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Hawksnest Beach: Traveler Reviews

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
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Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water
Activities: Swimming, Sunbathing
Traveler Description: Hawksnest  beach is quaint, isolated, and breathtaking.  Bring the snorkels to fully enjoy the experience. They have bathrooms and changing rooms... more »
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minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“great beach day”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

nice facilities and plenty of shade. convenient parking and an easy walk to the beach beautiful view and beach was not very busy

Visited March 2013
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New York City, New York
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Back to nature”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

One of my favorite beach, great white sand, very narrow, lots of natural shades, restroom,......................

Visited March 2013
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great for waves”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

My teenager's had been at this beach 3 years ago and remembered as a favorite because it was one of the few that had great waves. It is still a favorite and did not disappoint, beach was a little narrow though not much room. Hang anything valuable in the trees or bushes or they will get washed away.

Visited March 2013
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Hanover, Maryland
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37 reviews 37 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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“Pretty Beach--great snorkeling!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

One of our favorite snorkeling spots on the North side.
Lots of shade.
Close to parking.
Restooms on-site.

Visited March 2013
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Glenmoore, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“best swimming beach in St John”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

my wife and I loved Hawksnest bay!! You can't go wrong with any beach in St John, but we found this to be the best swimming and wading beach. both times we visited is was far less crowded than Trunk bay, and offered similar if not better wading/swimming. The second time we visisted it was late afternoon, and we flated in the water as the sunset colors started. by this time there was no one else on the beach or in the water, and it was very magical to have these views and this swimming area to ourselves.

Visited March 2013
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