Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Facilities:
Watersports rentals. Several eating options and
a bar.
Coki Beach (Northeast)
Coki Beach, adjacent to Coral World, is reputed to have the
best snorkeling on the island. Small and with packed sand,
Coki is not as attractive as the other beaches, but snorkelers
are more interested in the very clear water and dazzling
coral reef than the sand. Local dive instructors use this
beach for shore diving, open-water training and resort
courses. You can also water-ski and Jet Ski here.
The entrance to Coki Beach is crowded. There are several
beach huts serving Caribbean specialties that can be eaten
at umbrella-covered tables. You can also have your hair
braided. Because Coki Beach is adjacent to Coral World,
there are always taxis here as well. Look for the Coral World
turnoff from Route 38.
Facilities:
Watersports rentals, changing facilities.
Vessup Bay Beach (East End)
Rather isolated and therefore pristine, Vessup is a series of
wide rugged beach strips separated by rocky outcroppings
that you can climb over or wade around. Century plants,
prickly pear cactus and bristly catch and keep bushes pro-
vide cover for the homes nearby giving the beach a deserted
feel. It's a protected bay and the craze here is kiteboarding.
Windsurfing is a close second.
West Indies Windsurfing
and Watersports Center
at one end of the beach rents
gear for the above and gives lessons. Other beach toy rentals
as well.
Alex's Latitude 18
restaurant is nearby. Follow
Route 322 from Red Hook.
Facilities:
Watersports rentals.
