Things to do in St. John

Activities, attractions and tours

Trunk Bay featuring a sandy beach and a bay or harbour
Trunk Bay featuring a beach as well as an individual female
Honeymoon Beach showing a sandy beach
Caneel Bay featuring a beach
Caneel Bay which includes general coastal views

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Saint Thomas: Coral World Ocean Park Ticket

Saint Thomas: Coral World Ocean Park Ticket

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St. Thomas: Sailing Trip with Snorkelling, Breakfast, & Lunch

St. Thomas: Sailing Trip with Snorkelling, Breakfast, & Lunch

Activity duration is 5 hours
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St. Thomas: Sailing Trip with Snorkelling, Breakfast, & Lunch

St. Thomas: Sailing Trip with Snorkelling, Breakfast, & Lunch

Activity duration is 5 hours
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The British Virgin Islands Food Taste Experience

The British Virgin Islands Food Taste Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Sights, Scenes, & Shopping Spree

Sights, Scenes, & Shopping Spree

Activity duration is 4 hours
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What to do in St. John

Popular places to visit

Trunk Bay featuring island views

Trunk Bay

Backed by palms, this stretch of sparkling white sand is regularly ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Trunk Bay
Honeymoon Beach showing a sandy beach

Virgin Islands National Park

Hike on scenic trails, explore sugar plantation ruins and snorkel along an underwater trail in this pristine nature park, which covers much of St. John.

Virgin Islands National Park
Cinnamon Bay featuring a beach

Cinnamon Bay Beach

See interesting fish and coral as you snorkel in the pristine waters off this beautiful bay, which is also home to plantation ruins that shed light on St. John’s past.

Cinnamon Bay Beach
Caneel Bay showing tropical scenes and a beach

Caneel Bay Beach

Spot dolphins and sea turtles as you sail on a yacht or take a kayak around the glorious beaches that surround this vestige of the lavish Rockefeller dynasty.

Caneel Bay Beach
Maho Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes

Maho Beach

Not just an idyllic spot for swimmers and sunbathers, this picturesque bay is also popular with a raft of colorful marine creatures.

Maho Beach
Honeymoon Beach showing a sandy beach

Honeymoon Beach

From snorkeling to stand-up paddlingboarding, choose from a range of activities that will get you out in the water to see the rays and turtles that live around this excellent beach.

Honeymoon Beach
Cinnamon Bay featuring forests

Cinnamon Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cinnamon Bay during your travels in St. John. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Cinnamon Bay
Gibney Beach

Gibney Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Gibney Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to St. John. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Gibney Beach
Hawksnest Beach

Hawksnest Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Hawksnest Beach during your travels in St. John? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Hawksnest Beach

Areas of St. John

Cinnamon Bay featuring forests

Maho Bay Quarter

If you're spending some time in Maho Bay Quarter, Maho Beach and Cinnamon Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Maho Bay Quarter
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Contant Farms

If you're spending some time in Contant Farms, Great Cruz Bay and Turner Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Contant Farms
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Upper Carolina

While visiting Upper Carolina, you might make a stop by sights like Virgin Islands National Park and Ajax Peak.

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Rendezvous & Ditleff

If you're spending some time in Rendezvous & Ditleff, Klein Bay and Rendezvous Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Rendezvous & Ditleff
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Lower Carolina

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Carolina and surrounding area, you can visit Johnson Bay and Virgin Islands National Park.

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Ditleff Point

While visiting Ditleff Point, you might make a stop by sights like Klein Bay and Rendezvous Bay.

Ditleff Point
St. Thomas

St. Thomas

Frequently asked questions

Is St. John worth visiting?
Providing a mix of nature and views, there's no shortage of things to do in St. John. While you're here, visit Trunk Bay, a leading attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in St. John?
After you've checked off key attractions like Trunk Bay and Coki Point Beach, spend the rest of your day experiencing St. John's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in St. John?
The top tourist attraction in St. John is Trunk Bay, so don't forget to add it to your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in St. John?
Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off many city highlights, like Trunk Bay, Cruz Bay Beach and Cinnamon Bay Beach. The average stay in St. John is five days. If you feel the urge to extend your break, St. Thomas isn't far away.
Is St. John a walkable city?
That comes down to what you want to see and do in St. John. Several attractions, like Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay Beach, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a stroll through some of St. John's best neighbourhoods, Estate Concordia An is 3 kilometres away from downtown, while Estate Rendezvous and Ditlef is 5 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in St. John with kids?
Planning what to do in St. John with kids has never been easier. Whether you're taking a trip with little ones or teenagers, there are lots of family-friendly tours and activities to keep them entertained here.

What to do in St. John for adults?
St. John Spice and The Self Centre are just a few of the things to do in St. John. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in St. John?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in St. John is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can experience without reaching into your pocket. Cruz Bay Beach is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.