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Salt Pond Beach (St John 00830)
4.9★ · 115 Google ratings, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
400 yd away
Walk
400 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
86°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Salt Pond Beach (St John 00830)
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Exceptional snorkeling and calm water
Visitors consistently encounter sea turtles, rays, octopuses and abundant fish in shallow, clear, protected conditions.
Quiet alternative to busy north beaches
The remote southern location and short hike keep crowds minimal, offering solitude even on weekends.
Arrive by 10am for shade
The few shade trees fill quickly, especially on hot days, leaving afternoon visitors exposed.
Wear sturdy shoes for the trail
The quarter-mile rocky path down requires proper footwear; visitors report sharp thorns from certain trees and rough terrain.
Bring all food and water
No restaurants or amenities are nearby, and the remote location means you cannot leave to resupply during your visit.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · partly cloudy
Water
86°F
Waves
3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:44 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 8:04 AM.
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📍 St John 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands
🅿 Parking 400 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Salt Pond Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 400 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Salt Pond 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 Salt Pond 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.
