Beaches in St Thomas
Beaches on St Thomas are an easy way to spend a morning. The standout is Lindbergh Bay Beach, one of the most beautiful public beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands, sitting directly across from the Cyril E. King Airport. A beach with a park alongside makes it a simple morning on the sand, with a swim, a picnic and time for the kids to play.
Places to go
Lindbergh Bay Beach
A public beach directly across from the Cyril E. King Airport on St Thomas. Visitors come for the sand and the water, with a park alongside for picnics and play.
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
What to expect
Lindbergh Bay Beach is the easiest beach to reach from the port area. It is about 20 minutes one way by taxi, and it sits directly across from the airport. Most of the day here is simple: find a spot on the sand, swim, and eat. Lindbergh Bay Park runs alongside the beach, with picnic tables, a gazebo, benches, restrooms, a swing set, and a water playground for children. Bathing suits are required, and nudity is not allowed.
Sapphire Beach is the other option, offered as part of a private coastal drive along Skyline Drive. The drive takes in ocean views of the Atlantic, then a beach break of about four hours. It suits people who want a bit more scenery with their time on the sand. The roads outside Charlotte Amalie are narrow and winding, so a driver who knows them is a real help for a day here.
Where to go
- Lindbergh Bay Park. A park beside the beach with a water playground, swing set, children's play area, picnic tables, a gazebo and restrooms. By walk from the beach.
- Sapphire Beach. A beach break reached on a private coastal drive along Skyline Drive, with Atlantic ocean views on the way. By private vehicle. A trip that goes here: Private Coastal Drive and Sapphire Beach Break, 4 Hours
Getting there
Lindbergh Bay Beach is about 20 minutes one way by taxi from the Charlotte Amalie area. Agree the taxi fare per person before you get in.
When to go
Lindbergh Bay Beach can be visited year-round.
Good to know
- Bring a bathing suit, since one is required at Lindbergh Bay Beach.
- Leave glass bottles, pets and metal detectors at home; they are not allowed on the beach.
- Do not take sand or shells from the beach.
- Greet the driver with a good morning or good afternoon before you get into a taxi.
Questions
Where is Lindbergh Bay Beach and how do I get there?
Lindbergh Bay Beach is about 20 minutes one way by taxi from the Charlotte Amalie area. It sits directly across from the Cyril E. King Airport, so the trip is short. Agree the taxi fare per person before you get in.
What is there to do at Lindbergh Bay Beach besides swim?
Lindbergh Bay Park runs alongside the beach. It has picnic tables, a gazebo, benches, restrooms, a swing set and a water playground for children. Many people spend the morning picnicking and swimming.
Can I bring a dog or glass to Lindbergh Bay Beach?
No. Glass bottles, open flames, metal detectors and pets are prohibited at Lindbergh Bay Beach, except registered service dogs. Taking sand or shells is also banned.
