All about : Travel Beaches U.S. Virgin Islands

Soft sandy stretches, secluded coves, water lapping over cliffs: Beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands are idyllic. Whether you are just spending the day there or have a week to enjoy the sun, here are some of the best beaches to be found in the Caribbean playground of America:Beaches U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas
The largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is known for its duty-free markets, but the head out of Charlotte Amalie, the main port city of St. Thomas, to find pristine, lush, tropical beaches.· Magens Bay
The most famous of the beaches of U.S. Virgin Islands and arguably the best beach of the island is Magens Bay. This lovely area located on the north side of St. Thomas, protected by a long, thin peninsula. Extremely popular with tourists and residents, Magens Bay is a great place to picnic and a bathroom. There are benches for a picnic and barbecue grills provided. This is a very quiet beach, protected on both sides by two peninsulas.
• The unique beach SapphireAlong the eastern coast of St. Thomas at Sapphire Beach. Perfect name for the warm, turquoise, crystal waters, Sapphire Bay is a pleasant place to swim. Be careful, though. This area is also very popular with windsurfers.
• The unique beach MorningstarAt the mouth of the bay from the port of Charlotte Amalie at Morningstar Beach. Soak up the sun here as you watch the cruise ships glide in the harbor. This beach has great views of both the city and out to sea. This site makes for good snorkeling and offers a wide variety of water sports.St. Croix
St. Croix (pronounced San Croy) is the largest U.S. Virgin Islands. Largely agricultural, St Croix is famous for sugar cane and cattle. South of St. Thomas and St. John, St. Croix is just a short flight away from the two islands.
• The unique beach GrapevineOn the east side of the island Grapevine Beach, an area severely damaged during Hurricane Hugo several years ago. Although many hotels are destroyed beyond repair, the beach has returned to its former glory. This sunny, large area of sand is several hundred meters away and offer facilities for water sports as well as snacks.
· Island BuckAbout a mile and half from the north shore of St. Croix is Buck Island Reef National Monument. This island and surrounding reef is an exciting underwater marine park with clean, warm water and coral reefs. Apart from the 90 different varieties of fish along the reef, Buck Island attracts a wide variety of birds and butterflies. Frequent ferry connect with Buck Island St. Croix. Facilities on the island are picnic tables and barbecue pits, a beautiful trail, and an observation platform.Beaches U.S. Virgin Islands - St. JohnRegular ferry service linking St. John to St. Thomas and St. Croix. The ferry from St Thomas takes about 20 minutes, and the ship to St Croix takes about 45 minutes. The Virgin Islands National Park occupies most of the island of St. John - including 13,000 acres of waters and offshore reefs.
• The unique Maho Bay beachThe three Maho Bay beach is known for winning, the eco-camp, high-tech "cottages." This campground is dedicated to preserving the environment and has taken the conservation and recycling to a fine art. Each unit is equipped with composting toilets; solar energy appliances, lighting and hot water heaters; and is totally self-sufficient.
The beach here offers good opportunities for snorkeling and hosts a large population of pelicans.
· Bay CruzCruz Bay is the starting point of St. John. This is where the ferries from St. Thomas and St. John's dock. The visitor center here to inform travelers about the national park and the activities and accommodations and car rentals. There is also an eighteen-minute video presented here for monitoring wildlife, beaches and hiking trails in the park.
• The unique beach CaneelLeaving the visitor center is a mile and a path that leads to half Caneel Beach, one of the best beaches on St. John. Caneel Beach is home to several luxury hotels, but non-guests are welcome to use the beach as well as the restaurants there. Caneel Beach is actually composed of seven white sand, unspoiled beaches caves. This area is a mecca for divers and snorklers the reef just-off-shore and coconut palms, untouched on sandy land.