We went here after visiting the Botanical garden, which is just minutes away. Mountain top is a…read moreHUGE store with every conceivable souvenir from the island. Everything you can imagine and more. They sell the ubiquitous jewelry and even bottles of rum to take home. Plus, they have a daiquiri station in the back. The wife had a banana daiquiri and loved it! I was driving and had no alcohol. The drink had a kick and was worth the $11.95 for 8 oz. The woman/cashier was totally rude and not friendly, but even her bad attitude could not detract from the daiquiri and the spectacular views of Megan beach and islands. If you are in the area this place is totally worth the drive. You can do all your shopping in one place. Prices are better at the market in Charlotte-Amalie but I think the selection and quality is better at Mountain top.

It was too cloudy to see everything at the very top of the mountain, but there were some nice…read moreviewpoints along the way that we were able to stop at. I feel like it's always impressive to get a high view of a new city/country and this was no exception. We did drive to the very top as well to try a Banana Daiquiri. Neither my guy nor I are big fans of banana flavored things, but this was very tasty! We were pleasantly surprised by it and would definitely get again. The stand is located within a very large souvenir shop that is a tourist trap with very overpriced items. We didn't see anything that was impressive or interesting enough to actually get.

Amazing view of the south side of the island from up above Charlotte Amalie. It overlooks the main…read moreharbor, so you can see the cruise ships coming and going. It's helpful at e beginning of a trip to get the layout, or a bit in to have a bird's eye view of some of the places you've been. There are about 15 parking spaces and I've seen the lot get too filled with your buses to get into, or to want to get into, during the busy part of the day. But outside peak hours, you can pretty much have the spot to yourself. It's a very quick drive from Drake's seat, which provides a similar overlook on the other side of the island, basically on the same ridge looking down to the north. There's no charge. There are some doors that might be restrooms, but they aren't open all the time, so I'm not sure, and as far as I saw there were no services available.

This outlook is a great way to hit pause on life and just be for a few moments. By far this is one…read moreof the better places to cruise ship watch with a glass of wine (yep there are no open container laws in St. Thomas). The sunsets are also amazing from this point. A few vendors post hurricanes still set up shop when cruise ships are in so you may be able to buy cheap Island souvenirs up here if you're visiting and they also sell alcohol ( but it depends on which vendor is there). The parking situation sucks, but if you come closer to sunset the cruise ship passengers will all be back on their ships leaving the area empty. Relax, enjoy and unwind in one of the most scenic places on the south side of St. Thomas. #St.Thomas #USVI

My favorite area in St Thomas…read more The architecture is incredible. Me and my girlfriend enjoyed being here tremendously. We miss it tbh :( There are so many retail shops and restaurants to browse through, shop, eat, and drink at. I really enjoyed the Breitling store. The gentlemen working showed us some beautiful watches and treated us to some beer while we looked around. Gladys' Cafe is the go to spot for local cuisine. Her conch fritters are to die for. Yum! I could spend hours here just walking around grabbing a cocktail here and there and sharing an app with my girlfriend, which we did. Ha ;) It's truly a beautiful place with tons of charm and appeal and has so much to offer anyone who comes. I recommend coming in the early evening though because it can get quite hot in the daytime due to all of the concrete, bricks, etc. It's tough to find a place to cool off unless you go inside one of the shops or restaurants. There is plenty of parking, but chances are you'll have to pay, which we did. It's much easier than driving around looking for a free spot. Enjoy :)

We spent half a day walking the streets and checking out the largest city on St. Thomas. There is a…read morepaid parking lot that made everything easy and we found a parking spot easily on a weekday. The streets are historic and it is easy to imagine merchants selling spices and other exotics in the 16th and 17th centuries. The architecture has not been changed and it is fun to explore the nooks and crannies along the streets. Today, there are seemingly dozens of jewelry stores. The wife and kids checked them out. It is definitely a walking city although there are lots of open air taxis that drive around and solicit business. There was more to see than we had time to explore. We did not make it up the hill to see an observatory. We were not able to take the zip line up the other mountain but there is a good view. One tip, if you have a car or even take a taxi, make it up to skyline drive for beautiful views of the bay and other islands. Well worth the short drive from the city.

I live here on st Thomas and this is probably my number 1 beach. It has great snorkeling, and has a…read morelittle 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

Exceptional out of the way beach with a local vibe…read more 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.

We had a great time in Charlotte Amalie! Our walking tour of Government Hill was part of a shore…read moreexcursion booked through NCL. This is where you'll find Blackbeard's Castle, the Three Queens, 99 Steps, and historical Danish homes. The Government House was pointed out to us on the hill, but the tour didn't really stop there. We started at Blackbeard's Castle. It was a downhill trek from there, which is fortunately much easier as you make your descent down the 99 Steps to the Three Queens sculpture. This is where we encountered an iguana sitting above us in a Shak Shak (Mimosa) tree. In the Kongen Quarter, we passed by the Villa Notman House. Unfortunately, it was difficult to see its beauty through all the palm fronds. It's a salmon pink house with white iron balcony railings that were imported from New Orleans. You can book a tour of the house if you have more time. It looks amazing in pictures. Hotel 1829 was once a home built for a French merchant before being converted to a hotel. It can be seen right before taking another set of steps down to Educators Park. The walking tour was a nice overview of what Government Hill has to offer. It was a great day full of cool Caribbean breezes and lots of sun & fun.

Government Hill has always been my fall back plan to snagging a parking spot that no one knows…read moreabout when going to eat out in town on run errands. Yep its the home of the Government House where the Governor works from when he isn't on St. Croix, and is also of where you can find the famous tourist attraction 99 steps (read my review) that goes to Blackbeard's castle. But going back to the parking spots, they sit in front of hotel 1829, which was apparently built in that year by a French captain, and I've never received a notice or seen anyone towed for parking there. It says reserved for their guests only but no one patrols it. You can also find a hidden spot or two behind the stall reserved for the Governor and Lt. Governor's car. If all of those spots are taken, there are more spots further down the hill. What I really love about this place is the garden that is across the street from Government House. I think its for the use of the people that work in Government House but no one has ever told me any differently anytime I've been there. The foliage has surprisingly completely grown back after the hurricanes and they have benches to relax on. This spot is definitely worth a stop if you're vising from a cruise ship and to also get in a scenic photo of the Charlotte Amalie Bay. #St.Thomas #USVI

Very enjoyable way to see St Thomas. Our tour guide was amazing, knowing the rich history and…read moreleisure walking. So much fun making our own cocktails!

Shebah was our guide, and she did an excellent job sharing the island history while showing us new…read moresights and delicious food. We had five food stops on the tour. It started at the fort, and then we went to a beautiful restaurant for appetizers and bushwhackers. Then we got tea nearby with another appetizer and made our way to the main course of chicken and rice with plantains. After that we got to play bartender at a famous bar, and we made ourselves painkillers. Finally, we finished up at a gorgeous family owned restaurant for bananas foster. Adults and children enjoyed!

Room was right on the beach which is what we wanted. The front desk staff were super friendly and…read moreaccommodating. We arrived early due to our flight time and were able to leave our luggage in the lobby while we headed to the beach. By the time we sat, they had our room ready (before 1pm). Each room is designed differently/privately owned. Ours was set up nicely with a great view from the balcony and a coffee pot. Our only complaint was the cleanliness of the shower and some of the construction that was going on at the resort, especially for the price we paid even in the off season. We would stay here again next time without hesitation.

The entire resort staff was very professional, insightful, courteous and knowledgeable of the St…read more Thomas Virgin Islands culture and customs. I am very appreciative for Dononver, Teddy, Jo and Ciego as it relates to me having a wonderful visit and I definitely plan to visit again. Thank you so much for your hospitality and services rendered. Over the top!

At Coki Beach, you arrive expecting a quiet little Caribbean beach... and instead you get something…read morefar more entertaining a lively slice of island life. Parking can be a bit of a treasure hunt and you might have to pay a few bucks to tuck your vehicle somewhere respectable, but once you step onto that sand the water steals the show. Crystal clear, warm, and loaded with reef fish, this spot is famous for some of the easiest snorkeling on Saint Thomas just walk right in and you're suddenly swimming in what feels like a natural aquarium. Right next door sits Coral World Ocean Park, where they've been studying and showing off Caribbean sea life since 1978, which explains why the waters around Coki are absolutely teeming with colorful fish. But the real charm here isn't just the water it's the scene. Picture beach bars pouring rum punches, food stands grilling up island favorites, music drifting across the sand, and an assortment of savory characters , "I'm not saying it's a party... but it's definitely not a library." It's colorful, a little chaotic, and completely unforgettable the kind of beach where the snorkeling is world-class and the people-watching might be even better.

Parking is difficult and it's insanely crowded here. This is definitely a tourist trap. They charge…read more$7 per chair and $12 for an umbrella, which is fine if they want to, but then they are very rude when you turn them down. One of the men kept telling us to move so he could put more chairs right where we were and told us we were "in his way." It's a public beach and I should be able to lay on my towel where I'm not in anyone's way and not get this treatment. This behavior also extended to others that didn't pay for chairs. The snorkeling isn't even impressive here. We snorkeled nearly every day for over a week at different beaches and this was bottom of the list. Glad we weren't planning on staying long anyways. I literally enjoyed this place soo little, that I forgot to take pictures of it. Drinks were weak, but the fish we got was tasty and fresh.