Skinny dipping anyone? Just go and do it. No one cares and it's fun here on this sandy strip of beach with active waves. It's a great place but it is a hike to get to. Where comfortable shoes, bring water, towels and sunblock.
Six of us ranging from 16y-58y accomplished this short hike to a beautiful( almost private) beach. Loved the natural hike and the beach was amazing! The snorkeling was just okay.
The best snorkeling on island after a little scenic hike down from Point Udall. No facilities, no shade so bring drinks and sunscreen. Not many people because of the hike I guess. Leave your car unlocked and no valuables in it. Window break-ins happen occasionally since it is remote.
This was just amazing! Drive to Point Udall and take in the view from the Easternmost part of the USA. Then hike down to Isaac's Bay. When you crest the bluff it is amazing! A cove edged in white sand and blue water ringed by a coral reef. The water in the bay is calmer than the surrounding water and the snorkeling is quite good. Within the bay the water is speckled with coral formations and the aquatic life is quite varied. We were blessed and fortunate to see a ray and a very large sea turtle. The sea turtle was a special treat as it appeared as we were focused on the ray. The turtle even had a little 2 foot shark gliding along its underside! Later in the day my husband did spot a 5 foot shark - didn't stick around to identify the type and made haste to shore, so definitely keep in mind that they do live in these parts and you may come upon them! I have never been to a more beautiful beach and to have it all to ourselves was incredible. This is a must see!
Highly recommend Isaacs Bay for a secluded beach experience with a real Cruzan flare. This property was protected by The Nature Conservancy about a decade ago - and for good reason! It hosts a large population of breeding green turtles that is meticulously monitored in season, and you can catch glimpses of the activity if you arrive early enough.There are trails running along both Isaac and Jacks Bay so that you can enjoy both easily. We hiked the whole route and saw only one other couple, so we had the breathtaking bay beach all to ourselves. Keep in mind that there are no facilities, so take in (and out) all your food and water for the day - more than you think you need.
If you love to explore coral reefs and sea life, then don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity. This was our favorite place on St. Croix. The beauty of the secluded beach and the breath taking scenery are wonderful.
The hike into Isaac is nice. I recommend a daypack to carry heavy stuff, like water. The beach and water are excellent. Good isolation. Good water clarity for snorkeling, but the amount of fish was disappointing when we were there.For much less hiking, and more fish (when we were there), there is a point of land due north of Isaac Bay, on the eastern side of Boiler Bay on Rt 82 (East End Road). The unpaved parking area is about 0.4 mile before the Isaac Bay parking area. A barely legible rusty, propped-up sign says "Welcome to Split Cove", which probably reflects the fact that two paths lead down to separate beaches. The one on the left goes to Boiler Bay, whose main entrance is about ½ mile away. A shorter path on the right leads directly to a lovely beach, invisible from the road, protected by a reef, and the snorkeling is excellent. The point of land separates it from Boiler Bay (which we did not visit).I was told that the quality of snorkeling at Isaac Bay and Split Cove depends on wind direction. Since they are on opposite sides of the island, one can be very good when the other is subpar.
The trail is just Spectacular! Loved every minute of it. There were some better swimming areas the further West you go around the bend.
This bay on the far east end of St Croix requires a 15 min hike along the mountains lining the ocean. The hike is beautiful with a great breeze typically. The beach is so secluded it's known to us locals as the unofficial nude beach. That being said we haven't ever seen others going nude here. There are typically no other people here or no more than 8 others here when we go. Be aware the parking area is known to have theft so please do not leave anything valuable in your car! Leave your windows rolled down so they don't get broken out. Or if it looks like it may rain a bit, leave them cracked with your doors unlocked.It's a perfect secluded beach.
This was our second favorite activity of our vacation after snorkeling Buck Island. The short hike down to the water is not strenuous and offers some stunning views. The trail is well maintained and not too steep. We took it slow because it was HOT the day we went (95 degrees). Bring plenty of water and sunscreen- shade is nonexistent on the hike and on the beach. We walked to Jack's Bay first, looked around, then came back to Isaac's Bay to swim and snorkel. We were the only people on the beach for about an hour, which was really cool. The crystal blue water and seclusion of this beach made it well worth our time.