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LOVEDDD this beach. It wasn't actually high on my go-to list when I came to St. Thomas, but a couple taxi drivers said it's a pretty much guarantee you'll see sea turtles here (which I did, both times! Many of them!). This is more of a local beach, its not the "prettiest" white sand because of the trees and shrubbery nearby, but it's still a pretty clean beach and big enough that you can spread out no problem. Early in the day, the trees provide a good amount of shade but as it gets later that kinda goes away. The water is fairly clear, the first day I went it was most clear right after it had rained, the second time it was less clear but still pretty visible. As I mentioned, I saw LOTS of sea turtles, they're so calm and cute! I also saw a couple of stingrays, and of course plenty of fish. There were lots of snorkelers here in the middle of the week while boats were in the st. Thomas harbor (Wednesday is the hottest day for tourists per our taxi driver), but when we came Friday this beach was pretty calm. Overall - would rec bringing your snorkel gear and coming here if you want to see some cool marine life!
Brewers Bay Beach was everything that we wanted in St. Thomas!! My boyfriend loves airplanes so it was awesome to see some of them landing right next to the water. With 5 ships in port that day we got really lucky with there only being, I would say, 40 people max on the beach, which seemed to be more locals than tourists. There aren't any chairs and I'm not sure there were any bathrooms, but it did have a lot of trees for coverage from the sun or rain to put your stuff under. We saw 4 Sea turtles here and a few different species of fish. We didn't swim out super far and could actually stand in most places to see the Turtles. If you're on a big ship like Oasis or Icon or something of that size, this beach is only about a 5 minute drive from that port, which made it a breeze driving back to get back on the ship.
Our Cruise ship ported near by and after during an organized excursion, we were looking for a beach to snorkel and chill. We were very fortunate to learn about this spot from our excursion guide. We took a taxi over (maybe 10 mins drive) and glad we did. The water was clear and the snorkeling was great. Local spot and we learned that Food Trucks come and have snacks if you don't bring your own. While in the water for 10 mins, I saw more sea creatures than I did all day going through the big excursions via the cruise ships. Lots of turtles "just chillin, doing they thing". The water was clam and plenty of views while sitting on the sandy beach. Bathrooms & showers are available so make sure you bring towels. Most of the taxi don't want a "wet person" in their vehicle... and I don't blame them.
This is a wonderful beach. Go to the left near the dock. You'll see many beautiful sea creatures. While snorkeling we saw turtles, stingray, colorful fish and so many other sea creature. If you don't have snorkeling equipment you can rent from St Thomas Adventures. They have bathrooms and a shower to rinse the sand. Plenty of parking too. This will be my go to beach for sure.
What a beautiful spot. We snorkeled and saw several turtles and lots of little fish. Planes coming and going next to the beach , fun to experience. Calm waters and trees for shade. Bathrooms need some updating . No charge to go onto the beach. Gray Food truck was there , beers $4-5. Was able to walk over the hill to the university bus shed and take the bus back to town for $1. Definitely a little trash on this beach , maybe they need more bins about ... I would definitely visit again :-)
This beach is a strong 4.5 stars - my favorite beach on island. Water is calm and warm, and you can watch the planes take off and land while relaxing. I usually hang to the left side of the beach and hide under the shade of the trees when I've had enough sun. There are facilities and an outdoor shower - which is great for a free beach. The only downside is that the beach can get a little trashed, but it's not so bad that it would dissuade me from frequenting this location. Oh, and there's a food truck that sells patties, local fare and liquor across the street!
We found the sea turtles that a lot of the reviews mentioned! We were so excited to see them munching on the sea grass, then taking a leisurely, graceful swim to the surface to breathe for a little bit. It rained the day we were there but it was still beautiful and it wasn't crowded at all. The beach is large so I think, even on a clear day, it wouldn't be congested. Definitely worth the visit. Not much in the way of tropical fish but the sea turtles made it all worthwhile.
If you have a younger child, this is the absolute perfect beach to come to! It's a bit out of the way for anyone in a cruise ship so you may need to catch a taxi, there's ample street parking along the beach. They even have outdoor showers and bathroom facilities (I didn't check those out so not sure of their cleanliness) the beach is pretty long and on a busy day there's about a dozen people. The reason this is a great beach for kids is it has some of the calmest water on St. Thomas which makes it great for kids playing at the shoreline collecting shells, learning to swim, or snorkeling. Also there are no major drops on the ocean floor so you can stand for quite some time out of the shoreline. We didn't snorkel but there were a ton of people doing so and we still managed to see sea turtles (we were told by snorkelers there were 3) popping their heads up now and then. There were fish swimming around us as well as pelicans diving for their lunch. Even more cool for kids and potentially adults is that it's directly next to the airport runway that goes out into the ocean so you see planes both landing and taking off. Be aware that there are no beach chair rentals so it's bring your own or towels, there are plenty of trees lining the beach where folks camp out for shade and also hang clothes and towels to dry on the tree. Also, there are dumpsters for trash so you don't have to lug it back to wherever with you. All in all, great beach, great time!
So I think I might like this beach a bit more than Magen's bay. I know that probably sounds like madness as the other beach was rated one of the highest of all the beaches in the world. This one just seems a lot more low key. There are still a decent amount of people there so you can feel safe, but this beach just feels more low key and less famous. One point that I love doesn't have to do too much with the beach, but the fact that parking is not only pretty easy, it's free! No cost to come in is huge to me. STT is already expensive enough to come to! I also love the fact that all down the road there are lots of food trucks to serve you food and beverages! The beach itself is glorious. The views are still pretty nice, not as nice as Magen's, but still beautiful. The water is so clear and the sand is super smooth to walk on. I highly recommend this beach! The only downside is the bathroom. While I'm thankful there is one, it was repulsive to change in. This could be a one time thing, but seems like the normal.
3 months ago
I live here on st Thomas and this is probably my number 1 beach. It has great snorkeling, and has a little something for everyone, in the middle of the beach is great for just sitting in the water or on the beach as there are not many rocks. The left has big rock as and coral all along in the water where you can find octopus, crabs, fish, stingrays. If you are more adapt at snorkeling you can go out towards the left and past the university dock and there is some great snorkeling there with sea cucumbers, giant pufferfish, eagle rays, some have reported lion fish over in that area even. The right of the beach is filled with rocks, coral and sea glass on the sand. I will leave some photos of all the creatures Ive got on my GoPro. Also tons of sea turtles read more
Exceptional out of the way beach with a local vibe. What we loved: * accessible from the terminus Jitney cab university stop (just a short walk up over a hill) * shaded areas to put out your towels * clear calm water perfect for snorkeling * bathrooms with shower to rinse off * cool handmade signs to promote maintaining the environment Loved visiting Brewers Bay Beach which felt clean safe and family friendly. We felt 100% safe leaving our backpack on the shore while snorkeling and swimming. Saw plenty of fish! There were food trucks as well as a kayak rental option but we did not partake of either. read more
1 year ago
LOVEDDD this beach. It wasn't actually high on my go-to list when I came to St. Thomas, but a couple taxi drivers said it's a pretty much guarantee you'll see sea turtles here (which I did, both times! Many of them!). This is more of a local beach, its not the "prettiest" white sand because of the trees and shrubbery nearby, but it's still a pretty clean beach and big enough that you can spread out no problem. Early in the day, the trees provide a good amount of shade but as it gets later that kinda goes away. The water is fairly clear, the first day I went it was most clear right after it had rained, the second time it was less clear but still pretty visible. As I mentioned, I saw LOTS of sea turtles, they're so calm and cute! I also saw a couple of stingrays, and of course plenty of fish. There were lots of snorkelers here in the middle of the week while boats were in the st. Thomas harbor (Wednesday is the hottest day for tourists per our taxi driver), but when we came Friday this beach was pretty calm. Overall - would rec bringing your snorkel gear and coming here if you want to see some cool marine life! read more
11 months ago
Brewers Bay Beach was everything that we wanted in St. Thomas!! My boyfriend loves airplanes so it was awesome to see some of them landing right next to the water. With 5 ships in port that day we got really lucky with there only being, I would say, 40 people max on the beach, which seemed to be more locals than tourists. There aren't any chairs and I'm not sure there were any bathrooms, but it did have a lot of trees for coverage from the sun or rain to put your stuff under. We saw 4 Sea turtles here and a few different species of fish. We didn't swim out super far and could actually stand in most places to see the Turtles. If you're on a big ship like Oasis or Icon or something of that size, this beach is only about a 5 minute drive from that port, which made it a breeze driving back to get back on the ship. read more
Our Cruise ship ported near by and after during an organized excursion, we were looking for a beach to snorkel and chill. We were very fortunate to learn about this spot from our excursion guide. We took a taxi over (maybe 10 mins drive) and glad we did. The water was clear and the snorkeling was great. Local spot and we learned that Food Trucks come and have snacks if you don't bring your own. While in the water for 10 mins, I saw more sea creatures than I did all day going through the big excursions via the cruise ships. Lots of turtles "just chillin, doing they thing". The water was clam and plenty of views while sitting on the sandy beach. Bathrooms & showers are available so make sure you bring towels. Most of the taxi don't want a "wet person" in their vehicle... and I don't blame them. read more
3 years ago
This is a wonderful beach. Go to the left near the dock. You'll see many beautiful sea creatures. While snorkeling we saw turtles, stingray, colorful fish and so many other sea creature. If you don't have snorkeling equipment you can rent from St Thomas Adventures. They have bathrooms and a shower to rinse the sand. Plenty of parking too. This will be my go to beach for sure. read more
What a beautiful spot. We snorkeled and saw several turtles and lots of little fish. Planes coming and going next to the beach , fun to experience. Calm waters and trees for shade. Bathrooms need some updating . No charge to go onto the beach. Gray Food truck was there , beers $4-5. Was able to walk over the hill to the university bus shed and take the bus back to town for $1. Definitely a little trash on this beach , maybe they need more bins about ... I would definitely visit again :-) read more
4 years ago
This beach is a strong 4.5 stars - my favorite beach on island. Water is calm and warm, and you can watch the planes take off and land while relaxing. I usually hang to the left side of the beach and hide under the shade of the trees when I've had enough sun. There are facilities and an outdoor shower - which is great for a free beach. The only downside is that the beach can get a little trashed, but it's not so bad that it would dissuade me from frequenting this location. Oh, and there's a food truck that sells patties, local fare and liquor across the street! read more
2 years ago
We found the sea turtles that a lot of the reviews mentioned! We were so excited to see them munching on the sea grass, then taking a leisurely, graceful swim to the surface to breathe for a little bit. It rained the day we were there but it was still beautiful and it wasn't crowded at all. The beach is large so I think, even on a clear day, it wouldn't be congested. Definitely worth the visit. Not much in the way of tropical fish but the sea turtles made it all worthwhile. read more
If you have a younger child, this is the absolute perfect beach to come to! It's a bit out of the way for anyone in a cruise ship so you may need to catch a taxi, there's ample street parking along the beach. They even have outdoor showers and bathroom facilities (I didn't check those out so not sure of their cleanliness) the beach is pretty long and on a busy day there's about a dozen people. The reason this is a great beach for kids is it has some of the calmest water on St. Thomas which makes it great for kids playing at the shoreline collecting shells, learning to swim, or snorkeling. Also there are no major drops on the ocean floor so you can stand for quite some time out of the shoreline. We didn't snorkel but there were a ton of people doing so and we still managed to see sea turtles (we were told by snorkelers there were 3) popping their heads up now and then. There were fish swimming around us as well as pelicans diving for their lunch. Even more cool for kids and potentially adults is that it's directly next to the airport runway that goes out into the ocean so you see planes both landing and taking off. Be aware that there are no beach chair rentals so it's bring your own or towels, there are plenty of trees lining the beach where folks camp out for shade and also hang clothes and towels to dry on the tree. Also, there are dumpsters for trash so you don't have to lug it back to wherever with you. All in all, great beach, great time! read more
7 years ago
So I think I might like this beach a bit more than Magen's bay. I know that probably sounds like madness as the other beach was rated one of the highest of all the beaches in the world. This one just seems a lot more low key. There are still a decent amount of people there so you can feel safe, but this beach just feels more low key and less famous. One point that I love doesn't have to do too much with the beach, but the fact that parking is not only pretty easy, it's free! No cost to come in is huge to me. STT is already expensive enough to come to! I also love the fact that all down the road there are lots of food trucks to serve you food and beverages! The beach itself is glorious. The views are still pretty nice, not as nice as Magen's, but still beautiful. The water is so clear and the sand is super smooth to walk on. I highly recommend this beach! The only downside is the bathroom. While I'm thankful there is one, it was repulsive to change in. This could be a one time thing, but seems like the normal. read more
7 years ago
Definitely my favorite beach on St Thomas. It's a quiet family beach! Great for snorkeling, saw a couple sea turtles and lots of fish. Easy access and parking. read more
Date of Visit: April 2013 Definitely the most unique of the beaches that we visited while on our recent trip to STJ and STT, here are a few thoughts: Location: 5 out of 5 I bet that if done right, you could probably walk from the airport to the beach. I mean, it wouldn't be a super close walk, but you could probably do it. Actually, if you're carrying a lot of stuff, you might as well get a cab. The beach itself is located on the campus of the University of the Virgin Islands, but it's not like you have to drive out of the way through the campus to get to it. There's street parking along the beach, and I saw a parking lot too across the median. Amenities/Commodities: 4 out of 5 Not that bad of a place. There's a little house that has a changing area/shower/bathroom in it, and it was clean and well-maintained. Looking for food or drink? While it doesn't have a restaurant, two very entrepreneurial food trucks are usually set up, serving a mix of island cuisine and Americana. Want some Johnny Cakes stuffed with salted fish? Sure. Want some chips, burgers, or hot dogs? Yep. Want some roti? Yes I! There is not, however, a shop where you can buy sundries or rent watersports equipment, which is just as fine for me. There are, however, a lot of picnic tables in the area, and lots of open grass where you can set up canopies and the like. Ambiance/Seclusion: 3.5 out of 5 This is the thing, right? The beach itself is quite beautiful, and I saw that some of the boat owners who had moored their vessels in the bay had taken their dinghys to the beach, tied them up, and slept in hammocks up in the trees. All very idyllic, and the rocky and pebbly sand gives it a different touch and feel than any other of the beaches. But wait...what's that noise, and what's that coming down (or up?) Why, it's the airplanes that land and take off from STT airport. If you time your visit right, you may not see any of the commercial airliners take off or land, but since we had quite a bit of time that day to spend at the beach, we saw maybe 6 or 7 commercial flights all land in succession, not more than 5 - 10 minutes apart from one another. (see my pictures) Locals only rating: 5 out of 5 I am happy to report that there were very few tourists on the day that we went. As a matter of fact, the fiance and I might have been the only two non island dwellers. I saw a few older women swimming around, a few families having a bbq, and the most interesting part was watching two guys clean conch meat that they had previously busted out of shells. Being the inquisitive type, I wanted to see what they were doing, and they were very open about showing me the process - and get this, even gave me a taste of fresh conch. That stuff is going HAMMMMMM! Overall: 4 out of 5 Definitely worth a visit, especially if you have a child (or child like person) in your family who is fascinated by airplanes landing and taking off next to the beach. This isn't the same intensity as what you would find at St. Barts or St. Maarten, but you'll still get to see some airplanes. I particularly liked the fact that there were food trucks lined up on the street, and that it was visited by mainly locals on the day we went. read more
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