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Rainbow Beach (St Croix 00840)
4.6★ · 246 Google ratings · William, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 325 yd away · paid
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
87°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Map of Rainbow Beach (St Croix 00840)
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2017–2026
Best at sunset on calm days
The leeward location means minimal waves and wind, creating ideal conditions for watching the sunset over water.
Crystal clear water for snorkeling
Visibility is excellent for observing small reef fish and marine life near rocks and in tide pools.
Wear water shoes for rocky entry
The shoreline transitions to rocks and small stones within a few feet, making bare feet uncomfortable.
Arrive early on weekends and cruise days
Parking fills by late morning, and cruise ship arrivals create significant crowds that reduce the calm atmosphere.
Expect to pay for chairs and umbrellas
Chair and umbrella rentals cost around 40 to 45 dollars with no negotiation.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · mostly clear
Water
87°F
Waves
2.9 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 09:51 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 20:21 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 8:04 AM.
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📍 William, St Croix 00840, U.S. Virgin Islands
🅿 Parking 325 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
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Where do you park at Rainbow Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 325 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Rainbow 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 Rainbow 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.
