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Best Snorkling on SJ
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:04 am
by MIke
Not being a typist,I have never posted a trip report.But I really enjoy reading others.It always makes me feel like I'm there with you because I can visualize everything you write.
We went down to SJ two weeks ago and let my oldest daughter take her best friend from Virginia for a graduation present.It ended up being my present.
Her friend has an aunt who has lived on SJ for 35 years and manages some old beach houses for the neighborhood assoc. past the end of the road on the east end.
She invited us out one day to snorkel off the beach and it was by far the most outstanding snorkeling I have ever experienced on the island.The reefs and change of elevation underwater was spectacular and the marine life was unmatched.
I felt compelled to report this to everyone because all you SJ nuts like me will really appreciate the beauty of this spot.If you ever get a chance,put Long Bay on your must do list.You won't regret it.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:14 am
by California Girl
Sounds great Mike! Thanks for posting! I know, from your description, that Long Bay is at East End, but where do you enter it?
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:48 am
by UF Prof
Good to know! Thanks for the information, have never snorkeled that area but will give it a try in Nov.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:48 am
by Gromit
I will put that spot on my "To Snorkel" list!
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:13 am
by jmq
Re snorkeling Long Bay
I assume you are talking about the bay off that rocky beach near the turn around below Sloop Jones where Pelican Rock is off to your right as you look at the water? Or is Long Bay around the point to the left of this rocky beach, if so, is there more direct land access for that bay?
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:36 am
by MIke
jmq
Exactly right,Pelican rock is right off the beach.The snorkeling around Pelican Rock is full of little canyons and outside it the depth drops to about 25-30 feet.
We went past the little cut thru but I sure you could park in the circle area and walk to the beach.I'm sure that is private property but it really looks deserted.If they mind you cutting across their land you KNOW they will tell you.
We never got around the left of the beach toward the point but Angie said it was great too.Can't wait to get back and see that stretch.
The really neat thing was sitting there listening to Angie talk about SJ 20-30 years ago and stories about it and the locals.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:43 pm
by Steve S
Is it possible to get a Lat/Long?
beach access
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:45 am
by sloopjones
park at the end of the road. Walk to the beach along the fence. The family taht lives in the house/trailer
has kindly maintained that path as a public access.
For an aerial photo of Long Bay go to
www.eastendstjohn.com
The east end is the lower piece of land in the photo. The snorkeling area on this post is on the bayside.
Sloop
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:24 pm
by California Girl
Mike, thanks for starting this thread, it's really great information. I'm printing this one out!
Sloop, thanks for adding your very valuable "local" tips. It's nice to know you can use that path without being concerned you are "that ugly tourist trespassing on someone's yard."
In my opinion, this kind of exchange of information, the nitty gritty stuff you don't get in a Frommer's book, or whatever, is what this forum's all about. It's what makes a trip to STJ truly magic!
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:43 pm
by RickG
Good stuff, it's great to have another spot to check out.
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:30 pm
by jmq
Here is a photo of Long Bay and Pelican Rock taken from Cameron Cove villa which is like 2 lots over from Sloop Jones.
I suppose that boat in the photo may technically be in Hansen Bay being it is on the other side of Pelican Rock.
Underwater near Pelican Rock.
