Eric’s guidebook
Sightseeing
World famous Magens Bay is located about a mile from the hideaway. It has amenities such as a bar/restaurant, SUP and kayak rentals, bathrooms, picnic tables and beach chair/ umbrella rentals. There is an entrance fee of $5 per person and a car fee of $2
257 locals recommend
Magens Bay Beach
World famous Magens Bay is located about a mile from the hideaway. It has amenities such as a bar/restaurant, SUP and kayak rentals, bathrooms, picnic tables and beach chair/ umbrella rentals. There is an entrance fee of $5 per person and a car fee of $2
This beach has bathrooms and picnic tables. There is a $5 per person and a $2 parking fee.
88 locals recommend
Lindqvist Beach
This beach has bathrooms and picnic tables. There is a $5 per person and a $2 parking fee.
This beach is located in Smith Bay and is adjacent to Coral World Aquarium. This beach has the best snorkeling on the island. There are beach chair/umbrella rentals, and food available. Do not park in the aquarium lot unless you are going to Coral world. There is a private lot before you reach the aquarium that is $5 to park.
104 locals recommend
Coki Beach
This beach is located in Smith Bay and is adjacent to Coral World Aquarium. This beach has the best snorkeling on the island. There are beach chair/umbrella rentals, and food available. Do not park in the aquarium lot unless you are going to Coral world. There is a private lot before you reach the aquarium that is $5 to park.
This beach is located in front of the condominiums. When you reach the guard let them know you are visiting the beach. (All beaches are public in the VI) This beach has good snorkeling, a beach bar, and restrooms. Chairs are for condo residents but you can bring your own chairs.
94 locals recommend
Sapphire Beach
This beach is located in front of the condominiums. When you reach the guard let them know you are visiting the beach. (All beaches are public in the VI) This beach has good snorkeling, a beach bar, and restrooms. Chairs are for condo residents but you can bring your own chairs.
This beach is located on the east end. It has a restaurant and decent snorkeling. You must bring your own chairs.
51 locals recommend
Secret Harbor Beach
This beach is located on the east end. It has a restaurant and decent snorkeling. You must bring your own chairs.
Huge gift shop with amazing views. Home of the world famous banana daiquiri.
86 locals recommend
Mountain Top
Huge gift shop with amazing views. Home of the world famous banana daiquiri.
Food scene
Located at the Flamboyan Resort which is less than a mile away. It has outdoor seating and offers a meat, seafood and pasta special each night. There is usually live music on Thursday and Friday evenings. Check website for specials.
19 locals recommend
RooT 42 Bar And Grill
6200 Magen's Bay RdLocated at the Flamboyan Resort which is less than a mile away. It has outdoor seating and offers a meat, seafood and pasta special each night. There is usually live music on Thursday and Friday evenings. Check website for specials.
Located about one mile from the house. Great food and good Sunday brunch.
69 locals recommend
Old Stone Farmhouse
Located about one mile from the house. Great food and good Sunday brunch.
Located ½ mile from the house on the way to Magens Bay. Local food.
34 locals recommend
Brooks Bar & Restaurant
6200 Magen's Bay RdLocated ½ mile from the house on the way to Magens Bay. Local food.
This restaurant/bar had two locations, one in Havensite and one in Redhook. This is a great inexpensive burger place.
68 locals recommend
The Tap & Still Redhook
This restaurant/bar had two locations, one in Havensite and one in Redhook. This is a great inexpensive burger place.
Island Time Pub
This is located in Redhook. It’s a great pizza place.
This is located in town and serves American and local choices. This is a great lunch spot while visiting historic downtown.
39 locals recommend
Gladys' Café
5600 Royal Dane MallThis is located in town and serves American and local choices. This is a great lunch spot while visiting historic downtown.
This is also located in town. It has specialty pizza and Italian food. Great atmosphere.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Amici
36-37 Dronningens GadeThis is also located in town. It has specialty pizza and Italian food. Great atmosphere.
This restaurant is located in Bolongo Bay. It is an outdoor restaurant right on the water, known for their Caribbean lobster.
34 locals recommend
Mim's Seaside Bistro
This restaurant is located in Bolongo Bay. It is an outdoor restaurant right on the water, known for their Caribbean lobster.
Neighborhoods
Home to multiple restaurants and bars. The St. John Ferry leaves from the ferry terminal located here.
101 locals recommend
Red Hook
Home to multiple restaurants and bars. The St. John Ferry leaves from the ferry terminal located here.
Historic downtown Charlotte Amalie is a great place for duty free shopping and grabbing lunch. The downtown area closes by 5pm.
Main Street
Main StreetHistoric downtown Charlotte Amalie is a great place for duty free shopping and grabbing lunch. The downtown area closes by 5pm.
City advice
Useful phrases
Local greeting custom
Remember to say "Good Morning", "Good Afternoon", and "Good Night" before speaking to someone.
Getting around
Remember we drive on the Left here!
Be particularly careful at intersections and when crossing the street.
What to pack
Wear sunscreen!
The sun is very strong here.