St Croix, US Virgin Islands offers so much more than the beautiful beaches and snorkeling that we are often known for. Here are 5 places we really enjoy on St Croix and highly recommend our friends and family to explore when they are here. As residents here for many years, we still find wonderful little surprises every time we frequent these places around town! Once you visit, you will be immersed with the relaxed island vibe.
1. Walking Downtown Christiansted
A blend of history, culture, and waterfront beauty, downtown Christiansted is a wonderful area to explore for tourists and locals! Find charming stores, art galleries and restaurants as you spend a few hours soaking in all that this historic and walkable area has to offer. Don’t miss Art Thursday, an event in Christiansted on the third Thursday evenings of every month from November through May when the vibrant art community come together in downtown. Learn more about it here.
2. Point Udall
Drive to Point Udall, the easternmost point of the United States and enjoy panoramic sea views and interesting foliage and vegetation.
3. Jack & Issac Bay Preserve
The Jack & Isaac Bay Preserve is a pristine haven of marine and coastal beauty, and home to hundreds of species, including endangered sea turtles in need of safe shores to nest. Established by The Nature Conservatory in 1999, the preserve is made of over 300 acres of rolling hills skirted with white sandy beaches and surrounded by crystal waters and vibrant coral reefs.
4. Southgate Coastal Reserve
The Southgate Coastal Reserve is located a little over 3 miles east of Christiansted, just north of East End Road. It totals 100 acres and encompasses a coastal salt pond, mangrove forest, beach forest and upland grassland. Look for hand-painted signs along the way.
5. Jump Up!
Jump Up! is one of our favorite outdoor events to visit. Come to Christiansted for fun, food, music, shopping, and MOKO JUMBIE DANCERS! These mini carnivals are held four times a year, the streets are closed to vehicles and filled with music, people socializing and dancing, and vendors selling food and wares. The biggest Jump Up is held in February! Click here to the see the upcoming dates.
