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Cruz Bay | Coral Bay | St. John Beaches The island of St. John is the smallest and quietist of the US Virgin islands. Two thirds of the 19 square miles is owned by the Virgin Islands National Park who maintains it and the surrounding waters. Cruz Bay is the busier community on the island and it is there that the ferry from St. Thomas will bring you on your arrival. Most of the island's businesses, restaurants and shops are located there. An 8 mile, 30 minute scenic drive east will take you from Cruz Bay to the smaller community of Coral Bay. Villa Siempré, Sea Spirit and Maison Miele are located just a couple of miles from Coral Bay in the Salt pond neck of the woods. Orchid Court is located closer Cruz Bay looking out over the north shore. [See location map] |
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Dining in Cruz Bay:
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Dining, Night Spots & Shopping in Coral Bay:
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:
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.
Shipwreck Landing Shops:
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Catering, Delis and Markets around the Island:
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"
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Beaches & Hiking on St. John
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.
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