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Help! Beach Advice
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:40 am
by bulldoglover
Hi to all. We are leaving for STJ in 8 days. We went last year and fell in love with the island. We stayed at Caneel but rented a jeep for the day. We loved exploring the island and decided to rent a place instead this time. We went to several beaches on our day out...Maho, Salt Pond, and Lameshur and we loved them all. I am now 6 months pregnant
and am looking for some beaches with easy access?? I don't want to risk falling hiking or overexert myself as I want to save all of my energy for snorkeling! Do any of you have any suggestions for some beaches that would be easy for us to get to with some good snorkling? Maho is definetely on the list...Salt Pond might be too rough of a walk this time around. Thanks to all for the help and will post a trip report when we get back..love reading everyone's.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:16 am
by cptnkirk
Hawksnest,Trunk,Cinnamon,and Francis all are very easy. At Francis make sure ya take the road all the way to the beach.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:06 am
by Ksea
I agree with Captkirk. Have lots of fun and be careful.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:18 am
by kirk
cptnkirk wrote:Hawksnest,Trunk,Cinnamon,and Francis all are very easy. At Francis make sure ya take the road all the way to the beach.
I agree with the Capt. Hawksnest and Cinnamon both have bathrooms and cinnamon has food service.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:56 am
by lark22
Haulover South is right by the road...
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:59 am
by jayseadee
The Captain's got it pretty well covered. You could also re-visit Caneel's main beach.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:23 am
by MIke
Lameshur Bay has parking right at the beach like Maho and usually almost deserted.Unlike that (guy?) on Oprah I have never been pregnant but the road to Lameshur would probably tax someone 6 months pregnant.If you drive slow it should not bother you and I think it would be a perfect place.It has become our favorite.Make sure you go to Little Lameshur which is the second beach.You can,t miss it.
The snorkeling around to the right on the point between Europa is probably the deepest and most intense snorkeling on the island.It's not for the faint of heart.The surf can be really strong and you need to be comfortable in rough water.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:24 am
by PA Girl
While I like Francis, I found the loose sand along the water line to be a bit challenging when carrying an infant (and later a toddler) out of the water as I seemed to sink in and couldn't keep my footing.
Not that I wouldn't go snorkelling there while 6 month pregnant, just make sure hubby is there with an arm if your mobility is not what is normally is.
Have an awesome trip. I loved swimming/being in the water when pregnant. It was the only time (from six months on) that I could lay on my stomach.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:18 am
by bulldoglover
Wow. Everyone on this board is always so helpful. Thanks for the advice. I will definetely put those on my list. I will be careful snorkeling...not sure how far I should go out. I am looking forward to laying on my stomach in the water though! Thanks again for the help. Does anyone know a good place to get bottled water on the island? I'm sure I will need plenty of it. (btw..pregnant man=weird)
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:23 am
by waterguy
St john ice in the lumber yard I think refills on gallon containers are .50
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:56 pm
by Pia
Waterguy - aren't you supposed to be on a plane now - what ya doin' postin' 
Pia
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:42 pm
by waterguy
I leave first thing in the morning driving down to Chicago now. I'll be on the 3:00 downtown ferry
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:17 pm
by Exit Zero
How close and flat is the beach access at Vie's Beach? Thanks.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:21 pm
by sailorgirl
Park across the street , you will see a gate. Just through the gate is the beach, very close, completly flat.