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Chenay Bay Beach
4.4★ · 35 Google ratings · Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Water
87°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Chenay Bay Beach
Guide
Good to know
Plan for calm, shallow water
Visitors consistently report mellow waves, soft sand, and conditions suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple visitors specifically praised the sunset scenery as a highlight of the beach.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2023–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2023–2026
Expect seaweed and sea grass
Water clarity varies seasonally, with visitors reporting murky water from sea grass and occasional excess seaweed.
Bring insect repellent
One visitor reported a significant ant problem on the beach grounds.
Check the bar before visiting
The bar quality varies, with recent ownership changes improving food and friendliness, but one review noted an inhospitable bartender.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · thunderstorm
Water
87°F
Waves
3.4 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
14 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, 8:04 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Q86R+4Q2, Christiansted, St Croix 00820
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Chenay Bay Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Chenay Bay 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.
