conveniently located in a busy shopping area across from Havensight Mall, this spot has a few tables for eating in. Otherwise, grab your lunch and go. The chef serves up pizza by the pie or slice, salads and sandwiches. The submarines come in sundry styles with the ham, salami and cheese Italian hero laden with hot peppers. "Winner of "best pie on the island" in 2010. No credit cards accepted.
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Romano's Restaurant
Contact:
- +1 340 775 0045
- visit website
Location:
- Route 388
- A white house just before Coki Beach
Description:
Tucked away in a so-so neighborhood on the road to Coki Beach and Coral World sits one of the island's best-kept secrets. Owner Tony Romano conjures up exquisite Northern Italian cuisine that has local residents and visitors returning for more to his white tablecloth eatery. Try the grilled Salmon Veronique served with a sauce made of white wine, fresh herbs and shallots. Save room for dessert. The Raspberry Napoleon is delightful.
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Off the Hook
Contact:
- +1 340 775 6350
Location:
- Route 32 (Red Hook Road)
- (Next to ferry dock)
Description:
Fresh seafood with a Caribbean flair is the signature feature of Off the Hook, an open-air, dockside eatery with views of all the Red Hook harbor action, including the comings and goings of St. John ferries. Seafood dishes include a tasty mixed Seafood Skewer served with Rice and Plantains and, of course, Caribbean Lobster drizzled with Drawn Butter. Also on hand at this casual eatery are creative, contemporary dishes of Pastas and Grilled Meats.
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Pesce - East End Café
Contact:
- 340-715-1442
- visit website
Location:
- American Yacht Harbor
- Next to The Cellar in the building beside American Yacht Harbor
Description:
East End Café serves Italian cuisines with seafood specialties as well as daily specials. All ingredients are locally-sourced and organic. Dishes include everything from garlic bread to penne alla vodka to fresh mahi to chicken, veal or steak. A children's menu is available for under-12s. To accompany your dinner or lunch you can choose from an extensive wine list or sample one of the specialty martinis. The rustic dining room is comfortable and air-conditioned. On weekends brunch is served as well. This restaurant is a Red Hook favorite, and is located directly adjacent to the American Yacht Harbor.
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The Cellar
Contact:
- 1340 715 1442
Location:
- American Yacht Harbor
- Next to East End Café in the building next to American Yacht Harbor
Description:
This new tapas and wine bar adjoins the East End Café in Red Hook. The pressed tin ceiling, wall of illuminated wine bottles, onyx bar and plush leather chairs create an elegant but understated ambiance. The menu has an extensive list of tapas ranging from various cheese plates, hummus, pates, seafood and meats. The gourmet tapas are perfect to share but are large enough to be a full meal, making this a reasonably priced high-end dining experience.
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Chateau Bordeaux
Contact:
- +1 340 776 6611
- visit website
Location:
- Route 10
- P.O. Box 8323
- Bordeaux,VI00830
Description:
White lace tablecloths, candlelight, exquisite Coral Bay and sea views, as well as excellent cuisine, hallmark Chateau Bordeaux. The menu changes seasonally, but always features beef, lamb, port, fish and chicken dishes prepared and presented in delicious ways. Try the salmon crusted with coriander and served with polenta and an arugula, green bean and tomato salad splashed with mango vinaigrette. When it comes to dessert, the fruit-filled chocolate cups get five stars.
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Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina
Contact:
- +1 340 773 9150
- visit website
Location:
- 6720 Estate Smith Bay
- Smith Bay,ST00802
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Description:
The setting is lovely at this beachfront resort. The ocean and islands to the east serve as a backdrop for a lovely stretch of white sand. Suites, with rattan furniture, colorful accents, kitchens, and nice views, range in size from one room to two-bedroom villas. A Kids Club makes this a good bet for families. There are two restaurants and a full array of water sports, with snorkel gear, Sunfish and kayak use complimentary. The resort sits adjacent to its own marina, which provides more options for water sports activities.
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Secret Harbour Beach Resort
Contact:
- +1 340 775 6550
- visit website
Location:
- 6280 Estate Nazareth
- St Thomas,St. Thomas00802
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Description:
This all-suites combo resort is on the stunning white-sand beach at Nazareth Bay, just outside Red Hook Marina. All four contemporary buildings have southwestern exposure (great for sunsets), and each unit has a private deck or patio. You'll be just steps from the sand, and great snorkeling is right offshore. There are three types of accommodations: studio apartments, one-bedroom suites, and two-bedroom suites. Each studio apartment has a bedroom/sitting room area, patio, and dressing room area; each one-bedroom suite has a living/dining area, a separate bedroom, and a sun deck; and each luxurious two-bedroom suite has two bedrooms, two bathrooms with tub/shower combinations, a private living room, and a patio. Each unit has a kitchen. Not only are all the spaces and the location great for families, but children 12 and under stay free in their parent's room. Honeymooners are likely to show up in the winter months. Secret Harbour is also home to one of the most celebrated restaurants on the island, the Blue Moon Cafe.
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Point Pleasant Resort
Contact:
- +1 340 775 7200 / +1 800 524 2300
- visit website
Location:
- Route 38 (Smith Bay Road)
- 6600 Estate Smith Bay No. 4
Description:
This attractive resort ambles down the hillside to a modest swimming beach. Guests usually prefer to swim and sunbathe in any one of the resort's three pools. The balconied rooms range in size from one room to spacious villas. All have kitchens. They are tropical, with light wood furniture, colorful accents and stellar views of islands to the east and the ocean. The resort provides a small number of amenities, including water sports rentals, tennis courts, nature trails and two restaurants. One is the highly-acclaimed Agave Terrace.
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Westin Resort, St John
Contact:
- +1 340 693 8000 / +1 888 627 7206
- visit website
Location:
- P.O. Box 8310
- Great Cruz Bay
- Great Cruz Bay,--00831
Description:
While it is easy to find a quiet oasis at this full-service beachfront resort, a full roster of activities entices active guests. Tennis courts, a swimming pool, water sports, and three restaurants keep visitors busy. Located a five-minute drive from Cruz Bay, the resort is convenient to the town's cozy shops and restaurants. Rooms are tropical in décor, with balconies or patios and lovely views of boats bobbing in the harbor. The Westin St. John Resort Villas, located across the road, adds 68 condominiums to the room count.
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Antilles Point Pleasant Resort
Contact:
- 340-775-7200
- visit website
Location:
- 6600 Estate Smith Bay 4
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Description:
Spacious Caribbean villa-style suites in a romantic vacation setting await you at Point Pleasant Resort. You'll enjoy award-winning dining at our two restaurants, The Agave Restaurant and Fungi's On The Beach, which are ranked among the finest of all St Thomas resorts eateries. For water sports and fun, the hotel includes complimentary snorkel gear, and introductory scuba lessons.
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Maho Bay Camps
Contact:
- +1 340 715 0501 / +1 800 392 9004
- visit website
Location:
- PO Box 310
- Maho Bay
- Maho Bay,VI00830
Description:
Scattered up and down the hillside above a small sandy beach north of Maho Point, Maho Bay Camps provides a touch of luxury for your camping experience. The beds sport mattresses and the tents have electricity, windows, decks, and views. The toilets and cool showers are down the path. The guests are like-minded with an interest in the environment. When they are not snorkeling or otherwise actively engaged, they are learning something new at the ongoing series of seminars put on by the staff and experts recruited from the United States mainland.
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Greenhouse
Contact:
- 340 774 7998
- visit website
Location:
- Veteran's Dr
- Located on the Waterfront
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Description:
The Greenhouse is always happening, especially when the U.S. Navy pulls into port. Located across the busy main road from the waterfront, this restaurant sits in the heart of the Charlotte Amalie shopping district. Open to the sea breezes, the tables at the front offer harbor views for cocktails and more. A full menu of Caribbean and American specialties make this restaurant especially popular with cruise ship passengers. Burgers, steaks, lobsters, salads, plus local choices like conch fritters, mango-banana chicken, and Jamaican jerk ribs round out the menu. Daily happy hours attract big crowds.
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Latitude 18
Contact:
- 340-777-4552
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Location:
- 9C Vessup Lane, off Route 322
Description:
This East End hot spot is a favorite with the yachties, as it's located opposite the American Yacht Harbor, overlooking the Red Hook ferry terminal. The casual open-air restaurant and bar, featuring a ceiling adorned with boat sails, regularly offers some of the best live music on the island, especially on Thursday through Sunday nights. The food is excellent but the selection is limited, and the crowd tends to be older - so don't expect to find 20-somethings doing body shots off each others' bellies here. To get there take the road that goes toward the Ritz, then make a left after about one-tenth of a mile. Follow that road almost to the end, until you see a sigh that says "Latitude 18." Turn left and follow the abominably bad dirt road all the way to the end.
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Shipwreck Tavern
Contact:
- 340 777 1183
- visit website
Location:
- Al Cohen's Plaza
- Across from Havensight Mall
Description:
Shipwreck has a reputation for having the best burger on the island. Shipwreck has a typical bar atmosphere, with several new flat-panel televisions usually broadcasting sporting events. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat, or somewhere to relax and watch a game, Shipwreck is a great choice. They also have pool tables and video games.
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Offshore Bar
Contact:
- 340 779 6400
- visit website
Location:
- 9100 Havensight
- Route 30 (Havensight Road)
Description:
Located adjacent to the cruise ship dock, this popular bar and restaurant is a good spot to stop for lunch while you are shopping at Port of Sale Mall. The ever-changing menu includes appetizers like nachos and garlic bread with cheese. For lunch, try a chicken salad on rye or perhaps a teriyaki chicken and bacon salad. Should you happen to be around at night, Offshore Bar turns into one happening place with live music or a DJ. This is the largest dance club on St. Thomas. Call to see who is playing when. Wifi is also available.
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Miss Lucy's Restaurant
Contact:
- +1 340 693 5244
Location:
- Route 107
- Friis Bay
- Friis Bay,VI00830
Description:
This cozy eatery sits seaside at Friis Bay about a 10-minute drive southeast of Coral Bay. The few small tables tucked under the sea grape trees near the water's edge are the primo spots, but the others inside also provide nice views. The food is excellent, with such West Indian delights as conch fritters, kallaloo, roti, and fried fish on the menu. Miss Lucy's Paella is the best bet. The pot full of seafood, sausage and chicken as well as saffron rice serves several people. The Sunday brunch brings people from all over the island.
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Skinny Legs
Contact:
- 134 779 4982
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Location:
- Route 9
- Coral Bay
Description:
This is a local hangout. They serve bar food including an award-winning hamburger, hot dogs and other sandwiches. This a great place to watch the game or check out some live music.
