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Hawksnest Beach

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water
Activities: Swimming, Sunbathing
Traveller Description: Hawksnest  beach is quaint, isolated, and breathtaking.  Bring the snorkels to fully enjoy the experience. They have bathrooms and changing rooms... more »
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Louisiana
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

We always enjoy the snorkeling here - but there has been some coral damage. You have to snorkel further out to see good fish, but do drive there and visit. Tip: no water to wash your feet there, so we brought empty plastic bottle to fill with seawater to rinse the sand from our feet before getting in the car. More

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Crooksville, OH
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Secluded, quiet beach. This is nice day to spend the afternoon. Bring own food and drink. More

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Salisbury, Maryland
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Hull is a little bit smaller than the rest of the beaches on the northern shore, but it makes up for it in beauty. If the tide is low enough, you can walk along the far left side facing the ocean and find beautiful shallow coral that just glistens as the waves wash over it. Lots of shaded regions too... More

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Green Bay
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This was the first beach we went to when we arrived on St. John. We stopped on our way to Cinnamon Bay Campground. When we arrived, the sun was setting and we were the only two on the beach. We swam until it was dark. Seriously just go. More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

We stopped at Hawksnest beach to swim and snorkel because we were told a MantaRay had been seen there often. Unfortunatly we did not see the ray. We DID see a lot of Sea Turtles of all sizes. The turtles were happy enough to hang out with us as long as we stayed a few yards away from them. It... More

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Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Good sunning beach and a pretty good snorkel. Parking lot and showers. More

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CT
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

there is no food or snack bars here, so stop at the deli and pack sandwiches and beers. We bring a soft cooler with us down here so we can do this. They will most times give you ice for your cooler if you ask. It's not far from cruz bay, just head out towards trunk bay. It's a nice,... More

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Portland, Oregon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Nice beach and not very crowded. Beautiful water colors and light tan, soft sand. Go before noon as parking can be elusive. More

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Monmouth County, NJ
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

There is absolutely nothing to dislike about Hawksnest Beach.. it is pure paradise- and will always be one of my most favorite places on the planet. More

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Idaho
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Get there early and you can park very close to the beach. Nice paved lot, rest rooms, no showers. Snorkeling very near the beach. Gorgeous clear water, white sand. More

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