Photo of Hawksnest beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Hawksnest beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Hawksnest beach with spacious multi bays

Photo of Hawksnest beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Hawksnest beach and the settlement

Photo of Hawksnest beach and its beautiful scenery

Photo of Hawksnest beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Hawksnest beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.3

Very good

Hawksnest beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hawksnest beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hawksnest beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Windmill Bar is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Hawksnest beach?

There are 83 places to stay in the Hawksnest beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Hawksnest beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6362218&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sugar Mill Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9017529&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Hideout</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5190566&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean View Villas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6402206&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tortola Adventure Private Villa Ocean-View Pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8267343&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">More Than Beauty Properties</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9302967&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Modern 3-bedroom villa with pool</a></li></ul>

#9 out of 76 in Cruz Bay

8.3

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Fully waves protected

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Located within the settlement

Cruz Bay • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

9 - Excellent 800m

Bar The Windmill Bar

9.2 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Coco Jim's Café

9.6 - Exceptional 1.5km

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Greengos Caribbean Cantina

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

700m

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

720m

Park National Park Field

2km

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

2.1km

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

2.3km

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

2.3km

Park St John Native plant garden

2.7km

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

3.2km

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

3.2km

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

2.4km

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

2.4km

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

7.8km

Supermarket Food Center

9.6km

Grocery Store Louie's Market

8 - Very good 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

9.4 - Excellent 920m

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

990m

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

9.8 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

9.8 - Exceptional 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

10 - Exceptional 9.5km

Tourist Attraction Champagne Catamaran

9.8 - Exceptional 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Captain Nautica Excursions, Tours, & Boat Rentals

8 - Very good 9.6km

Art Gallery Bajo el Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room

9.8 - Exceptional 2km

Aquarium Coral World Ocean Park

8.8km

Historical Landmark Annaberg Sugar Plantation

5.6km

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About

Hawksnest beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 9th place out of 76 beaches in the United States Virgin Islands region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Hawksnest beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

18 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Maho Bay beach, which has a rating of 8.7.

Hawksnest beach is located in United States Virgin Islands within Cruz Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the St.John island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

8.2 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cruz Bay • 2.3 km

Map of beach

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

9 - Excellent 800m

Bar The Windmill Bar

9.2 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Coco Jim's Café

9.6 - Exceptional 1.5km

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Greengos Caribbean Cantina

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

700m

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

720m

Park National Park Field

2km

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

2.1km

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

2.3km

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

2.3km

Park St John Native plant garden

2.7km

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

3.2km

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

3.2km

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

2.4km

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

2.4km

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

7.8km

Supermarket Food Center

9.6km

Grocery Store Louie's Market

8 - Very good 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

9.4 - Excellent 920m

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

990m

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

9.8 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

9.8 - Exceptional 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

8.8 - Excellent 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

10 - Exceptional 9.5km

Tourist Attraction Champagne Catamaran

9.8 - Exceptional 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Captain Nautica Excursions, Tours, & Boat Rentals

8 - Very good 9.6km

Art Gallery Bajo el Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room

9.8 - Exceptional 2km

Aquarium Coral World Ocean Park

8.8km

Historical Landmark Annaberg Sugar Plantation

5.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

10.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Ocean View Villas

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Cruz Bay • 12.8km from center

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10.8km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

The Hideout

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Cruz Bay • 12.8km from center

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19.8km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Abigail's Spectacular 2 bedrooms-Entire Apartment

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Cruz Bay • 22km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

What to do in Hawksnest beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Hawksnest beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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Nearest Beaches

570m 8 min walk

Caneel Bay beach Caneel Bay beach

7.6 Very good

800m 10 min walk

Turtle Bay beach II Turtle Bay beach II

7.8 Very good

930m 12 min walk

Oppenheimer beach Oppenheimer beach

7.5 Very good

990m 13 min walk

Jumbie beach Jumbie beach

7.8 Very good

1km 13 min walk

Turtle Bay beach Turtle Bay beach

7.8 Very good

1.4km 18 min walk

Honeymoon beach Honeymoon beach

8.5 Excellent

1.4km 19 min walk

Trunk Bay beach Trunk Bay beach

8.7 Excellent

1.6km 22 min walk

Salomon beach Salomon beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Cruz Bay • 2.3km

Transport

Airport

SPB • 17km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

Lace M.

10 Exceptional

I highly recommend this beach! The sand is incredibly soft and the water is crystal clear and stunning. The view is absolutely breathtaking. Our experience at this beach was nothing short of amazing!

July 2023

The Hammer

10 Exceptional

The beach is simply stunning! It was our top priority when we arrived in STJ. The snorkeling experience was decent, and we had no trouble finding a spot to park for free. The beach is conveniently located, and we didn't have to walk too far to find some natural shade.

July 2023

Rosie J.

10 Exceptional

St. John boasts yet another stunning beach with crystal-clear turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, or simply lounging and taking in the breathtaking views. There's ample space to enjoy all the beach has to offer.

July 2023

Maddy Mac

10 Exceptional

After failing to secure a parking spot at Trunk Bay, we stumbled upon this hidden gem of a beach. Parking was a breeze, and the beach was conveniently located just a stone's throw away from the water. The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the stunning coral reef that we had the pleasure of exploring. However, it's worth noting that sea urchins are prevalent on the east side of the beach, so proceed with caution. Despite this, we spent an entire afternoon snorkeling and soaking up the sun at this breathtaking beach.

July 2023

Kusa

10 Exceptional

The beach was absolutely stunning, with just the right amount of waves to make it exciting. The views were breathtaking and the sand was immaculate. It's safe to say that this beach was my top pick out of all the ones I visited. However, it's important to note that there were no food or drink options available, at least not during our visit, so it's best to bring your own supplies.

July 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Hawksnest beach?

The Hawksnest beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Hawksnest beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hawksnest beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Hawksnest beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Hawksnest beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Hawksnest beach is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Hawksnest beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Hawksnest beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Hawksnest beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hawksnest beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hawksnest beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Windmill Bar is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Hawksnest beach?

There are 83 places to stay in the Hawksnest beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Hawksnest beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Hawksnest beach from parking?

The Hawksnest beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Hawksnest beach?

There are 3 attractions near Hawksnest beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Hawksnest beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Hawksnest beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.