This beach is awesome! Great parking. Clean! Good facilities. One of the closest beaches to Cruz Bay. A must go!

Loved this beach. My second favorite after Jumbie. We did not snorkel, but saw many people in the water. There is a decent amount of parking, and there were a fair number of people on the beach but it wasn't so crowded that we couldn't find a spot to ourselves. We even saw a wedding on the beach! Water was... More

Love this beach! Visited in July 2012 and back again in May 2013. Very clean beach. Water is calm which makes it perfect for anyone. Close to beach parking makes it convenient. Definitely one of the more beautiful beaches.

This is my favorite beach on St John. Easy to get to, fantastic water for swimming and decent snorkeling! Gibney Beach is within view. Spend a few hours or spend the day! Things to know - the beach is narrow and at high tide there isn't a lot of beach left. Get there fairly early because parking dictates how many... More

Hawksnest is a great little beach that tourists seem to ignore. There are places to sit near trees to give you some cover with shade. The beach is pristine, and the water is beautiful. Coral reefs are everywhere, which gives you some great snorkeling opportunities.

With ample parking, Hawksnest is well worth a visit. It is incredibly beautiful and tranquil, and a good place to snorkel. There are limited facilities (toilets, non-flush) and picnic tables, but plenty of sand, water, and sea-grapes for shade. We spent half a day, snorkeling and just chilling!

Beautiful beach, with a fantastic view. Without the crowds that you experience at the larger beaches you feel as if you are on your own little oasis.

Although we were staying on St. Thomas we took the ferry from Red Hook to Cruz Bay St. John on Sunday. Having stayed on St. John any times we feel the beaches there are the best in the Caribbean. The sand is fine and soft, the water aquamarine and the snarling great. We went to Hawksnest beach which is a... More

We decided this was our favorite beach. Good snorkeling, not that crowded, and you could find some shade in the trees. Its' perfect for families with small children because it's right by where you park your cars too.