Beach with amenities close to Havensight for 1/2 day?

[stefanny28]

Hi;

 

We will probably shop at Yatch Haven Grande in the morning then go back to the ship for lunch.

Which beach is close to Havensight if we want to spend a few hours in the afternoon?

 

I heard that Morningstar is not too far. Is there any amenities (rental chair/umbrella)?

How much for a taxi ride from Havensight?

 

Any other close by beach?

 

Thanks

[runner15km]

MorningStar is less then 10 min by cab for around 6.00 p/p. Next closest is Emerald Beach around 15 minutes cab ride for 6-7.00 p/p and both have full amenities. My choice would be Emerald. :)

[blue_water]

From Havensight Lindbergh Bay (aka Emerald for the Best Western Emerald Beach Plus Resort) is a pretty good drive through downtown traffic and is on the other side of Crown Bay close to the airport. We haven't visited Morningstar but have Lindbergh which is a decent beach for a short visit like yours. Many people like both so for a very short visit I would try Morningstar but again can't compare.

 

Here's a map to show the locations -

http://www.virginislandsthisweek.com/images/st-thomas-island-road-map.html

[stefanny28]

Thanks for the wonderful suggestions.

Now, I have to decide between Morningstar and Lindbergh Bay....

Which one has more natural shade?

Is there any chair rental on Lindbergh?

[runner15km]

They both have natural shade, being natural the iguanas like that too. :) Chairs and umbrellas are for rent at both beaches. MS beach has larger waves and Emerald is pretty calm.

[stefanny28]

Thanks, I think we'll go to Morningstar since it is a little bit closer and we don't have much time anyway.

I'll try to post some pictures when we get back.

[CaribbeanCrazy]

DH and I went to Morningstar beach for a couple of hours last Feb. It wasn't a bad beach to spend a few hours on. Water was a little wavy/rough but not too bad. I went in it and I don't like rough water.

If you plan on having any adult beverages plan on paying an arm and a leg for them. If I remember correctly beers were around $5.00 or $6.00. Fancy drinks were $10.00 and up. To expensive for our budget. Luckily someone told us that the little store inside the hotel has bottles of beer for 3.00 so that is where we got our beverages. But the only problem is that it is a long walk to get there. But it's a nice walk up (hotel is on a hill) through the hotel grounds with nice landscaping and nice views. We even saw several iquanas sunning them selves on the rocks. The store is on the second floor (if I remember correctly). Just wanted to let you know that option is available. If you decide to do this it might make sense to bring a small cooler so the beers stay cold on the walk back.

At the taxi area by the ship they put us in with other people going to MS so I think it was only 4.00pp each way.

I would post some pictures here but I don't know how...sorry!

[CaribbeanCrazy]

DH and I went to Morningstar beach for a couple of hours last Feb. It wasn't a bad beach to spend a few hours on. Water was a little wavy/rough but not too bad. I went in it and I don't like rough water.

If you plan on having any adult beverages plan on paying an arm and a leg for them. If I remember correctly beers were around $5.00 or $6.00. Fancy drinks were $10.00 and up. To expensive for our budget. Luckily someone told us that the little store inside the hotel has bottles of beer for 3.00 so that is where we got our beverages. But the only problem is that it is a long walk to get there. But it's a nice walk up (hotel is on a hill) through the hotel grounds with nice landscaping and nice views. We even saw several iquanas sunning them selves on the rocks. The store is on the second floor (if I remember correctly). Just wanted to let you know that option is available. If you decide to do this it might make sense to bring a small cooler so the beers stay cold on the walk back.

At the taxi area by the ship they put us in with other people going to MS so I think it was only 4.00pp each way.

I would post some pictures here but I don't know how...sorry!

[CaribbeanCrazy]

Sorry about the double post! It didn't look like it went through the first time. I hate when that happens!

[blue_water]

Those drink prices typical at most of the beaches. It is the biggest cost of relaxing at a nice beach though! :rolleyes:

 

A cooler with drinks is a great idea as long as the resort doesn't restrict that, and we would go one further and grab a picnic and drinks at the Gourmet Gallery deli right there in Havensight. They have the best deli on the island.

Have a fun day!

[jimf41]

Tell the taxi you want to go to the Morningstar resort, not the Morningstar beach. They will drop you off at the open air lobby and it's about 45' to the beach.

[Ms411]

There's another store near the Sand Bar Restaurant which is right on the beach. I think prices are similar to shop upstairs.

[CaribbeanCrazy]

Thanks MS411...I didn't know that. I'm not sure yet which beach we are going to when returning to St Thomas this Jan...but if it is MS I will look for the store on the beach.

[CaribbeanCrazy]

bluewater...We have never paid that much for a beer on the beach even in St Thomas. Typically we pay anywhere from $2.00 to $4.00. The norm is usually around $3.00 It's been about 4 years now but I remember we only paid $2.50 a beer on Megans bay beach. I was pleasantly surprised. I'm sure they are more now though.

[O2B@Cagain]

Tell the taxi you want to go to the Morningstar resort, not the Morningstar beach. They will drop you off at the open air lobby and it's about 45' to the beach.

 

Hmm, Morning Star IS on Morning Star Beach...:D