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Pro
Excellent barbecue in the middle of town
Con
Occasionally, especially at night, you may find some people who have sampled a few too many island cocktails. Some nights I have not seen any visible policie/security presence.
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Gateway to natural beauty on St. John
eight_08 Says: Go see the beaches! They are the most beautiful in the world. Rent a jeep or catch a cab in Cruz Bay and set off, map in hand, to explore the island. Hawksnest Beach is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, especially in the morning. The sun hits the clear water...
Snorkel the Underwater Trail...
John_P_LSU Says: Snorkel the Underwater Trail at Trunk Bay, VINPThis is an underwater snorkeling trail with placards describing plants, fish, etc. Its not the best snorkeling on the island, but an underwater trail is really cool!!
Snorkel on any of the beaches....
magnbay Says: Snorkel on any of the beaches. If you don't like crowds, walk 20 minutes or so from the National Park service to Honeymoon beach. Best snorkeling, so far, has been at Maho (East end). I have lots of other beaches to try yet.
1 Review and 398 Opinions Our very exclusive package was ~$850 per night for seven nights. very secluded beaches, incredible...
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Hillside Bliss Pastory Estates: Our Swinging Pad!!!!
Weny Says: Well, In 2004 we (meaning my boyfriend) and I finally made St. John, our dream home a reality. Well for a little while anyway by buyinfg a condo on the island. Yes there is a pool for the condo community to use and we all have balconies with grat views of Cruz Bay and right...
Estate Lindholm: Charming accommodations
B924576 Says: Although called a B&B, it is a resort in miniature. Wonderful little tropical estate they have inside the national park boundaries. Easy walk down the hill into Cruz Bay. The estate being up on a hill, the views looking out over Cruz Bay with the sea and other islands beyond...
High Tide Bar and Seafood Grill: Rumbalaya Caribbean Grill
grandmaR Says: Apparently in 2004, this place was called Rumbalaya. At least the website for a restaurant at this location and with the phone number that this restaurant has, and the same menu is under the name of Rumbalaya.In anycase, we had lunch here while waiting for the ferry back to...
Asolare: Asolare: Snotty service at astronomical prices
LovesToTravel21 Says: I have a friend who used to like going to Asolare for his birthday. But after they stiffed us on an outside table--and charged $180 to our credit card when we bailed!--even he can't stand the place any more. Good: I wouldn't have gone back even once after first experiencing...
Cafe Roma: Look Down on the Street
grandmaR Says: We had dinner here one night. We came early so we got a table by the window. I don't remember much about the food, but I DO remember being enormously entertained by watching the things going on in the street below. I also remember that the window was dirty - so dirty that I...
J. J.'s Texas Coast Cafe: Blender Drinks
grandmaR Says: We had dinner at Uncle Joe's BBQ the first night. When we walked down into Cruz Bay we saw that J.J.'s had a special on frosty drinks. So we sat down outside to eat.We each had a virgin strawberry daiqueri. They were delicious. I don't remember what else I had to eat, but...
Two I would highly recommend...
magnbay Says: Two I would highly recommend for fine dining are ZoZo's and Stone Terrace.Stone Terrace has a wonderful view of the bay and the sunset. Get an outside table if you can. ZoZo's - I had the swordfish stuffed with crab meat and sweet peppers. It was delicious and I am not a...
grandmaR Says: There are a couple of other ways to get to St. John other than by the normal public ferry.PRIVATE WATER TAXI FROM RED HOOK to ALMOST ANYWHEREDohm's Catamaran Power Boat By reservation, pick-up & drop-off from St. Thomas, St. John & British Virgin Islands.St. Thomas to Caneel...
grandmaR Says: St. John has no airport, so - since it is an island - the only way to get there is by boat. The easiest way to do this is to take the ferry from either Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook to Cruz Bay.RED HOOK, St. Thomas - CRUZ BAY, St. JohnTransportation Services$5 one way,...
Fly to St. Thomas and you can...
John_P_LSU Says: Fly to St. Thomas and you can take a ferry to Cruz Bay (or Caneel Bay) from Charlotte Amalie (or Red Hook).Rent a Jeep or get a taxi. I highly recommend getting on a boat to explore the island as well as the other nearby islands.
grandmaR Says: St. John Spice is a shop that is run by Ruth. I first heard about St. John Spice on the AOL Virgin Islands board. So I climbed the stairs (with the sign that said "Do not sit on stairs") and at the top I saw a lady cleaning the glass door. I said - "I'm looking for Ruth"....
Bougainvillea Boutique: Go for a Swim?
grandmaR Says: under constructionI took a pictures of this store, but I'm not sure of the name of it. It was behind the restauant we ate at. The Bougainvillea Shop is one of the Virgin Island’s finest island apparel stores. This beautiful shop is colorful and distinctive and carries the...
Tropical Visions: A Mirage from the Past
grandmaR Says: This was a small shop which doesn't seem to be there anymore or at least not on the internet. Even at the time they were affiliated with another shop, as they didn't have their own phone. Possibly something like this shop at Mongoose Jumction:ART GALLERY at WICKER WOOD &...
I have a friend who used to like going to Asolare for his birthday. But after they stiffed us on an outside table--and charged $180 to our credit card when we bailed!--even he can't stand the place any more. Good: I wouldn't have gone back even once after first experiencing their mediocre food (there are rave reviews, but the keyword is "inconsistent," so maybe I've just been unlucky?), glacial and elitist, arrogant service, and unbelievably high prices ($44 for a filet mignon that's worse than Outback?). Tourist trap is the best description I can think of for this place!
Unique Suggestions: Don't go there, period. And certainly don't give them your credit card number!
Fun Alternatives: There are dozens of great restaurants in Cruz Bay and environs, although Asolare does have one thing going for it: the view. When you are lucky enough to be able to see it, that is. Anyway, for very fancy and nice, try Equator at Caneel Bay. Or better yet, lower your sights and join the locals at the Beach Bar or High Tide!
Written Jun 8, 2010
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The whole island is off the beaten path. It's one of those places you go to truely escape, see nature and enjoy the peace and quiet. 3/4 of the island is national park so it is preserved from commercialism and development. The difference between St. John and St. Thomas is amazing--St. John is much more laid back and so quiet. There are petroglyphs and rock drawings to look at and trails to hike and sugar mill ruins to visit. The island will bring out the explorer in you. Rent a jeep and tool around for a day or a week and snorkel on some of the remote beaches, like Honeymoon or Hawksnest Beach. Many of the nature trails empty out onto beaches so you can have a land-and-sea adventure all in one day.
Written Nov 4, 2004
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What a magnificent place, St. John!! Absolutely wonderful! Stunning beaches, snorkeling, scenic drives, hiking, historical sites, nightlife, shopping, etc. Three-fourths of the island called St. John...
Cruz Bay is the main town on St. John (and really one of the only towns on St. John!). This is where the ferry docks, where you can easily catch a cab or rent a jeep and where most of the shopping is...
Cruz Bay is the arrival point for ferries from St. Thomas. It is a town located on a harbor with narrow streets and small stores, cafes, and good restaurants. At Cruz Bay, right next to the point the...
This may be of my favorite place in the world. As usual it is off of most people's radar. But I am not a snob, so I have no problem telling people about special places I have visited. This island is...
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