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Maho Bay

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
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Type: Bodies of Water, Beaches
Owner description: Mayho Bay is a popular beach in St. John and home to the Maho Bay Campground, 114 tent-cottages constructed in respect for the environment, making it... more » Owner description: Mayho Bay is a popular beach in St. John and home to the Maho Bay Campground, 114 tent-cottages constructed in respect for the environment, making it one of the most publicized eco-tourism destinations in the world. « less
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Bowling Green, Kentucky
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133 reviews 133 reviews
52 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Let's just say, we saw sea turtles here for the first time and it made my trip! I was waiting a long time and they were hanging out at Maho the whole time. There is a lot more green grass in the water for them to feed on so there's a better chance to catch them. There were a lot... More

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Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Maho Bay is just after Cinnamon and is a must see for snorkeling and for those who don't even have the equipment to go. Nurse sharks and stingray seemed to float right on up and were clearly visible without even getting our masks on. At the same time they bothered no one and were just two among other sea life... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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35 reviews 35 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

This beach is breathtaking- it is right next to the road. There is no official paved parking lot like Trunk or Cinnamon, but you can find spaces to park. It was not terribly crowded. There were quite a few boats in the bay but that just added to the scenery. We went swimming here and those snorkeling saw a sand... More

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Indianapolis
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We saw two different turtles and a sting ray snorkeling out past the point. The beach was a little too busy for my taste but the snorkeling was good once you got out from the beach. Rude yacht people on the beach and in their dingys.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This is a very nice beach but can get crowded. Today it got crowded and loud. We did snorkel a little and saw a couple of turtles and a stingray. Don't come here for the snorkeling.

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Amherst, Massachusetts
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

One of my favorite beaches on St John. Convenient if you have beach chairs and cooler and snorkeling gear and towels! Plenty of shade if you want to escape the sun. Beautiful water and a good place to snorkel and see rays, turtles and fish. Just off North Shore Road ...

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Calgary, Alberta
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We love Maho, especially down on the far left hand side of the Beach. The water is shallow for a long ways out and little fish swim around your feet right up to the shore. We enjoyed playing ball in that area, keeping our tops warm and bottoms cool! We spotted a barracuda, sea turtles, a lemon shark, and several... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We stopped for a little bit, it was a beautiful beach with not too many people. If you want to relax on the beach stop there.

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Sister Bay, Wisconsin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

The kids (ages 6 and 3) loved this beach! So did mom and dad because the waves were nil and the snorkeling was great. Dad saw a few turles feeding on the sea grass. We also loved that we could have all of our stuff under shade, but only be 10 feet from the water. If you get there early... More

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Saint Simons Island, Georgia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Maho is the beach a lot of the natives go to and very few of the cruise groups go to. We have been there during the week when we were the only people on the beach. I think they took some of the charm away when they put a parking lot across the street but it is still a beautiful... More

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