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Honeymoon Beach

Caneel Bay, St. John
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Caneel Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Reefs
Activities: Swimming, Sunbathing
Traveler Description: Honeymoon Beach secret tip... Go to the Caneel Resort and park in public parking area they have a smooth walking trail to Honeymoon Beach, and their... more »
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Miami
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

My husband and I stopped by this beautiful beach twice. Note: ships are Permitted on this beach but not solomon. The first day was on a weekend and it was basically empty except for a couple of families. The sand is soft and the water is clear. The snorkeling is decent between Solomon and honeymoon. The second day we arrived... More

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new jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

The snorkeling was alright. I would recommend Salomon over honeymoon beach. More

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Boston, MA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We parked and hiked to this beach, and we were expecting it to be quiet and romantic with all couples, but there were families there as well -- probably staying at Caneel Bay. It's a very short beach to the ocean, but it's beautiful with lots of trees for shade. We even saw donkeys when we were there! Just be... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

After the hike this beach was a pleasant treasure to be found! We cooled off in its turquoise waters and rested on the beautiful white sand. This is my favorite beach so far! Crystal clear waters and not crowded! I can see why it's called Honeymoon beach! More

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San Juan, Puerto RIco
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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Nice beach to swim with the Turtles! Sand was very white and clean. Reefs at the left are good for snorkeling, but be careful with the sea urchins. More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

The 1 mile hike from the ranger station is not difficult. Once you get to the beach it is beautiful. The crowds are much less than the more popular and easier accessible beaches. Well worth the effort to spend some time here. More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

What a great way to end a hike through St. John. This beach was uncrowded and absolutely stunning. I could've stayed in that warm water for days. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

I just love this beach as it does not draw the crowds like Trunk and Cinnamon. To me it is just as beautiful and has great snorkeling at either end. I also love watching all the yachts and other boats go by. It is a little harder to get to, but totally worth it. More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

We visited this beach 20 years ago when there was not a single boat moored or another person in sight. Now, they sail fleets of tourists in to snorkel and spend the day, plus, many boats are moored here. More

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Post Falls, Idaho
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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The snorkeling was not that good when we were there; however, there is a nice reef on one end so maybe it is better at other times. This is right next to the resort that the Rockefeller family built on the choicest part of St. John's, separated by a nasty outcropping that cannot be walked around & would be quite... More

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