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Looking to spend the day at a beach on St. John? Prefer a larger, less crowded beach? Want a spot that has food and drinks for sale? How about a real restroom, as opposed to the typical National Park ones that lack running water? Then Cinnamon Bay is the way to go! I spent the day there yesterday, and it was perfect in every way!

Cinnamon Bay is located within the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John’s spectacular North Shore. It’s located just four-and-a-half miles from the ferry dock, and the ride out there takes about 15 minutes or so. It’s an easy beach to taxi to, too. The cost for a taxi for groups of two or more is $11 per person, per way. The cost is $14 per person, per way for people traveling alone. (Click here to view all of the island’s taxi rates.)

For those of you who plan to drive to Cinnamon Bay, there are two large parking lots. This means that you can leave your house a little later in the morning in order to secure a spot. Trunk Bay, in comparison, has a very small lot, so you have to get out there pretty early if your heart is set on going to that beach on any particular day.

One downside (for some) at Cinnamon Bay is that there is a longer walk to the beach. It is a paved driveway, but it takes about five minutes to walk from the parking lots down to the beach. It’s only about three minutes from the taxi area.

There is a great little camp store that you will pass on your left as you walk down to the beach. It has a variety of snack and cold drinks, as well as a lot of great souvenirs. But the best part? It has cold AC! It’s a great place to escape the heat during these steamy days.

As you walk down the driveway, you will pass the food and beverage area on your left, and the restroom building on your right. Cinnamon Bay does not provide showers to day guests; however there is a spigot where you can wash the sand off your feet after your beach day.

The beach rental hut is located just a bit further on your left. This is the area where you can pick up chairs, paddle boards and other fun beach items.

As you arrive at the beach, you will notice the remnants of an old building. This building, which was destroyed during Hurricane Irma in 2017, was the oldest Danish-built building on St. John. It dates back to 1680, which is pretty neat. Today, it makes for a beautiful picture.

And now, you’ve arrived at the beautiful Cinnamon Bay beach!

Cinnamon Bay tends to be a wavier beach, so keep that in mind if you are visiting with small children or elderly adults. It’s one of the windier beaches too, so it can be a challenge keeping your Neso tent standing.

There is some snorkeling at Cinnamon Bay, too, but it can be more challenging due to the almost-constant presence of winds. There are a variety of corals and fish around Cinnamon Cay, although some of the better stuff is on the backside of the cay. Only experienced snorkelers should try this, and I always recommend bringing a noodle or wearing a life jacket.

And lastly, there is a campground located at Cinnamon Bay, which provides some of the most affordable accommodations on St. John. Click here to read an older post that details the offerings at the Cinnamon Bay campground. 

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Hello everyone, and happy Wednesday! Let’s start with the positive stuff today… St. John’s Festival is right around the corner! The queen pageant, food fair and coronation, and the boat races are all happening this weekend. Now to the not-so-positive… Parking is going to be severely limited due to Festival for the next month.

For those of you who have been lucky enough to be in Cruz Bay this week, you may have noticed that the large parking lot beside the Customs building and across from the Post Office is currently closed. This is so the Festival Village can be set up. The first booth went up Tuesday, which is always such an exciting sight to see!

This parking lot will be closed through July 19th.  The Festival culminates on July 4th. The closure will allow for the removal of the booths and stage following Festival.

The parking lot beside the tennis courts is also closed for Festival. I apologize for not taking a picture for all of you.

Want to know where else you can park in Cruz Bay? Click here to view Explore STJ’s Logistics Map. This searchable map shows the location of both free and paid parking areas, public restrooms, markets, gas stations and more.

The queen pageant is this Saturday at 7 p.m. Food fair and coronation is Sunday at 1 p.m. Want to view the full 2024 Festival schedule? Click here to do so.

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Looking to purchase a vacation rental, home, condo, land or business in St. John? Let me help you! Please contact me to jenn@explorestj.com or at 203-376-3786 for more info.

The following properties have been listed for sale over the past week on the St. John Board of Realtor’s Multiple Listing Service:

Homes for Sale

15-1 Peter Bay, Maho Bay

Amarosa is a beautiful, four-bedroom, five bathroom home located in the prestigious Peter Bay neighborhood. This villa, which is currently being used as a vacation rental, features a large pool with waterfall, outdoor bar, and more.

List Price: $4.5 million

Listing Agency: Cruz Bay Realty

Condo for Sale

1 Kestrel Perch Condos 173 Contant/Enighed, Cruz Bay

Be the first to own in this brand new waterfront condo complex. This new two-bedroom condo offers the perfect blend of luxury and convenience. It’s a quick walk from Cruz Bay and the ferry, making island hopping a breeze.

List Price: $1,050,000

Listing Agency: Cruz Bay Realty

Timeshare For Sale

The Westin – 479 Chocolate Hole, Cruz Bay

Enjoy a two bedroom, three bathroom condo every year for week 21. This is a fixed week from Saturday to Saturday.

List Price: $4,000

Listing Agency: Holiday Homes of St. John

Grande Bay – 86-3, 86-4 Cruz Bay Town, Cruz Bay

Enjoy one week at a one bedroom, one bathroom condo at Grande Bay. Located right across the street from the beach in Cruz Bay. The lease terms are the time remaining from two consecutive 75-year leases.

List Price: $15,000

Listing Agency: Islandia

Land for Sale 

Five parcels listed for sale last week ranging in price from $245,000 to $775,000. Please email me at jenn@explorestj.com for more details.

Looking for additional information on any of these properties? Please contact me to jenn@explorestj.com or at 203-376-3786 for more info.