What is the water and sand quality of the Caneel Bay beach?

The Caneel Bay beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Caneel Bay beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Caneel Bay beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Caneel Bay beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Caneel Bay beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.Caneel Bay beach is fully protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Caneel Bay beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Caneel Bay beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Caneel Bay beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Caneel Bay beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Windmill Bar is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Caneel Bay beach?

There are 83 places to stay in the Caneel Bay beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Caneel Bay beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6362218&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sugar Mill Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9017529&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Hideout</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5190566&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean View Villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6402206&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tortola Adventure Private Villa Ocean-View Pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8267343&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">More Than Beauty Properties</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9302967&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Modern 3-bedroom villa with pool</a></li></ul>

How far is the Caneel Bay beach from parking?

The Caneel Bay beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Caneel Bay beach?

There are 3 attractions near Caneel Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins located in 1.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Caneel Bay beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Caneel Bay beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Caneel Bay beach (St.John island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Caneel Bay beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.

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Caneel Bay beach

7.6

#40 out of 76 in Cruz Bay 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom

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Located within the settlement

Cruz Bay • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

850m

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

930m

Park National Park Field

1.9km

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

1.9km

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

2.2km

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

2.8km

Park St John Native plant garden

3.2km

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

3.6km

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

3.7km

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

9 - Excellent 650m

Bar The Windmill Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Greengos Caribbean Cantina

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Morgan's Mango

9 - Excellent 2km

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

2.3km

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

2.5km

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

7.4km

Supermarket Food Center

9.2km

Grocery Store Louie's Market

8 - Very good 9.3km

Supermarket Baly's Hempworld

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

9.8 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

9.8 - Exceptional 7km

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

8.8 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Champagne Catamaran

9.8 - Exceptional 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Captain Nautica Excursions, Tours, & Boat Rentals

8 - Very good 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

10 - Exceptional 9.7km

Art Gallery Bajo el Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Aquarium Coral World Ocean Park

8.3km

Historical Landmark Annaberg Sugar Plantation

6km

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About

Caneel Bay beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 40th place out of 76 beaches in the United States Virgin Islands region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cruz Bay • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

850m

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

930m

Park National Park Field

1.9km

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

1.9km

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

2.2km

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

2.8km

Park St John Native plant garden

3.2km

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

3.6km

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

3.7km

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

9 - Excellent 650m

Bar The Windmill Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Greengos Caribbean Cantina

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Morgan's Mango

9 - Excellent 2km

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

2.3km

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

2.5km

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

7.4km

Supermarket Food Center

9.2km

Grocery Store Louie's Market

8 - Very good 9.3km

Supermarket Baly's Hempworld

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

9.8 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

9.8 - Exceptional 7km

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

8.8 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Champagne Catamaran

9.8 - Exceptional 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Captain Nautica Excursions, Tours, & Boat Rentals

8 - Very good 9.3km

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

10 - Exceptional 9.7km

Art Gallery Bajo el Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Aquarium Coral World Ocean Park

8.3km

Historical Landmark Annaberg Sugar Plantation

6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

10.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Ocean View Villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Cruz Bay • 12.8km from center

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10.6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

The Hideout

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Cruz Bay • 12.8km from center

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20km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Abigail's Spectacular 2 bedrooms-Entire Apartment

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Cruz Bay • 22km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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7.5 Very good

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7.8 Very good

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Localities

Nearest

Cruz Bay • 2.2km

Transport

Airport

SPB • 16.5km

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Nikolas Papadopoulos

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a great spot for snorkeling, but it can only be reached by boat at this time.

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Caneel Bay beach

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

Park National Park Field

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

Park St John Native plant garden

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

Bar The Windmill Bar

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

Restaurant Greengos Caribbean Cantina

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

Restaurant Morgan's Mango

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

Supermarket Food Center

Grocery Store Louie's Market

Supermarket Baly's Hempworld

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

Tourist Attraction Champagne Catamaran

Tourist Attraction Captain Nautica Excursions, Tours, & Boat Rentals

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

Art Gallery Bajo el Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room

Aquarium Coral World Ocean Park

Historical Landmark Annaberg Sugar Plantation

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Weather

Cruz Bay, ,

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

Park National Park Field

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

Park St John Native plant garden

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

Bar The Windmill Bar

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

Restaurant Greengos Caribbean Cantina

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

Restaurant Morgan's Mango

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

Supermarket Food Center

Grocery Store Louie's Market

Supermarket Baly's Hempworld

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

Tourist Attraction Champagne Catamaran

Tourist Attraction Captain Nautica Excursions, Tours, & Boat Rentals

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

Art Gallery Bajo el Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room