Well folks, we made it. We made it through another high season. We made it through another season of crazy beach parking and packed restaurants. These past several months seemed to be one of the busier winter seasons in recent memory. I gauge the crowds based on the North Shore parking, and this season was a doozy!
I am happy to say that shoulder season has arrived. Yes, we still have a large number of people on island, but it is no longer overwhelming. Beaches still have parking around 10 a.m., and you no longer have to make a dinner reservation 30 days out for the top restaurants. It’s the time of year when we all let out a collective sigh of relief.
The island will remain full, but not crazy full until mid-to-late July. That is when the majority of travelers will leave, and slow season will arrive. The island is extremely quiet in August and September, and many businesses close during that time. I will post about St. John’s seasonal closings when the time comes. You will find that list at www.explorestj.com/closings. The 2025 list is still posted, so you can check it out to get an idea as to when your favorite business may close this year.
In the meantime, it’s a great time to enjoy the island ourselves. Here are a few pictures I took earlier this week. Enjoy!
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