Hansen Bay is a beautiful beach with calm waters and beautiful aquamarine life. Its owner, Thalia, enhanced our experience due to her warm heart and is the very embodiment of hospitality. My wife had a headache the morning we arrived at Hansen Bay and it sustained all the way up until we decided to conclude our stay at the beach. After speaking to Thalia about this as we were packing, she quickly made her way back to her home to fetch us some Tylenol in order to save us the expense of purchasing a bottle. She is truly the highlight of this beach and the reason most people should come to this location. We love you Thalia!

This place is amazing!! It was so beautiful we ended up coming back for snorkeling three out of the four days we were there. Thalia is so warm and welcoming, she has so many accomodations from snorkel gear to kayaks. The coral reefs were full of colorful fish and pretty shells, the beach is even home to a couple sea turtles and octopus. If you are coming to St John this is one beach you have to visit. We will DEFINITELY be back...and soon!!

We learned of Hanson’s Beach through searching for the best places to snorkel on St John’s. It’s on east end of the island, basically lands end. We were thrilled on arrival, no crowd, beautiful beach, and a down home greeting from Thalia who manages the beach. She opens her land to the public for donations, quite a concept in this day and age. We settled under a palm for shade, took in the unfettered view and donned our snorkeling gear. Pelican rock sits a couple hundred yards out and provided the best choral and fish variety and clearest waters of the six beeches I’ve hit so far this trip. It’s a fantastic place to spend the day. Bring your own food and water, port a John’s are available. The ride is narrow over some hills so take your time, it’s worth it ten times over.

This Beach is at the far eastern part of St.John. it is quiet, calm, and not crowded. The lady that owns this beach requires a donation to stay there but it is worth it. For very small fees you can get covered picnic table, huge floats for 10 or more people, free chairs. And more. She was very kind and very deliberate in explaining the rules. It is a private beach but open to anyone. It was an extremely nice beach and was a treat to go there. Thank you, John mcl

So the drive there is a bit of a thrill but very worth the chill that awaits. Ladies were very friendly and helpful. $20 donation and you get a tent and chairs. Water was beautiful with great snorkeling. Very calm waters. Great place to spend the kind of day you come to St John for. Bring your own food and beverage. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise!

Great snorkeling!! Saw rays, sea turtles, and beautiful fish and coral! This was a great find at the eastern tip end of St. John’s. We snorkeled for 4 days on both St. Thomas and St Johns and the best we found after going to about a dozen places. This is a private beach that accepts donations. The amenities are adequate, but the lack of crowds and the beauty of the beach and water was amazing!! Hostess was very sweet!!

This is one of my favorite beaches to visit on St John! There are no crowds, parking could not be easier, and the beach is beautiful. This is a private beach but the owner is there all day and all that is asked is a donation. They have paddle boards and kayaks available to rent for unbeatable prices! Truly one of the greatest gems on St. John. Huge thanks to Thalia for sharing her little slice of heaven with us.

Read all the reviews and decided to try this, directly after our Brown Bay Trail hike. It really was lovely. Parked right under a perfect palm tree and had the best shade we've had so far, at any of the beaches... no one hassled us for money but they did ask for a donation as we walked in - after that, no problem. There were more people than I would've thought at this end of the island, but still a nice quiet spot and worth visiting, for sure.

We had the best day at Hansen Beach ! Thalia is a wonderful hostess ! She greeted us as we arrived and is so friendly. She has canopies and loungers available for a donation of $20 which was so with every penny ! The beach is absolutely beautiful, the water was warm and beautiful. Thalia is so friendly and a joy to talk to ! We will definitely be back on our next visit !!! Thank you Thalia for sharing your beautiful beach with us .PG from Pittsburgh!

One of our favorite beaches ! East end location so about 40 minute drive from downtown. Donations accepted to help maintain the beach. We got to snorkel with sea turtles as we spent the day lounging under palm trees ! Be sure to bring a cooler and snacks. Options for renting kayaks etc are available as well as very clean port-o-potties. Highly recommend as it is away from more congested and touristy areas!