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Cay Beach
4.4★ · 28 Google ratings, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
350 yd away · paid
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Cost
Paid parking
Water
87°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
340 ft of shoreline
Sand
140 ft from the water to the back
Map of Cay Beach
Guide
Good to know
Shallow cove for beginner snorkelers
The sheltered waters have minimal waves, making it suitable for learning to snorkel and spotting fish.
Visit for sunset and live music
The beach hosts evening entertainment with live musicians and sunset views over the water.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2020–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2020–2026
Pay $5 ferry fee upfront
Access requires a boat ride from the Christiansted boardwalk in front of the King Christian hotel.
Rent chairs or use bar seating
Lounge chairs are expensive, but free shaded seating is available at the bar and restaurant.
Check water quality after heavy rain
One visitor reported visible sewage discharge near the boardwalk during their visit.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · mostly clear
Water
87°F
Waves
3.1 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 09:05 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:29 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 8:05 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 St Croix 00820, U.S. Virgin Islands
🅿 Parking 350 yd from the listing, Christiansted National Historic Site Parking Lot
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cay Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cay Beach?
70 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cay Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
