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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, Snorkeling, 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This beach was utterly gorgeous. We went as part of a tour booked from our cruise ship, so of course the beach was very busy, but we were still able to find a piece of paradise to enjoy. The view is amazing, with the white sandy beach, the clear water and the tropical fish swimming around you. The water was... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

We spent a day here on our recent cruise and it was wonderfully relaxing. On the way to Magens Bay we stopped at Drakes Seat for some beautiful picture opportunities. Once we got to Magens Bay, we found a shady spot, dropped off our stuff and spent the rest of our time there in the wonderfully calm and relaxing water.... More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Megan's Bay is a State Park so admission is charged. As you enter, there are warning of "no loud music". It seems people don't abide by that rule. There were A LOT of groups having large parties with loud music. Lifeguards are on duty. There are showers/bathrooms available. We will DEF go back when we return.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

Best beach on the Island and def well worth the hype. It cost us $10 to get in and park ($4x2+$2) and might be the best $10 we ever spent. Its a very long beach, which is great because you can go down to the end (away from the snack bar) and basically have your own patch of gorgeous white... More

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Greenville, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Friday afternoon - no cruise ships in - hot sun, cool water, and huge expanses of soft sand to ourselves. Doesn't get much better than this! If you are going to St. Thomas, don't just "see" Magens Bay - be sure to experience it!

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Concord, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Beach was certainly a top ten. sand, water trees. everything was nice. peaceful time can be had there. I would love to go back again and again.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Visited Magens Bay Beach during a recent stay in St. Thomas for our 25th anniversary. Went on a Saturday and took a taxi to get there, and paid the $4 per person fee to get in to the fenced beach area. We had seen the beach from the mountain views a couple of days earlier, but until you walk out... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

You have to go to Magens Bay when in St. Thomas. It is beautiful. We got there early one morning and it was so peaceful. The water is crystal clear, the sand is white, and you get fantastic views of the bay. There is a cute little beach bar there on the beach. There is also a place to get... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

My wife and I really liked it there. Nice sand. Calm and clear waters. Not windy. Great if you like the clean, clear, sandy bottom. If you don't like negotiating a lot of stuff on the bottom this is the place to be. Nice grade so you don't have to out too far to get some depth fairly quickly. Nice... More

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NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

My wife and I recently visited St Thomas on a cruise vacation. While there, we returned to Magans Bay for a day at the beach. Although we have been there several times, we are never disappointed and always return. The beach is fabulous and the sand and water are outstanding. We have been to many beaches in the Caribbean and... More

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