Photo of Peter Bay beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Peter Bay beach with turquoise pure water surface

7.7

Very good

Peter Bay beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Peter Bay beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.RainTree Café is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Peter Bay beach?

There are 82 places to stay in the Peter Bay beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Peter Bay 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>

#38 out of 76 in Cruz Bay

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom

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Located within the settlement

Cruz Bay • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant RainTree Café

8.2 - Very good 510m

Restaurant Coco Jim's Café

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Bar The Windmill Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

1km

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

1.4km

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

1.4km

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

1.5km

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

2.6km

Park St John Native plant garden

2.9km

Park National Park Field

3.9km

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

4km

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

4.2km

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

3.9km

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

4.3km

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

560m

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

9.8 - Exceptional 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

8.8 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

10 - Exceptional 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Belmont Point

9 - Excellent 8.2km

Tourist Attraction South Haulover Beach

9 - Excellent 8.4km

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

9.8 - Exceptional 9.3km

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

9.8 - Exceptional 3.9km

Historical Landmark Annaberg Sugar Plantation

3.3km

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About

Peter Bay beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 38th place out of 76 beaches in the United States Virgin Islands region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small bay 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Peter Bay 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

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.

Peter Bay 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 • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant RainTree Café

8.2 - Very good 510m

Restaurant Coco Jim's Café

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Bar The Windmill Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Heading East Bar & Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant Shambles Island Bar and Grill

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Italian Restaurant ZoZo's at Caneel Bay

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Seafood Restaurant 1864 The Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Sun Dog Cafe

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Hiking Area Cinnamon Bay Trail

1km

Hiking Area L'Esperance trailhead

1.4km

National Park Virgin Islands National Park

1.4km

Hiking Area Peace Hill Trail

1.5km

Hiking Area Caneel Hill Trail

2.6km

Park St John Native plant garden

2.9km

Park National Park Field

3.9km

Hiking Area Lind Point Trail

4km

Park Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park

4.2km

Ice Cream Shop St. John Scoops

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Sandwich Shop North Shore Deli

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Ice Cream Shop Cool Desires

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Supermarket Dolphin Gourmet Market - Westin

3.9km

Grocery Store Baby’s Mini Mart

4.3km

Grocery Store Moe's Fresh Market Redhook

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail

560m

Tourist Attraction Jumbie Beach

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Dennis Bay Greathouse Ruins

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel

9.8 - Exceptional 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Carolina Corral

8.8 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Gun Point

10 - Exceptional 7.3km

Tourist Attraction Belmont Point

9 - Excellent 8.2km

Tourist Attraction South Haulover Beach

9 - Excellent 8.4km

Tourist Attraction Parasail Virgin Islands

9.8 - Exceptional 9.3km

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

9.8 - Exceptional 3.9km

Historical Landmark Annaberg Sugar Plantation

3.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

9.5km from the beach

Tortola Adventure Private Villa Ocean-View Pool

Located at nearest locality

Cruz Bay • 22km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

630m 8 min walk

Little Cinnamon beach Little Cinnamon beach

8.3 Very good

850m 11 min walk

Trunk Bay beach Trunk Bay beach

8.7 Excellent

1.3km 18 min walk

Jumbie beach Jumbie beach

7.8 Very good

1.6km 22 min walk

Oppenheimer beach Oppenheimer beach

7.5 Very good

1.8km 23 min walk

Maho Bay beach Maho Bay beach

8.7 Excellent

2.2km

Hawksnest beach Hawksnest beach

8.3 Very good

2.3km

Francis Bay beach Francis Bay beach

7.4 Good

2.5km

Caneel Bay beach Caneel Bay beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Cruz Bay • 4.3km

Transport

Airport

SPB • 19km

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7.7 Very good

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10 Exceptional

St John has numerous beaches that are almost too good to be true.

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Peter Bay beach?

The Peter Bay 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 Peter Bay beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Peter Bay 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.

Is the Peter Bay 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.

Peter Bay beach is partially protected from waves.

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

Is the Peter Bay 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 Peter Bay beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded 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 Peter Bay beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Peter Bay beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.RainTree Café is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Peter Bay beach?

There are 82 places to stay in the Peter Bay beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Peter Bay beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Peter Bay beach from parking?

The Peter Bay beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Peter Bay beach?

There are 3 attractions near Peter Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Peter Bay beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Peter Bay 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.