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Magens Bay

St. Thomas
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Magens Bay
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water
Activities: Swimming, Snorkelling, Sunbathing
Owner description: Hailed as one of the world's most beautiful, this breathtaking bay along St. Thomas' rugged north coast is ideal for swimming and snorkeling with all... more » Owner description: Hailed as one of the world's most beautiful, this breathtaking bay along St. Thomas' rugged north coast is ideal for swimming and snorkeling with all the conveniences of parking, lifeguards, equipment rental, freshwater showers, restaurants and bars. « less
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Morristown, New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Nice beach...clean water with easy access to on-beach bar/restaurant. There was no cruise ship people at the beach so the beach was very tranquil/quiet! Definitely a place to see and go to when in St. Thomas.

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Tracy, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We have been to and enjoyed Magens several times on our cruises to the Virgin Islands. It's so perfect it appears almost man made. The bottom is as smooth as a swimming pool but the fine white sand is much nicer than any pool! They don't allow construction along the beach and it remains a very natural tropical rain forrest.... More

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San Francisco, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Lovely beach and we stayed to take photos of the sunset. However we didn't know but sunrise and sunset is when the sand flies come out. If you are very sensitive to bites (like I am) try your best to avoid getting bitten and avoid the beach at sunset. I had over 50 bites and they lasted for over 3... More

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Orlando
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This beach is by far the most beautiful beach I have ever been to. I am not sure if the people that reviewed it and gave it one star were even in St. Thomas! It is pristine, with lush tropical vegetation and crystal clear water. The beach is not tiny and probably takes a half hour or more to walk... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This is a very nice beach with soft sand and clear calm water. To not be surrounded by the afternoon crowd of people walk down the beach to lay out, there is plenty of beach. There is a restaurant, public restrooms and chair rentals if you desire.

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Marigot, St Maarten-St Martin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I've been pretty suprised when we reach the entrance of the beach that we had to pay 8$/person to get in. I am from Saint Martin where all the beach are free access. We've been told that this was because it was a natural reserve but when you finally reach the water trust me this does not look like a... More

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Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
43 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

It is one of the top beaches in St. Thomas and I believe overall in he Caribbean and they will let you know. There is an entrance fee but it wasn't that expensive, around $4 per person. It was beautiful. Go at a time when there are no cruises there because it gets super crowded especially because it's a tourist... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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29 reviews 29 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

I went there on a shore excursion with royal Caribbean mainly to find a geocache that was hidden there. As there were only two ships in port the day I was there, I found the beach to be very relaxing, and not too crowded. A bar there was also there serving up cool drinks.

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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This wouldn't be my first choice for snorkeling. We didn't see anything, but the lounging in the water was great. It is a beautiful beach.

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Sacramento, California, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We dove the bay and were the only ones! lots of cool stuff to see only a short paddle from where we could park. The beach is so nice and soft to walk on with lots of shade trees. Then after the dive I walked up to the bar and got a cold drink and a bite to eat. The... More

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