Dining in Cruz Bay:

These restaurants all proudly serve "St. John's Own" Caribbean Gold Coffee.
• Asolare ~ 779-4747 ... Euro Asian Cuisine, Sunset views over Cruz Bay towards St. Thomas
• Gallows Point Gift Shop ~ Conveniences, beverages, specialty coffee, St. John Gifts. Gallows Point.
• JJ's Texan ~ Tex Mex & American ... breakfast, lunch and dinner ... in the Cruz Bay plaza
• Lime Inn ~ (340) 776-6425 ... casual but great dining ... tropical garden setting ... grilled local lobster, steaks, fish ... lunch 10:30 AM - 3 PM ... dinner: 5:30 PM- 10 PM ... Wednesday night all-you-can-eat shrimp fest.
• Morgan's Mango ~ (340) 693-8141 Caribbean Dining... dinner only ... 5:30 PM to 10 PM
• Paradiso ~ (340) 693-8899 ... Mongoose Junction ... overlooking Cruz Bay Harbor on St. John ... Innovative Contemporary American Cuisine ... children's menu.
• Stone Terrace ~ (340) 693-9370 ... a short walk from the dock ...alfresco bar serving an array of fabulous appetizers, cocktails and an extensive wine list.
• Zozos Restaurant ~ (340) 776-9200 ... Classic Italian fare on the waters edge. Gallows Point.

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Dining, Night Spots & Shopping in Coral Bay:

Although the majority of business are found in Cruz Bay there are still many fine dining & shopping spots in an around Coral Bay. The following Coral Bay restaurants serve St. John's favorite coffee, Caribbean Gold.

Miss Lucys (693-5244) offers beach side dining with delicious West Indian side dishes. Lunches and dinners are served Tuesday thru Saturday. Sunday mornings they offer brunch with live jazz and once a month they have a full moon party with music and dancing.

Shipwreck Landing (693-5244) This open aired restaurant & bar is just a little further along towards Coral Bay serving dishes ranging from hamburgers and fries to fresh local fish and delicious juicy steaks. Be sure to ask for their Bushwhacker, a decadent blender drink that tastes much like a milkshake but definitely made for adults. Often there is music in the evenings and sometimes a jamming session. While you are at Shipwreck Landing be sure to visit the shops there ... you will find original island wear, T-shirts screen printed on location, and a variety of unique treasures to keep or give as gifts

Donkey Diner: Breakfast served Wednesday through Sunday. Very reasonable and good. Wednesday and Friday evenings they serve a variety of very tasty pizzas and calazones. The Donkey Diner is also an internet cafe where you can connect either using your own laptop or one of the three they have available. www.DonkeyDiner.com

Aqua Bistro: (776-5336) Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4 pm - 6 pm. Dinners 7 days a week 5:30 pm - 9 pm. Lunches are 11 am - 3:30 pm Mon- Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10 am- 3 pm. (Aqua Bistro received the 2006 Best of VI American Caribbean Brunch award.)

Take your camera and drive up the mountain to the Bordeaux lookout where you will enjoy the finest view of Coral Bay. Also there you will find Chateau Bordeaux well known for its spectacular views and fine gourmet meals. (776-6611) and the store, Tutu Tango, featuring island made jewelry, straw hats, sunglasses and many other intriguing items.

An interesting array of shops and conveniences surround the Skinny Legs Bar and Grill:

Connections East, a good place to go for all your communication needs. You can hook up your laptop or use one of the several there. Also phones, faxing and mail services are available.
Awl Made, (a 2006 winner of a Best of VI), specializes in Tracy's hand crafted leather goods and a small selection of locally made art, crafts and jewelry.
Doghouse (776-1440), Mumbo Jumbo, and the Coconut Trading Post (693-5900) are great places to find island wear, accessories, wraps, T-shirts, shoes and unique gifts to take home with you.

The newest shopping plaza in Coral Bay is the Cocolobo Center. It consists of 2 levels of unique shops and conveniences surrounding the plaza style restaurant Aqua Bistro.

Keep Me Posted:(775-1727) Notary Public, High Speed Internet service with scanning available, Fax, Copy, Phone and Mail Center.
Stein Works: Custom Jewelry creation and repair. (776-8355)
Big Fish (340) 715-0101 Island clothing, decor, toys and gifts for all and Little Fish, gifts and clothing for the young ones.
Lily's Market and Deli open daily 7 am - 10 pm
Syzygy Art Gallery, (693-0084) (2008 Best of VI award winner for Local Art and Crafts), Artist studio and art gallery featuring mosaic art, photgraphy & jewelry, mixed media work, along with a selection of paintings, collages, small sculptures, prints and cards, all by welll known local artists [SyzygyArtGallery.com]. Open Daily - 10 am till 7 pm.
Sugar Apple , (779-4106) Locally designed sterling silver jewelry, larimar (the gemstone of the Caribbean), and intriguing gifts and accessories. Open Daily - 10 am till 7 pm.

Shipwreck Landing Shops:

Tall Ships Trading Post (776-6816) open daily 8 am - 6 pm. T Shirts and art. Silkscreening done on location. David Wegman's paintings.
Flotsum & Jetsum (776-8306) Photography by John Baldwin, wind chimes, local artists' prints, crafts, gifts, and cards.
Jolly Dog (693-5333) Island clothing, sarongs, accessories, beach gear, toys and gifts.

Catering, Delis and Markets around the Island:

• Deli Grotto
• Gallows Point
• Dolphin Gourmet Supermarket ~ (340) 776-5322 ... Boulon Center ... extensive selection of prepared foods, top-quality meats ... delicious wines... catering especially to visitors who have chosen villa-style accommodations ... 7 AM - 10 PM daily.
• Lily's Gourmet Market ~ Coral Bay in the Cocolobo Plaza. Deli, Fresh Bread, Fresh Produce.
• Love City Mini Market : Coral Bay near the gas station. Fresh vegetables, liquor, frozen meats and convenience foods.

Catering:An alternative to dining out is dining in. Have a taste of paradise on the deck of your villa, overlooking night fall from your private deck. Catering to your whims and fancies are several companies:

You can purchase your favorite flavor of "St. John's Own"
Caribbean Gold Coffee at the above delis and grocers.

Beaches & Hiking on St. John

St. John is beach heaven. The most popular and most famous beaches are located on the North Shore Road such as Hawksnest Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, Maho Bay and a favorite with locals is the Francis Bay beach.

The south shore beaches are found just up the road from the Villa Siempré Azul. There you will find two of the local favorites: Salt Pond Beach and Lameshur.

If you don't mind a short walk go to Salt Pond bay and after some great snorkeling and a little sunbathing follow the trail at the end of the beach which will take you to Drunk Bay or out on the point to Ram's Head where you will be rewarded with a fabulous view above the surf.

Some smaller but delightful lesser known beaches can be found along the drive out towards East End. If you do take that drive you will come to Vie's Snack Shack, a good place to stop for conch fritters and a cold drink.

If hiking is something you enjoy doing be sure to get a map showing the many trails networking St. John found at the Virgin Islands National Park Visitors Center in Cruz Bay (776-6201). You can sign up for a choice of guided walks.

AND OTHER FUN THINGS. Parasailing; sightseeing, trail rides, and beach rides on horseback; half- and full-day sails for fishing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, or sightseeing; dinghy and kayak rentals; also motor scooter rentals.