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Shoys Beach
4.6★ · 81 Google ratings, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 225 yd away · free
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
None reported
Cost
Free
Water
87°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
340 ft from the water to the back
Map of Shoys Beach
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for soft sand and distance
The soft sand makes walking feel longer than it is, so wear comfortable shoes and allow extra time.
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Reviewers consistently found the beach nearly empty on weekday visits, unlike weekend crowds.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Bring water and snacks
There are no facilities at the beach, so pack all food and water you will need for your visit.
Watch for strong currents and drop-offs
The water has a strong current and drops off quickly, so supervise young children closely.
Wear water shoes for rocky areas
Sea urchins are plentiful in the rocky sections, particularly near the water entry point.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · mostly clear
Water
87°F
Waves
3.0 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
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
📍 St Croix
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing, Shoy's Beach
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Shoys Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Shoys Beach?
40 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 Shoys 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.
