Worth the hike! Private, not crowded, excellent snorkeling. A short hike format he national park visitors center is the only way to get there and it is worth the beach. It is a remote beach without conveniences so bring water and lunch.
need to hike in so that keeps many of the people away. takes about a 1/2 hour and it is a moderate level hike. better get a map before making the hike just to be safe. it is just perfect. need to bring food, water, etc. spend the day with feet in the sand and snorkeling (some of the best). a camera and a book would be a good idea.
As other reviewers state the only way to get to Salomon is to hike the trail. It's a nice hike and keeps the beach quieter. After meeting friends at the ferry we walked to the trail entrance which is a short walk, hiked the trail and enjoyed a swim at Salomon Beach. It is a beautiful beach, small and somewhat narrow with some shade. We enjoyed watching the boats moored in the area and traveling by. While we were there quite a few dinghy's came ashore which took up some of the beach area. From there we continued on the trail over to Honeymoon Beach. Be sure to go to the overlook where you can get a fantastic few high above Cruz Bay. If you find yourself in Cruz Bay it's a great hike to do with the reward of a beautiful beach at the end.
My boyfriend and I hiked the V.I.Natianal Park up to this gem and though it was definitely a workout to get there it was definitely worth it! Unfortunately we were not prepared(no bathing suits, snacks or drinks), But we still swam and enjoyed the experience. The water was clear and blue, the view was indescribable, the sand was white and soft, the waves were gentle... We couldn't have dreamed up a more romantic moment.
You have to hike into this beach, so it tends to not be as busy as other beaches on the North Side. We packed for the day and had a lovely time. Good snorkeling and lovely water.
This is a small and amazing beach! This is one of my favorite beaches on the island. Go out early in the morning and you will have this beach to yourself. Take a hammock with you and string it up between the palms.
Gorgeous beach, I mean spectacularly beautiful, some excellent snorkeling around the rocks on the northeast side of the beach, and as you have to hike in, it is usually blissfully quiet or even empty. Of course, that also means there are no services (food, bathrooms, chair rental, etc.). I would not recommend trying to get down there with little kids; the hike isn't terrible difficult, but I wouldn't call it easy either.
I loved the coconut trees so close to the water...it was a very magical beautiful place! We hiked to it in the morning. You can park you rental jeep at the National Parks Visitor's center and give the lady at the desk your drivers licence. She will give you a permit to put on your dash board. Just be back by 4:30 to claim your licence before they close. It is a pretty easy hike, just a couple of short steep areas. Be sure to hike to Honeymoon Beach after enjoying Solomon. We even went on to Caneel, but we took an open-air tax back to the Visitor's Center instead of hiking all the way back. Lind Trail is the name of the trail.
Beautiful Beach! Quiet, low key and tranquil. Not many people go here. You don't need to take a taxi. Just a 10 to 15 min hike and your there. Note: wear shoes for the hike to the beach. The path can be rocky.Highly recommend!!!
Park behind the Visitor's Center (be sure to get your free parking pass from the attendant inside first) and take the long forest path to this beach, and prepare to be stunned! Pristine beauty, fantastic snorkeling, and few people are some of this bay's best features.