The Best Beaches in the US Virgin Islands for Swimming and More

If you're looking for a beach getaway in the United States Virgin Islands, you're in luck. With more than 40 main beaches to choose from, St. Thomas offers a variety of options for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and more. From Judith's Fancy's white sand beach to Honeymoon Bay Beach, here are some of the best beaches in the US Virgin Islands for swimming and other activities.

Judith's Fancy Beach is an ideal spot for surfing and swimming when the tide is low. Divers can explore the nearby reef and find corals and shells washed up along the coast. This beach is especially good for swimming and is a great place to spot sea turtles.

Maho Bay Beach

is one of the best beaches in the US Virgin Islands if you want to swim with green sea turtles. With crystal clear waters and plenty of eagle rays, this beach is perfect for snorkeling and diving.

It's also a great spot for families with young children, as it has calm waters.

Buck Island Beach

is located on a small, uninhabited island in the US Virgin Islands. Surrounded by coral reefs and protected by the Buck Island Reef National Monument, this beach is perfect for kayaking or snorkeling. You can also spend some time lounging on the beach before having lunch at the Sapphire Beach Bar.

Smith Bay Beach

is well maintained and part of a protected government-owned area of the island. It has clean bathrooms, picnic tables, rental tents, a restaurant and beach bar, a wheelchair ramp, and lifeguards on duty every day.

You can also find lots of colorful fish and eagle rays swimming in the water.

Honeymoon Bay Beach

is known for being a secluded and quiet beach with soft white sand. It's perfect for building sand castles or simply enjoying the views of the British Virgin Islands while sitting in the shade of a coconut tree.

Parasailing

will give you an unforgettable experience as you parachute through the air behind a ship. While the waters aren't as calm as on other beaches and are rocky in certain areas, there are lifeguards on duty.