Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Smith-Palmer, whose shop is located in Mongoose Junction.
The St. John map is free.
To orient yourself quickly, there are some key locations you
should know.
Cruz Bay
Cruz Bay is the capital of St. John and the hub of the island.
All commercial activity takes place within its dozen streets.
Restaurants, guest houses, craft shops, a bank, a conve-
nience market and the only two gas stations on the island
are here as well.
National Park Cruz Bay Visitor Center
The information center and dock are located between Cruz
Bay and Mongoose Junction. Stop by to pick up information
about programs. There is also a gift shop and bookstore. A
ranger is on duty 8 am-4:30 pm daily.
Mongoose Junction
A five-minute walk from the ferry dock, Mongoose Junction
is an interesting shopping center. Lots of craft shops, a good
dive shop and restaurants.
Caneel Bay Resort
Caneel Bay was the first resort built by Laurence
Rockefeller. In 1955 he purchased the old Caneel Bay Plan-
tation, a resort that had fallen into disrepair. The pres-
ent-day resort, with seven beaches, three restaurants and
magnificently manicured grounds, is one of the finest in the
Caribbean and is the core of St. John's social scene.
