Magens Bay
Saint Thomas's most famous beach, a 1.6-km horseshoe bay of white sand and calm water that regularly tops world's-best-beach lists.
Magens Bay lies on the north side of the island, cradled by green hills into a deep horseshoe. The water is calm and clear, making it good for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding. The beach is a municipal park with lifeguards, changing rooms, a snack bar and water-sports rentals. Adult admission is about US$5, and parking costs extra. The beach is busiest around noon on cruise ship days, so go in the morning or later in the afternoon for a quieter visit. A taxi from Charlotte Amalie takes about 20 minutes, passing the Drake's Seat lookout.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Drake's Seat
- Charlotte Amalie Historic District
- St. Thomas Synagogue
- 99 Steps & Blackbeard's Castle
- Emancipation Garden
- Fort Christian
- Mountain Top
- Frenchtown