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Shop Till You Drop
Cruz Bay has a small but thriving artists' col-
ony, with new arrivals constantly adding to the
diversity of the crafts. It is primarily composed
of artisans from the US, who operate out of
miniature shops scattered through Cruz Bay
and jumbled together in Mongoose Junction. You'll be pleas-
antly surprised at the quality of work and the variety of
skills on this tiny island. Your best bet is to stroll around
town and peek into the small shops - they close and are re-
placed frequently. You're sure to stumble on something you
like.
Cruz Bay
Moving headlong into the modern shopping era, Cruz Bay
has built a shopping center. Wharfside Village , which is
less than a block from the ferry dock, is a pastel-painted
bi-level arcade with boutiques, watersports centers and sev-
eral small eateries. Adjacent to Wharfside are the shops of
The Galleria . The shops sell resortwear, jewelry, creative
gifts, artwork and crafts. Cruz Bay Clothing and St. John
Kids have particularly nice merchandise.
Freebird sells eclectic jewelry, including the attractive Ca-
ribbean hook bracelet, while its neighbor Verace sells
one-of-a-kind designer jewelry. Palm Jewelers specializes
in handcrafted jewelry using colorful native stones. A per-
sonal favorite, Dreams and Dragonflies , adjacent to
Wharfside Village, sells colorful crafts and unusual gifts not
seen elsewhere. Galeria del Mar has colorful paintings of
island life as seen by a dozen local artists. St. John Spice
Co. sells West Indian spices, jellies and jams, hot sauces and
brightly painted wall hangings for the kitchen. The Tur-
quoise Turtle is a swimwear shop selling suits from Brazil
as well as sandals, wraps and Panama Jack hats.
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