Cinnamon Bay Beach
The longest beach on St. John, with a small offshore cay within snorkelling range and a Danish sugar plantation ruin trail just behind the sand.
Cinnamon Bay is a long stretch of sand inside the national park with more room to spread out than Trunk or Maho, and enough wave action to be fun for children without being rough. A small cay sits offshore within easy snorkelling range for stronger swimmers. Behind the beach a short self-guided trail loops through the ruins of a Danish sugar plantation, with the mill and estate house walls standing in the bush - a genuinely interesting half hour that puts the island’s colonial history somewhere children will actually encounter it. Watersports rentals and a campground operate on site.
Pricing
Beach free; campground and watersports rentals charged (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Cinnamon Bay Beach cost?
- Cinnamon Bay Beach is free to visit. Beach free; campground and watersports rentals charged (verify)
- What ages is Cinnamon Bay Beach good for?
- Cinnamon Bay Beach is best for kids ages 2 to 18+.
- Is Cinnamon Bay Beach stroller friendly?
- No, Cinnamon Bay Beach is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Cinnamon Bay Beach?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Cinnamon Bay Beach.
- How hard is Cinnamon Bay Beach?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 4 hours.
- Is Cinnamon Bay Beach free?
- Yes, Cinnamon Bay Beach is free!
- What should I bring to Cinnamon Bay Beach?
- Reef-safe sunscreen, shade, water shoes, bug spray for the ruins trail
- How long does Cinnamon Bay Beach take?
- Most families spend about 4 hours at Cinnamon Bay Beach.
- When is the best time to visit Cinnamon Bay Beach?
- Morning for calm water. Afternoon trade winds pick up the chop.