Things to Do on St Croix

While our home away from home has everything you need for the perfect vacation, we know you are going to want to get out and explore the island of St Croix. Below are some suggestions, including our favorite things to do and places to go when we are on island time.

Enjoy,

“Runkle Picks” ~Our FAVE Coffee, Tea & Breakfast Stuff~

• Twin City Coffee House & Gallery (Company Street, Downtown Christiansted)
• VI Coffee Roasters St Croix (King Street, Christiansted)
• Caroline’s Breakfast (Christiansted)
• Polly’s At The Pier (Frederiksted)
• The Bistro, Coffee & Eatery (Gallow’s Bay Area)
• Toast Diner (Christiansted)
• TLC Cafe – Bread, Bagels & Beyond (Christiansted)
• McDonald’s (yep … sometimes it’s a quick pickup)
• Local Bakeries

Remember: Always look up the restaurant(s) online &/or call to check the days & hours of operation!

“Runkle Picks” ~Our FAVE Hikes~

• Jack & Isaac (Parking Area out by Pt Udall)
• Goat Hill (out by Pt Udall)
• The Annaly Bay Tide Pools (starts at Carambola Resort)
• Hamm’s Bluff (Lighthouse & great views at the end of the hike)
• Ha’Penny Beach (beach walk-out & back (approx. 2 miles)
• “Our Morning Walk” on the road (approx. 3 miles) from the big satellite dish parking lot to Pt Udall and back.

“Runkle Picks” ~Our FAVE Beaches~

• Cane Bay is great for snorkeling and scuba diving (the world-famous “Wall”). There are beach bars and food on site.
• Rainbow Beach (chairs…toys…food – good for snorkeling-calm)
• Tamarind Reef Beach (fun “things to do beach” – food)
• Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is open only on weekends from 10 am to 4 pm from the first weekend in September through the last weekend in March. (The rest of the year, it is protected for endangered sea turtles, as it is a critical nesting habitat for the leatherback sea turtle.)
• Ha’Penny Beach (pronounced Hey Penny) – South Shore – (take all your things)
• Frederiksted Beach (good for snorkeling-calm)
• Shoy Beach (take your things)

All beaches in the US Virgin Islands are public – even at the resorts (you’ll often pay a small day fee for chairs and amenities)!! Google “Beaches of St Croix” … and start BEACHING!!

Or better yet, Casa de Vista has a newly remodeled pool, perfect for our guests to “stay in” for the day. Take a Field Trip to the pool and check it out.

“Runkle Picks” ~Our FAVE Restaurants~

Monday Nights are hard … lots of our favorite restaurants are closed on Monday! We highly suggest that you plan out where you would like to go and make reservations in advance.

• Hamilton’s
• Savant
• AMA (Great Sunset Spot)
• TOO CHEZ
• Sion Farm Distillery (Mutiny Island Vodka)
• Maria’s Cantina (Casual Mexican)
• No Bones (Casual Americana)
• The Landing @ Cane Bay
• Z Café
• Frescos Kitchen & Pub House (Cafe Fresco)
• La Reine Chicken Shack (Casual – GREAT Rotisserie Chicken & other local dishes)
• Flyers Bar & Grill
• The Fred (Great Sunset Spot)
• The Mill (Brick Oven Pizza)
• Quality Market (Convenience Store) GREAT (BIG) Sandwiches!
• Ziggy’s (Very Casual Sunday Brunch)
• Beach Side Cafe @ Sand Castle on the Beach (Great Sunset Spot)
• Polly’s At The Pier
• Louis & Nachos (Casual – GREAT Tacos!! … and Nachos – Great Sunset Spot)
• Blues’ Backyard BBQ & Grill (BBQ, burgers – outdoor setting – Casual Local)
• Rhythms Bar & Restaurant @ Rainbow Beach
• Alfio’s Pizza
• St Croix Cellars (check their offerings online)
• Even stop in at a Bakery – they are all over the island

AND … there are so many other places!! Always look up the restaurant(s) online &/or call to check the days and hours of operation! Reservations Are Recommended!! AND … check out their menu & specials for the day!

Find more details, maps, and directions in the MyStCroix Restaurant Guide

“Runkle Picks” ~Our FAVE Grocery Stores~

• Cost U Less (like a small Sam’s Club/Costco)
• Pueblo Supermarket (close to the house)
• Food Town (close to the house – on the road below)
• Plaza East
• The Market STX (Frederiksted area)
• Seaside Market & Deli
• Quality Food St Croix
• St Croix Farmers’ Market (Saturdays) @ The VI Department of Agriculture

“Beth’s Picks” ~My FAVE Shopping~

• Crucian Gold – Beth’s fave jewelry!
• Sonya Ltd (The Original St. Croix Hook Bracelet)
• Joyia – Inspirational Jewelry
• Jan R Mitchell’s Shop “Made on St Croix”
• Chaney Chicks (under new management)
• Bleu Chocolát Workshop
• Eden South (Local St Croix items)
• Cultured – Natural Body Care
• Southern Saint
• Molly’s
• Big Beard
• Purple Papaya (tourist stuff)
• Etc Etc Etc (There are so many shops; walk around and explore. There is always something new!!)

Spend some time walking around the downtown areas of Christiansted or Frederiksted. You’ll find local jewelry artisans, artists, island-style clothing, gift shops, and more. Look for local events or cruise ship days in Frederiksted, where you’ll also find local street vendors.

Tourist Activities that We Have Enjoyed

• Forts (Christiansted & Frederiksted)
• Rum Distilleries:
  • Cruzan Rum Distillery – Tour and Gift Shop
  • Captain Morgan Rum Distillery – Tour and Gift Shop
• Sion Farm Distillery – Home of Mutiny Island Vodka – Tour: learn about Breadfruit & Sustainability – Tuesday Night Trivia – Make Reservations!!
• St George Village Botanical Garden
• Estate Mt Washington (self-guided tour of the grounds)
• Christiansted Downtown (Shop, Eat & Drink!!!)
• Hamm’s Bluff Lighthouse
• Monk’s Bath
• Frederiksted Waterfront – where the cruise ships come in … there are a few shops right there on the main street
• The Beer Drinking Pigs (Brian says … NO … Don’t Do It!! I had to see it at least once!!)
• Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours
• Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – day trip snorkeling tours to Buck Island
• Trivia Nights (look them up on STXCalendar.com … we have done Common Cents Trivia & Mutiny Island Vodka Trivia Night on TUESDAY!! We recommend that you call & make reservations for your team’s table!! (tell Shawn that Beth sent you!)
• Leatherback Brewery – observation deck at brewery, beer & food, bike shop/gift shop
• Little Princess Estate – The Nature Conservancy (Virgin Islands Program)

LOTS OF THINGS TO DO!! These are just a few of our favorites! There are so many more places to eat … shop … and drink … GO AND EXPLORE!!

Talk to & ask local residents and other tourists – where to go & what to do.

If you would like to remember some of Beth’s FAVE Places (and now yours), check out the Casa de Vista’s Home Shop