We are aware that for many visiting paradise it can be a sensory overload. The hectic travel schedules. The bustling tourists. The taxis, car rentals, ferry boats and barges. The left side driving. The stunningly beautiful scenery. The planning. Yes! The Planning. Where to go and what to do.We understand. So, what we have done is partner with some of our Villa Owners to compile a list of favorites that we call “Fun for Everyone!” We hope you find this information helpful.

    Enjoy your stay!

    FAVORITE PLACE TO WATCH THE SUNSET
    KIDDEL BAY: Trunk Bay, HARBOR LIGHTS and PALM RIDGE: Ocean 362,

    TROPICAL MANNER and SOL COTTAGE: Caneel Bay Resort waterfront restaurant

    FAVORITE PLACE TO WATCH THE SUNRISE
    SAMBA AZUL: Salt Pond Bay, KIDDEL BAY: East End,

    SOL COTTAGE and HARBOR VIEW: Ram Head

    FAVORITE HIKE
    WATERLEMON VILLA, SAMBA AZUL and PALM RIDGE: Ram Head and Salt Pond Bay, HARBOR LIGHTS, TROPICAL MANNER, VILLA SOUTH PALM and CORAL SKY VILLA: Reef Bay Trail, SOL COTTAGE: Caneel Hill Trail

    FAVORITE BEACH
    CINNAMON BAY ESTATE and KIDDEL BAY: Cinnamon Bay, TROPICAL MANNER and HARBOR VIEW: Peace Hill/ Dennis Beach, SAMBA AZUL, VILLA SOUTH PALM, PALM RIDGE and CORAL SKY VILLA: Maho Beach, HARBOR LIGHTS: Francis Bay, SOL COTTAGE: Hawksnest Bay

    FAVORITE SNORKLE SPOT
    CORAL SKY VILLA, VILLA SOUTH PALM and WATERLEMON VILLA: Salt Pond Bay, PALM RIDGE and SAMBA AZUL: Waterlemon Cay, SOL COTTAGE and KIDDEL BAY: Trunk Bay, TROPICAL MANNER: Hawksnest Bay

    FAVORITE PLACE TO GET A BURGER
    TROPICAL MANNER and HARBOR VIEW: Sundog Café, SAMBA AZUL, HARBOR LIGHTS, VILLA SOUTH PALM, WATERLEMON VILLA, CORAL SKY VILLA, PALM RIDGE and KIDDEL BAY: Skinny Legs, SOL COTTAGE: Waterfront Bistro

    FAVORITE ROMANTIC RESTAUTANT
    CINNAMON BAY ESTATE, CORAL SKY VILLA, HARBOR LIGHTS, VILLA SOUTH PALM, SOL COTTAGE, PALM RIDGE and SAMBA AZUL: Zozo’s, TROIPCAL MANNER: Waterfront Bistro, KIDDEL BAY: Long Board

    FAVORITE CASUAL RESTAURANT
    CORAL SKY VILLA, SAMBA AZUL and VILLA SOUTH PALM: Aqua Bistro, WATERLEMON VILLA: Indigo Grill~ Coral Bay and Da Livio~ Cruz Bay, HARBOR LIGHTS: Shipwreck~ Coral Bay and Rhumb Lines~ Cruz Bay, SOL COTTAGE: Miss Lucy’s~ Coral Bay and Cruz Bay Landing~ Cruz Bay, PALM RIDGE: Indigo Grill, HARBOR VIEW and KIDDEL BAY: The Lime Inn

    FAVORITE PLACE TO GRAB A DRINK
    PALM RIDGE: Joe’s Rum Hut, KIDDEL BAY: Woody’s, SAMBA AZUL: Cruz Bay Landing, SOL COTTAGE: Dr!nk, CORAL SKY VILLA and WATERLEMON VILLA: Aqua Bistro, HARBOR VIEW and TROPICAL MANNER: Zozo’s

    FAVORITE PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
    SAMBA AZUL, CORAL SKY and SOL COTTAGE: Beach Bar

    FAVORITE DELI
    KIDDEL BAY and SOL COTTAGE: North Shore Deli, WATERLEMON VILLA: Pickles in Paradise, PALM RIDGE, HARBOR LIGHTS, CORAL SKY VILLA and SAMBA AZUL: Sam and Jack’s Deli

    FAVORITE COFFEE JOINT
    SOL COTTAGE: Cruz Bay Landing, TROPICAL MANNER and HARBOR VIEW: Papaya Café, SAMBA AZUL: Sam and Jack’s Deli, CORAL SKY VILLA: Pickles in Paradise

    FAVORITE DIVE BOAT CHARTER COMPANY
    VILLA SOUTH PALM and SAMBA AZUL: Cruz Bay Watersports, SOL COTTAGE: Palm Tree Charters and Low Key Watersports, CORAL SKY VILLA: Born to Rhumb

    FAVORITE SAILBOAT CHARTER COMPANY
    PALM RIDGE and SOL COTTAGE: Calypso,

    HARBOR LIGHTS: Captain Justin Survivan, SAMBA AZUL and VILLA SOUTH PALM: Kekoa

    FAVORITE FISHING BOAT CHARTER COMPANY
    VILLA SOUTH PALM: Ocean Safari Charters, CORAL SKY VILLA: World Class Anglers, SOL COTTAGE: Low Key Watersports

    FAVORITE DIVE GEAR RENTAL COMPANY
    HARBOR LIGHTS and CORAL SKY VILLA: Mr. Crabby’s Coral Bay, VILLA SOUTH PALM: Cruz Bay Watersports, SOL COTTAGE: Low Key Watersports

    FAVORITE BOUTIQUE
    PALM RIDGE: Planet at Mongoose Junction, HARBOR VIEW and TROPICAL MANNER: Lulee’s, CORAL SKY VILLA and SOL COTTAGE: Bamboo at Wharfside Village, VILLA SOUTH PALM: Portico in Mongoose Junction

    FAVORITE GROCERY STORE
    CORAL SKY VILLA: Dolphin Market, HARBOR LIGHTS, TROPICAL MANNER, VILLA SOUTH PALM, KIDDEL BAY, SOL COTTAGE and PALM RIDGE: Starfish Market

    FAVORITE SOUVENIER SHOP
    VILLA SOUTH PALM: Big Planet, KIDDEL BAY: National Park Service Shop, SAMBA AZUL: St John Spice, CORAL SKY VILLA: Skinny Legs, SOL COTTAGE: The Shops at Mongoose Junction

    FAVORITE TOUR GUIDE COMPANY
    SOL COTTAGE: News of St. John Tours