Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cramer's Park
FAMILY BEACH
This is an attractive public beach on Rte 82. There are grills, picnic tables, bathrooms and a
few shelters here. The park can get crowded with Cruzans on holidays and weekends. Most
of the time, though, Cramer's Park is quiet. The water deepens gradually and is usually
calm, making it good for children.
Isaac Bay & Jack Bay
SECLUDED BEACH
These two secluded beaches are near the southeast tip of the island. They offer no shade
or facilities, and you'll have to work hard to reach them, but you'll be hard-pressed to find
a more beautiful stretch of sand. The Nature Conservancy manages the area as part of a
301-acre eco-reserve, home to the largest nesting populations of green and hawksbill turtles
on St Croix. The creatures are active from July to December.
Jack and Isaac Bays' coral reefs host more than 400 species of fish, including parrotfish,
blue tangs and four-eyed butterfly fish and sergeant majors. The snorkeling here is excel-
lent, though swimmers should be careful of the riptides.
The beaches are popular with Cruzans and the young continentals working on the island.
Nudism and topless bathing are common at Isaac Bay.
The most popular route to get to the beaches is to take the steep trail south from Point
Udall. It is a good 20-minute hike down to Isaac Bay; the trail starts just before the Millen-
nium Monument. You can also follow the unnamed road east from Rte 60 through the ruins
of the vacation homes destroyed by Hurricane Hugo. A path leads along the shore from the
end of the road.
Grapetree Bay
RESORT BEACH
Broad, long Grapetree Beach connects to the shore in front of the Divi Carina Bay Beach
Resort, and the stretch makes for an ideal ramble. You can park at the resort and head down
to the 1000ft strand. There is fair snorkeling off the East End. While there are no facilities
at Grapetree, you'll find the full array at Divi.
