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Hansen Bay Beach
4.6★ · 267 Google ratings · East End, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Hansen Bay Beach
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2016–2026
Calm water ideal for young children
The sheltered bay has calm conditions and protected waters, contrasting with rough swells on the north shore.
Excellent snorkeling with sea turtles
Reviewers consistently report abundant turtles, rays, and coral reefs visible from shore, especially on the sides near rocks.
Arrive before 9am for parking
The lot fills during high season, especially in winter months, so early arrival secures a spot.
Pack a large cooler with food
No food or drinks are sold on site, and visitors report wanting to stay all day.
Bring cash for donations
Parking and equipment rentals operate on a donation system, with parking donations typically ranging from three to twenty dollars.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · partly cloudy
Water
86°F
Waves
3.5 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
15 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 10:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:29 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 8:04 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Parcel 6ab Hansen Bay, East End, St John 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Hansen Bay Beach?
80 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 Hansen 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.
When is Hansen Bay Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Wed 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
