The Ultimate Top 5 Kid-Friendly Beaches in St. Thomas

St. Thomas, along with the Windward Passage Hotel, is a top vacation destination for families with children, business travelers, and couples alike. But still, families have unique needs when planning a beach day.

Kid-friendly and family-friendly beaches can be found all across St. Thomas, and these are some of the best. 

They offer the amenities and calm waters that children and families need for a fun, relaxing visit.

Remember to use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid touching wildlife, including coral, to help keep everyone safe and protect the island’s natural beauty.

Magens Bay 

Rated one of the top 10 beaches in the world, Magens Bay features turquoise and sapphire waters and soft, white-sand beaches with generally calm waves that are great for kids and families. 

This beach offers plenty of amenities, including lifeguards, restrooms, food and drink vendors, umbrella and chair rentals, hiking trails, and water sports rentals. 

Adults pay an entrance fee; kids under 12 are free. 

Avoid Magens Bay when the cruise ships are in port. 

This beach can get exceedingly busy when the cruise passengers visit. 

Magens Bay is about a 10-15 minute taxi ride from the Windward Passage Hotel.

Sapphire Beach

This small but popular beach offers stunning views of other islands, plenty of breathtaking marine wildlife, and spectacular snorkeling. 

This beach has everything you need for a fun family day. 

Food and drink sales are available, along with restaurants, a bar, snorkel gear rentals, and bathrooms and showers. 

Still, this beach can get extra busy, so beware. 

It is about a 25-minute taxi ride from the Windward Passage Hotel to Sapphire Beach. 

Secret Harbor Beach

Secret Harbor Beach has calm waves, clear blue water, and soft sand beaches. 

Families will appreciate the full bar, restaurant, dive shop, and other amenities available, since it is connected to a resort. 

Snorkeling at this beach is fabulous, with plenty to see. 

This beach is about 30 minutes from the ports, so it tends to be quieter than some of the other beaches. 

It is about 8.5 miles by taxi from the Windward Passage Hotel. 

Brewers Bay

This dreamy beach, popular with locals, is a great place to spot turtles. 

It features tranquil, shallow waters, but it can get busy. 

Amenities are less common than at other beaches, but it does offer restrooms, shade trees, and some food and drink trucks. 

Bring water shoes as some of the beach is rocky, and there are some coral patches on the right side of the beach. 

Brewer’s Bay Beach is about a 9-minute taxi ride from the Windward Passage Hotel.

Coki Beach

Coki Beach is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and can retain a party-like atmosphere. 

Its teal waters and sandy shoreline offer the sparkling beauty you’d expect from a St. Thomas beach. 

With a wide range of amenities, including clothing shops, bars, restaurants, restrooms, and rentals, it has everything your family needs for a relaxing day in the sun.

Also, you’ll find countless schools of fish as you explore the clear water and coral. 

Stay aware of the conditions around you, as Coki Beach can sometimes have strong currents.

Coki Beach is also located next to Coral World Ocean Park, which may be another fun stop for your family. 

Don’t overlook it if you have extra time. 

The beach is about a 22-minute drive from the Windward Passage Hotel.

There You Have It!

These are the top five St. Thomas beaches that will bring dreamy lifelong memories for everyone in your family. 

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Count on us to make your stay easy and relaxing as you explore St. Thomas. 

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