I have a STJ beach confession

linne · Post by **linne** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:32 pm

Solomon is the beach. I still dream about. When you see cptkirk's picture it's easy to understand why. And the snorkeling was fine. I didn't find the trail very strenuous. But Honemoon is lovely too.

Linne

Judi · Post by **Judi** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:05 pm

Okay, I have a question. My husband and I visited Honeymoon/Salomon ??? last June. I am not sure which beach it was? We began our LOOOOOng hike at the Park's visitors center - Now I know a big mistake!!! hearing you all talk about beginning at Caneel. It seemed like it took forever to get there. It was a very small beach but beautiful. The snorkeling was wonderful! If we had swam to the right from the beach would we have come to Honeymoon or if we swam to the left from the beach would we have come to Salomon? Confused. Both beaches are worth the visit!!! It was our last full day on the island and my husband's birthday. Certainly a must!

cypressgirl · Post by **cypressgirl** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:38 pm

Honeymoon is my fav. I've hiked from the trail around the Nat. Park station, but that was years ago and my husband saw a guy rubbing sunscreen on a guy and nearly lost his lunch. Yes........homophobic. Sorry if I offended anyone, not me, him. Sooooo, we just take the path from Caneel, which is really easy, and if anyone is so inclined (not the Mr.), we snorkel around the point to Soloman. I guess it could be rough certain times of year and such, but we have never had a problem. I just swim really fast and pray I don't see a "you know what".

designbyroe · Post by **designbyroe** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:40 pm

I say do both..........when I used to teach at Caneel I would go to honeymoom and just bask in the beauty........
all of caneel beaches I think are nice but can't you do both?
I do not remember either being that hard on the knees...I have alot of hiking friends on islans with knee problems

cptnkirk · Post by **cptnkirk** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:48 am

Judi ya probably were at Salomon if ya walked down a steep hill to get there. We went the same way our first day ever on St John was worth it but it is a pretty good hike. Salomon is the first beach when coming from that way swim around the point to the right facing the ocean for a great snorkel and Honeymoon beach. The pic of the point is old now ya can see the house that sits there as they have cleared some of the trees wish they hadn't done that doesn't seem as secluded now

Rachelle & Joe · Post by **Rachelle & Joe** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:17 pm

Hi, Definitely try to see Solomon!!! the walk was so worth it!!!!!!! we walked it from honeymoon & yes there were some small uphill climbs & turns & twists... if u can try it ONCE & make sure not to cart chairs !!! take beach bag, towel & water. we love Honeymoon also but the beautiful palms make this beach picture perfect!!! Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

tothectothec · Post by **tothectothec** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:48 pm

Getting ready to go to SJ wednesday!!!! On the walk to Honeymoon would carrying a beach chair be too much?

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:12 pm

Try it without a chair. We've never hauled a chair in 30+ beach trips. A backpack that leaves your hands free is the only way to go. Besides, it will feel pretty awkward if you want to stop for a drink at Caneel clanking around a beach chair.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:09 pm

How about getting one of those beach chair/backpack combo things? That would work well

Agent99 · Post by **Agent99** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:43 pm

How about getting one of those beach chair/backpack combo things?

Funny you should mention that. We were thinking the same thing and further thinking a backpack cooler would be a good idea, too. The ones we found on island were too small.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:23 pm

Now that I think about it, that would have been the perfect thing for Salomon.

You'd get both hands to hang on to the trees and such, and yet you'd have a beach chair when you got there.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:40 pm

This looks good and the price is right and it says that it will hold a small cooler, but I don't think I would want to pack it in my luggage to get it there.
http://www.shadeusa.com/beach_chairs.htm

jayseadee · Post by **jayseadee** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:52 pm

tothectothec wrote:Getting ready to go to SJ wednesday!!!! On the walk to Honeymoon would carrying a beach chair be too much?

We did the Lind Trail from Estate Lindholm with beach chairs, cooler and in flip flops. It wouldn't have been too bad had it not rained buckets the prior week - it was very slippery and the mosquitos were out in force; definitely doable. Probably easier from Caneel.

I have a backpack chair that I got at Walmart's a few years ago - it's held up well. It has a pocket in the back that holds towel, book, iPod, etc. - not enough room for a cooler. I think it was ~$20; could be checked as luggage and left.

cptnkirk · Post by **cptnkirk** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:35 am

Beach chair to Honeymoon from Caneel would be a breeze it's all flat. Have done Salomon with two chairs, cooler and a backpack from the national park now that was not smart. We just take towels and a cooler now. The last two times to Salomon there has been an old lounge chair some one has left now that had to be hard to get down there.

vacationpants · Post by **vacationpants** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:22 am

We did Honeymoon from Caneel w/ chairs, beach bag and cooler - it seemed long like we would never get there - but the trip back seemed shorter. We take beach chairs to Hilton Head Island every year - we take two chairs and wrap them together w/packing tape and then check them on as luggage - we have done this for 8-10 years now and it works great.

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