Cinnamon Bay

Location 

Cinnamon Bay is located E of Trunk Bay on the northern coast of St John’s Island. It is a serene and beautiful part of the Virgin Island National Park in the USVI where visitors come to enjoy the landscape and azure blue waters.  

Navigation 

Approach straightforward from the N. Be wary of the buoys marking restricted areas and the reef of Cinnamon Cay. Very uncomfortable mooring spot in a NE swell. Only a couple of mooring balls are available for overnight stays. 

Provisioning 

Shower and toilet facilities are available on the beach and open to the public. A few small stores can be used for snacks and drinks. There are also a couple of restaurants. Transportation to the main town of Cruz Bay is available. 

General Information 

This is a wide bay that includes Peter Bay Beach, Little Cinnamon Bay Beach and Cinnamon Bay Beach on the easternmost side. To reach Little Cinnamon Beach from the shore, there is a short hike. The National Park Camp is located here. You will also find camping spots and accommodation facilities near the beach as well as standard amenities like restrooms, watersport rentals and some souvenir shops. Since Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the campsite is not open to visitors. Cinnamon Bay is the longest beach on the island with ½ a mile of pristine white sand. A great spot for families with children and plenty of space for a day spent at the beach. The area is usually crowded with day-trippers and tour boats coming and going. 

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