Drake's Seat
A roadside lookout where Sir Francis Drake is said to have watched his fleet, offering a panoramic view over Magens Bay and a must-stop on island tours.
Drake's Seat sits on the mountain road leading down to Magens Bay. Legend has it that the English navigator Sir Francis Drake sat here to survey the strait and direct his fleet. Today it is a free roadside viewpoint with a full view of the horseshoe-shaped curve of Magens Bay and distant islands of the British Virgin Islands, including Jost Van Dyke. Locals often line the road with donkeys dressed up for photos; expect to tip if you take a picture.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Charlotte Amalie Historic District
- Magens Bay
- St. Thomas Synagogue
- 99 Steps & Blackbeard's Castle
- Emancipation Garden
- Fort Christian
- Mountain Top
- Frenchtown