Sam & Lauren
Things To Do
Snorkel or Kayak Hurricane Hole
Hurricane Hole is one of St John’s most secluded spots, and its protected waters are fun for kayaking. This area is located within Coral Bay, and is made up of a bunch of tiny bays where boats have historically sought shelter during hurricanes. Reef 2 Peak offers kayak rentals and guided kayak tours of Hurricane Hole.
Ram Head Trail
At the end of Salt Pond Beach, if you turn right at the Salt Pond, you can continue onto the Ram Head Trail. In my opinion, this is the most scenic hiking trail on St John, with absolutely magnificent sea views throughout the hike. This trail is rocky and dry with very little shade, so remember to bring sunscreen and wear a hat. The Ram Head hike is about two miles out and back, during which you’ll pass a pretty rock beach and see various low-lying cacti. When you reach the end of the trail before turning back, you’ll be standing on the “ram head” rock formation. The winds are high, but the view is magnificent with 180 degrees of blue ocean all around you. On a clear day, you can make out the shadow of St. Croix forty miles in the distance.
Enjoy live music
Nothing sets the mood on vacation quite like dining during live music. Therefore, you must check out some of the many talented musicians on St John who perform at various local establishments. Many restaurants on St John have live music throughout the week, but some spots have it more often than others. Here are a few to check out: Coral Bay: Skinny Legs on various nights of the week Salty Mongoose on most Saturday nights. Check their Facebook page for announcements. Miss Lucy’s holds open mic night every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9 pm (or when food runs out) Cruz Bay: Beach Bar features live music many nights of the week. Click here for their schedule. Lovango Rum Bar & Distillery has live music regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 pm. They post the schedule on their Facebook page.
Lime Out VI
Lime Out joined the St John restaurant scene in 2019, when it became the island’s first floating taco bar. Its first location was near Hansen Bay, from which you could paddle out to sit on rafts and eat tacos. Although Lime Out has since relocated to Coral Harbor, a visit here remains a fun way to spend an afternoon. Due to high boat traffic in Coral Harbor, visitors are no longer allowed to paddle to Lime Out and must arrive by boat.