Christiansted has long been the fulcrum of St Croix’s tourism energy. It’s not exactly a surprise: from the buzzing culinary scene (including two of the 50 best restaurants in the Caribbean) to the history to the Buccaneer (one of the region’s truly legendary places to stay), it remains one of the Caribbean’s most authentic, most diverse destinations.
But in recent years, travelers have been rediscovering the wonders of the west coast of St Croix, particularly Frederiksted. In large part thanks to the efforts of the lovely boutique hotel called The Fred, the historic city has been undergoing a renaissance of its own, with new eateries, cafes and even a reborn cruise port.
But our favorite thing about the western side of St Croix is something else: Sandy Point. The Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is a nearly 400-acre haven for sea turtles, archaeological research and, perhaps most importantly, one of the best beaches in all of the Caribbean.
This breathtaking stretch of white-sand perfection runs for some three miles on the west coast of St Croix, the biggest beach in all of the US Virgin Islands and a serene, pristine stretch of sand.
It’s the beach you fantasize about, usually uncrowded, with nothing but the sound of the surf and endless views toward shimmering blue and verdant green hills.
It’s raw and untouched, a reminder of the enduring natural beauty of St Croix and a bucket-list beach for Caribbean aficionados.
