Posts by Wendy Solomon
Beach Side Café
Dine in a beautiful tropical setting at Beach Side Café located on the Sand Castle On The Beach Resort! Lunch served weekdays from 11am-3pm, dinner daily from 4:30pm-8:30pm. Brunch served on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Reservations are recommended! An outdoor dining terrace overlooks a white, sandy beach; an ideal serene setting to enjoy the…
Read MoreBank Of St. Croix
Meeting the Needs of Our Customers! The Bank of St. Croix strives to offer products and services that specifically meet the needs of our customers. We are committed to providing valuable financial tools for our customers, and are continuing to add new products and services regularly. We have two locations to serve you better. Please…
Read MoreArt Thursday
Art Thursday Take a Walk Through the Vibrant Christiansted Art Community! Explore Art on St. Croix! Take a stroll through Historic Christiansted and visit the many galleries and stores that stay open late to celebrate Art Thursday. Art galleries, one of a kind jewelry studios and fine retail stores are open from 5pm-8pm for a…
Read MoreOlympic Rent-A-Car
Oldest and Largest Independent Car Rental Agency on St. Croix! Olympic Rent-A-Car is the oldest and largest independent car rental agency on St. Croix. Doing business since 1973, with a convenient location in Christiansted (next to the Richmond Post Office). When you come to St. Croix, rent from Olympic Rent-A-Car and experience our personalized service.…
Read MoreCaribbean Sea Adventures
Caribbean Sea Adventures Experience the adventure of a lifetime with Caribbean Sea Adventures! Join us for an unforgettable day on the water, where there’s something for everyone. Dive into the crystal-clear depths with our expert-led snorkel tours, discovering vibrant coral reefs and enchanting marine life. For those seeking a more exclusive experience, indulge in the…
Read MoreUniversity of the Virgin Islands
Fully Accredited University! The University of the Virgin Islands is a fully accredited university with a variety of degrees for those seeking their bachelors or masters. Choose from two campuses; one on St. Croix and one on St. Thomas. Degree choices range from business, education, humanities, nursing, marine science, and health and social service. UVI…
Read MoreEstate Whim Museum
Take a look into St. Croix’s history at this authentic Danish plantation estate museum! Sadly, Estate Whim Museum, suffered damages in the 2017 due to Hurricane Maria. The grounds are still available for tours, which offers an authentic view of this Danish sugar estate dating from the 1700’s, and gives an unforgettable glimpse into the…
Read MoreRidge to Reef Farm
Agro-Eco Farm with an Experience to Share – Group Retreats and Workshops Welcome! Visit Ridge to Reef Farm at the Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute – the Virgin Islands’ only certified Organic and Green Globe destination – a sprawling 200-acre conservation forest farm with comfortable guest cabanas, a seasonal variety of personal workshops, garden tours,…
Read MoreSandy Point
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge! Sandy Point, located on St. Croix’s west end, was designated a Natural National Landmark in 1980. It is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department. Sandy Point is the largest leatherback turtle nesting site in the U. S. There is no admission to enter the park and it is…
Read MoreSalt River National Historic Park
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve! Not only is Salt River important historically, it is also a protected ecological preserve. Salt River is also known as Columbus Landing. Columbus landed at this spot in America’s Paradise in 1493, but encountered the not-so-friendly Carib Indian tribe. This led to the first documented conflict…
Read MorePoint Udall
The Eastern Most Point of the United States! The Millennium Monument was erected in 2000 to commemorate the beginning of a new millennium for the United States, as this is the first place American soil sees the sunrise. Known as Point Udall, the drive to this east end monument is breathtaking as you look below…
Read MoreFort Frederik
Fort Frederik! On the west side of the island lies Fort Frederik, which was built in the 18th century out of necessity by the Danish government to protect St. Croix against invasion of European powers, smugglers and pirates! It gained its status as a National Landmark because of the role it played in two events…
Read MoreChristiansted National Historic District
Christiansted National Historic District! This 6 acre area is mostly on the Christiansted waterfront and was established as a National Historic Site in 1952. The five historical structures exist on the site are the Fort Christianvaern, the Scale House, Danish Custom House, Steeple Building, and the Danish West Indie & Guinea Company Warehouse. The goal of…
Read MoreBuck Island Reef National Monument
Buck Island Reef National Monument, An Underwater National Park! Can you believe it? An underwater National Park? In all total, the park encompasses 176 acres above and below water. It was established a National Monument by a Presidential proclamation in 1961 and grew in 2001 to preserve “one of the finest marine gardens in the…
Read MoreButler Bay
Butler Bay Butler Bay Beach is located on the West End of the island, just down the road from Sprat Hall. There are some tide pools that are the home to many small fish, and there is some good snorkeling to be found. It’s remote location makes this beach a quiet and peaceful spot with…
Read MoreSprat Hall
Sprat Hall Sprat Hall Beach is located on the West End of St. Croix just outside the town of Frederiksted, across from the Sprat Hall Plantation and north of Rainbow beach. The beach here is a bit rocky, but that combined with the calm water does make for good snorkeling. The water here is generally…
Read MoreLa Grange
La Grange La Grange Beach is a great spot to laze around at on St. Croix. It is located between the Frederiksted Pier and Rainbow Beach. This beach boasts a nice stretch of sand, and generally calm waters that make it a great spot to swim. It was historically been home to Coconuts on the…
Read MoreNorthstar Bay
Northstar Bay Northstar Bay Beach is located on the North Shore of St. Croix, between Davis Bay and Cane Bay. This beach offers great snorkeling, and even better scuba diving! In fact, it is a local favorite for the diving. The water here is pretty deep – about 200 yards off shore the ocean depth plunges…
Read MoreSalt River
Salt River Salt River Beach is located on Salt River Bay on the North Shore of St. Croix. It features the Salt River Marina, and several water sport companies. Many kayak tours come in and out of here, and it is especially beautiful on a full moon. Dive tours are also available out of Salt…
Read MoreJudith’s Fancy
Judith’s Fancy Judith’s Fancy Beach is located on the North Shore of the island, inside Judith’s Fancy Quarters past the guard gate. I wouldn’t recommend this as a swimming beach, but it has lots to offer in the way of coral and shells (just remember to leave only your footprints). This spot is frequented by…
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