Michelle's Guidebook for Sapphire 211

Michelle
Michelle's Guidebook for Sapphire 211

Drinks & Nightlife

Its iconic, and close (in Red Hook). Perhaps for the younger crowd, but still has great food and fun, this PARKING LOT bar and restaurant, is an icon in Red hook. Lobster on Wednesdays is unbeatable but show up EARLY. At 9pm, the restaurant transforms into a street party night club. Check it out!
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Duffy's Love Shack
6500 Red Hook Rd
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Its iconic, and close (in Red Hook). Perhaps for the younger crowd, but still has great food and fun, this PARKING LOT bar and restaurant, is an icon in Red hook. Lobster on Wednesdays is unbeatable but show up EARLY. At 9pm, the restaurant transforms into a street party night club. Check it out!
Great burgers during the day, and can have a fun, party vibe later on. They make STRONG drinks and have cheap options during HH.
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The Tap & Still Redhook
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Great burgers during the day, and can have a fun, party vibe later on. They make STRONG drinks and have cheap options during HH.
If you want a nightcap, and hang out to meet fellow tourists and Sapphire locals, this is the place to go after dinner (but they do close at 10pm). This is mere steps from our unit.
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Slice Vi - Craft Pizza & Cafe
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If you want a nightcap, and hang out to meet fellow tourists and Sapphire locals, this is the place to go after dinner (but they do close at 10pm). This is mere steps from our unit.

Beaches & Nature

Its just a short walk away, has a coffee shop, beach bar (with great burgers) and a pizza place -- plus a cute boutique. And Sapphire Beach bar has music/parties at least once a week -- usually on Sundays. It has a really fun vibe.
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Sapphire Beach
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Its just a short walk away, has a coffee shop, beach bar (with great burgers) and a pizza place -- plus a cute boutique. And Sapphire Beach bar has music/parties at least once a week -- usually on Sundays. It has a really fun vibe.
If Sapphire Beach is really windy, its always calm here. Its a small, fun, CALM beach with a nice bar and casual restaurant during the day and fancy restaurant (Sunset Grille) at night. Good snorkeling too!
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Secret Harbor Beach
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If Sapphire Beach is really windy, its always calm here. Its a small, fun, CALM beach with a nice bar and casual restaurant during the day and fancy restaurant (Sunset Grille) at night. Good snorkeling too!
Less than a mile away this is a national parks beach so it's not commercialized. Very quiet and pristine beach. Good snorkeling as well.
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Lindqvist Beach
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Less than a mile away this is a national parks beach so it's not commercialized. Very quiet and pristine beach. Good snorkeling as well.
Favorite spot to spend a day on St John. Beautiful beach with great facilities (chair rental, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, etc).
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Honeymoon Beach
Main Rd
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Favorite spot to spend a day on St John. Beautiful beach with great facilities (chair rental, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, etc).
Take the water ferry from crown bay (right next to Tickles restaurant) to Water island ($10 round trip) and then take the free shuttle or walk the 1/2 mile to Honeymoon beach. Your won't regret spending a day here. You can use the free chairs and umbrellas at Dinghy's beach bar/restaurant. Enjoy the beautiful calm beach and the party vibe.
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Water Island
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Take the water ferry from crown bay (right next to Tickles restaurant) to Water island ($10 round trip) and then take the free shuttle or walk the 1/2 mile to Honeymoon beach. Your won't regret spending a day here. You can use the free chairs and umbrellas at Dinghy's beach bar/restaurant. Enjoy the beautiful calm beach and the party vibe.
A great place to people watch, and the snorkeling is great too. The fish are extremely “friendly.” My suggestion is get there early (at 9-10am) and head down to the far left of the beach. It is less crowded and the best snorkeling is right along the rocks on the left. You’ll have the place to yourself until 10-11am. Its beautiful. Don’t go if there are >2 cruise ships, unless you like crowds. The food service is decent and there’s some shopping type options in little vendor stalls. You may want to go to Coral World, an aquarium that is attached. Its very fun and a must-do if you have kids. Clip a coupon out of the “This Week in St. Thomas” magazine you can grab at the airport and save something like $3/pp. I think the price is $18 adults/$12 kids, or something like that. There is food and some small beach shops too. $6 taxi each. Parking is $5. Beach chairs are $5.
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Coki Beach
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A great place to people watch, and the snorkeling is great too. The fish are extremely “friendly.” My suggestion is get there early (at 9-10am) and head down to the far left of the beach. It is less crowded and the best snorkeling is right along the rocks on the left. You’ll have the place to yourself until 10-11am. Its beautiful. Don’t go if there are >2 cruise ships, unless you like crowds. The food service is decent and there’s some shopping type options in little vendor stalls. You may want to go to Coral World, an aquarium that is attached. Its very fun and a must-do if you have kids. Clip a coupon out of the “This Week in St. Thomas” magazine you can grab at the airport and save something like $3/pp. I think the price is $18 adults/$12 kids, or something like that. There is food and some small beach shops too. $6 taxi each. Parking is $5. Beach chairs are $5.
One of the most highly-filmed beaches on the planet and for good reason. Once you've been there, you'll see it in movies and say "I've been there!". It did take a bit of a beating in the hurricanes, but I hear the services are mostly back and running. Getting there and back: Sapphire is really close to the Ferry Dock, so that is great. Ride the Safari to the Ferry ($1 each). Take the Ferry to St. John. Leaves every hour. $8.15 pp each way. Take a Taxi to the beach ($7 pp). Hang out at the beach all day. SOOOO nice. Trunk has the famous underwater trail that goes out to the rock. Then taxi back ($6-7 pp) -- stop in town for some shopping/eating if you want -- and Ferry back ($6) and Taxi back to Sapphire ($4). It can get a little spendy with all the transportation. This is the most "famous" beach on St. John. But keep reading for MY favorite.
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Trunk Bay
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One of the most highly-filmed beaches on the planet and for good reason. Once you've been there, you'll see it in movies and say "I've been there!". It did take a bit of a beating in the hurricanes, but I hear the services are mostly back and running. Getting there and back: Sapphire is really close to the Ferry Dock, so that is great. Ride the Safari to the Ferry ($1 each). Take the Ferry to St. John. Leaves every hour. $8.15 pp each way. Take a Taxi to the beach ($7 pp). Hang out at the beach all day. SOOOO nice. Trunk has the famous underwater trail that goes out to the rock. Then taxi back ($6-7 pp) -- stop in town for some shopping/eating if you want -- and Ferry back ($6) and Taxi back to Sapphire ($4). It can get a little spendy with all the transportation. This is the most "famous" beach on St. John. But keep reading for MY favorite.
This is the most famous beach on St. Thomas. It is gorgeous. It is usually calm and seriously beautiful. But...Avoid it like the plague on days with lots of Cruise Ships in town (check out the VINOW cruise ship schedule to figure this out). Generally, it is quietest on the weekend, sometimes including Fridays. Sundays tend to be the day that all the locals visit here. There is a nice bar and a beach cafe with suitable choices for lunch. Snorkeling isn't great so don't bother. Chairs are not too expensive and can be bought in the beach shop (which has some really cute stuff by the way!). There are life guards. I'd suggest doing a 2 hour island tour (check out Franko and Brenda's Fun Tours), have them take you to Mountain Top for some souvenir shopping and a seriously gorgeous view of Magens and then drop you off at Magens for the rest of the day. It will be unforgettable.
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Magens Bay Beach
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This is the most famous beach on St. Thomas. It is gorgeous. It is usually calm and seriously beautiful. But...Avoid it like the plague on days with lots of Cruise Ships in town (check out the VINOW cruise ship schedule to figure this out). Generally, it is quietest on the weekend, sometimes including Fridays. Sundays tend to be the day that all the locals visit here. There is a nice bar and a beach cafe with suitable choices for lunch. Snorkeling isn't great so don't bother. Chairs are not too expensive and can be bought in the beach shop (which has some really cute stuff by the way!). There are life guards. I'd suggest doing a 2 hour island tour (check out Franko and Brenda's Fun Tours), have them take you to Mountain Top for some souvenir shopping and a seriously gorgeous view of Magens and then drop you off at Magens for the rest of the day. It will be unforgettable.
Bring snorkel gear and check out all the turtles! Also a great place to watch planes come in as its right next to the airstrip. There are restrooms and a few food trucks. Bring towels or your own chairs.
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Brewers Bay Beach
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Bring snorkel gear and check out all the turtles! Also a great place to watch planes come in as its right next to the airstrip. There are restrooms and a few food trucks. Bring towels or your own chairs.
A nice calm beach on St. John where you are bound to see turtles. Check out Vi Ecotours for full day packages.
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Maho Bay
Route 20
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A nice calm beach on St. John where you are bound to see turtles. Check out Vi Ecotours for full day packages.
Just past Trunk Bay on St. John. This is another lovely beach, a little bigger and less crowded than neighboring Trunk Bay. You can rent chairs and watersports equipment and there's a restaurant for lunch.
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Cinnamon Bay Beach
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Just past Trunk Bay on St. John. This is another lovely beach, a little bigger and less crowded than neighboring Trunk Bay. You can rent chairs and watersports equipment and there's a restaurant for lunch.

Essentials

Its close (in Red Hook) and is a cute and friendly market that even caters to special diets (like guten free), which is not too easy to find on STT. Keep in mind that groceries are EXPENSIVE here though. Eating out is normal priced but groceries are much more. Go figure...
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Moe's Fresh Market Redhook
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Its close (in Red Hook) and is a cute and friendly market that even caters to special diets (like guten free), which is not too easy to find on STT. Keep in mind that groceries are EXPENSIVE here though. Eating out is normal priced but groceries are much more. Go figure...
If you find yourself in need of a drug store and/or pharmacy, Chelsea if only a mile away in Red Hook.
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Chelsea Drug Store Redhook
102 Red Hook Rd
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If you find yourself in need of a drug store and/or pharmacy, Chelsea if only a mile away in Red Hook.
If you have medical needs, this is an urgent care clinic right in red hook.
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Red Hook Family Practice
6500 Red Hook Rd
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If you have medical needs, this is an urgent care clinic right in red hook.

Super Convenient

This restaurant, which is located poolside at our complex, is now called Sudi's Caribbean Grille. Its an excellent choice for good food right onsite, with no need to drive or take a taxi.
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Slice Vi - Craft Pizza & Cafe
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This restaurant, which is located poolside at our complex, is now called Sudi's Caribbean Grille. Its an excellent choice for good food right onsite, with no need to drive or take a taxi.
A coffee shop and convenience store at Sapphire Beach. Really good breakfast sandwiches that you can take a few steps away and enjoy while watching the waves.
The Beach Buzz
A coffee shop and convenience store at Sapphire Beach. Really good breakfast sandwiches that you can take a few steps away and enjoy while watching the waves.
Great place for a a drink and a burger. Right on Sapphire beach and only a 3 minute walk from the condo.
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Sapphire Beach Bar
Smith Bay Road
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Great place for a a drink and a burger. Right on Sapphire beach and only a 3 minute walk from the condo.

Food scene

Great inexpensive burgers (best on the island), excellent fries, strong drinks right in Red Hook.
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The Tap & Still Redhook
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Great inexpensive burgers (best on the island), excellent fries, strong drinks right in Red Hook.
My favorite restaurant in Red Hook. Where all the locals go. Can go wrong with anything on the menu. Its small so ensure you make a reservation or plan to sit at the bar.
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XO Bistro
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My favorite restaurant in Red Hook. Where all the locals go. Can go wrong with anything on the menu. Its small so ensure you make a reservation or plan to sit at the bar.
Great pizza and great vibes, with a view overlooking American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook.
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Island Time Pub
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Great pizza and great vibes, with a view overlooking American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook.
A fancy restaurant for a special night out in Red Hook.
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The Easterly
1 Red Hook Rd
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A fancy restaurant for a special night out in Red Hook.
Good mexican food and great margaritas (happy hour pitcher specials from 3-6pm). Its inside so the AC feels good and there are large TVs for watching sports.
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Agave
Emile Milo Francis Memorial Drive
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Good mexican food and great margaritas (happy hour pitcher specials from 3-6pm). Its inside so the AC feels good and there are large TVs for watching sports.
A cute little sushi bar with good quality food right in Red Hook.
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Raw Sushi & Sake Bar
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A cute little sushi bar with good quality food right in Red Hook.
They have GREAT service and really good (authentic) food, with a beautiful seaside location about 15 min from Sapphire.
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Mim's Seaside Bistro
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They have GREAT service and really good (authentic) food, with a beautiful seaside location about 15 min from Sapphire.
Hands down my favorite restaurant on the island -- best steaks, phenomenal view, perfect for special occasions. Its about 25 min from Sapphire above Havensight and the Cruise port.
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Prime at Paradise point
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Hands down my favorite restaurant on the island -- best steaks, phenomenal view, perfect for special occasions. Its about 25 min from Sapphire above Havensight and the Cruise port.
A really nice restaurant in St. John. Make reservations WELL IN ADVANCE. You won't be disappointed.
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Morgan's Mango
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A really nice restaurant in St. John. Make reservations WELL IN ADVANCE. You won't be disappointed.
A lovely nice restaurant in St. John. Reservations strongly recommended.
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1864 The Restaurant
503 Mongoose Jct
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A lovely nice restaurant in St. John. Reservations strongly recommended.
Good food and drinks along with a old world flare.
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Old Stone Farmhouse
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Good food and drinks along with a old world flare.
Great food and a fun beach vibe.
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Caribbean Fish Market
6800 Nazareth Rd
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Great food and a fun beach vibe.
Wholesome and tasty food really close by.
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Pangea Terra Table
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Wholesome and tasty food really close by.
A casual seaside bistro, nice for lunch. It closes by evening time.
Sangria's Beachside Bistro
A casual seaside bistro, nice for lunch. It closes by evening time.
A nice casual restaurant with a wonderful seaside feel. Good HH tacos and more.
Lanai Restaurant @ Limetree Beach
A nice casual restaurant with a wonderful seaside feel. Good HH tacos and more.
A brand new high-end dining option at Sapphire Beach (you can walk from our unit, avoiding the parking issues of Red Hook). The perfect place for a special occasion dinner. Great ambience, food and service. Pricey, but worth it.
SeaSalt
A brand new high-end dining option at Sapphire Beach (you can walk from our unit, avoiding the parking issues of Red Hook). The perfect place for a special occasion dinner. Great ambience, food and service. Pricey, but worth it.

Sightseeing

A fun day sail or sunset sail right from Sapphire Marina.
Virgin Islands Day Sailing
6720 Smith Bay Rd
A fun day sail or sunset sail right from Sapphire Marina.
Take an exhilerating Parasail adventure (or rent jet skis) right at Sapphire Marina.
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Parasail Virgin Islands
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Take an exhilerating Parasail adventure (or rent jet skis) right at Sapphire Marina.
A great way to see the best sights of St. Thomas or St. John, and they can pick you up right at the condo. I've taken the tour and can attest that Mickey and Laurel are great.
Sunfari
A great way to see the best sights of St. Thomas or St. John, and they can pick you up right at the condo. I've taken the tour and can attest that Mickey and Laurel are great.
The boat is right here and the owners live on property. A really nice sailing trip!
Sailing the Cosmos Charters
The boat is right here and the owners live on property. A really nice sailing trip!
If you're traveling with a group and want to do a private tour out of Sapphire Marina, this is the company to use. They have boats from 6-25 people max, and the day is all yours.
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St. Thomas Boat Rental
6501 Red Hook Rd
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If you're traveling with a group and want to do a private tour out of Sapphire Marina, this is the company to use. They have boats from 6-25 people max, and the day is all yours.
Located right at Sapphire Marina, this is a fun thing to do when the waters are fairly calm.
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Coastal Water Sports, St. Thomas
Smith Bay Road
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Located right at Sapphire Marina, this is a fun thing to do when the waters are fairly calm.

Stadsadvies

Wat je mee moet nemen

St. Thomas is very casual. Leave the fancy stuff at home.

No need for high heels or long slacks. Even the nicest restaurants accept men in (nice, walking type) shorts and flip-flops, and a casual sun dress/sandals is fine for women.
Wat je mee moet nemen

Only reef friendly sunscreen is allowed.

Just buy it in stores here. The kind they sell is the kind that is allowed. The coffee shop and boutique both sell it at Sapphire Beach.