Calm water
A sheltered bay.
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Magens Bay is a bay and beach park on the north coast of St Thomas, about 2.3 km in a straight line north of the capital, Charlotte Amalie. Its white-sand beach runs for about a kilometre at the head of a deep bay framed by two arms of land. Sheltered between the Peterborg peninsula and Tropaco Point, the bay's water is calm most of the time, though North Atlantic storms sometimes raise waves in winter. Turtles, rays and other fish are often seen, and local fishing boats anchor in its eastern part. It is one of the island's most popular spots with visitors and locals alike, drawing about 300,000 people a year. A dedicated authority runs it, providing lifeguards, facilities, showers and a snack counter, and renting snorkel gear, kayaks and paddleboards, while the mountain roads above give wonderful views of its curving shape. Entry is paid. The calm water suits swimming and families, the sandy bottom makes snorkelling limited, and mornings are best before the crowds.
A sheltered bay.
From the hills.
For rent.
St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
No, the park charges a fee.
Yes, the water is usually calm.