Lindquist Beach

Does anyone have any updated info on Lindquist Beach on St. Thomas? Is it considered safe? Fees? Transportation? Any info would be appreciated.

Here is an article about Smith Bay Park (the new name): http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2012/01/28/new-entrance-road-opens-smith-bay-park

Thanks for the response! I'm happy to see that it's being protected but I hope it doesn't become crowded...that was the appeal.

JUst hop a safari taxi at the dock going to the East End beaches (Sapphire and Coki) and tell the driver where you're going. $10pp each way, very safe, and arguably the nicest beach on the island.

It is getting busier now that it's part of the park system but still worth a visit.

Thanks!

Interested in hearing more - is there a cost to enter the park/beach?

Any facilities? (e.g. washrooms/chair rentals/food/drinks?)

Interested in hearing more - is there a cost to enter the park/beach?

 

Any facilities? (e.g. washrooms/chair rentals/food/drinks?)

We went there in late 2013 and the fee for two of us was $4 total. No washrooms, only porta-pottys. I don't recall seeing food vendors or chair rental. There were a few locals and one other couple vacationing there.

It was one of the nicest beaches we've ever been to if you want to avoid the crowd. White sand beach and crystal clear, calm blue water (with a sandy entrance) was what I remember most. The only rocks I recall were on the opposite ends of the beach.

Perhaps things have changed since then, but don't go there to people watch b/c there won't be many.

Hope this helps.

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Uptick in cruise ship excursions to Lindqvist has been relatively recent but still worth going, just pack a lunch from Gourmet Gallery, hop a taxi and lay on your towel on the sand.

There are washrooms there now.

Are there chair and umbrella rentals?

There isn't a legal concession yet for chair rentals so there may be someone offering chairs under the table. There were plans for chair rentals, but not implemented yet. Who knows when?

Best to plan on no chairs. Umbrellas not needed. Plenty of shade.

Is it possible to walk from Lindquist Beach to Coki Beach?

Not possible to walk to any beach from another.

Not possible to walk to any beach from another.

Ok. Thanks.

On Google Maps it is a 30 min walk.

Sounds awesome. Is there snorkeling there?

Given the fact that there will be 3 LARGE ships in port and we are the last to arrive (11 am) I have decided upon Secret Harbour - and was able to reserve loungers/umbrella thru AA divers! :)