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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Magens Bay

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 52 2026
Magens Bay

A long, horseshoe-shaped bay of soft white sand with calm, shallow, clear turquoise water, backed by green hills and shady trees. Most visitors arrive by taxi or open-air shuttle from the cruise port, and others drive and use the large lot behind the beach.

Highlights

  • Soft white sand, few rocks
  • Sea turtles near the buoys
  • Forest walking trail at west end

Good to know

  • Entry $7 per person, children under 12 free
  • Parking $2; chair with umbrella $20
  • Crowded near bar; quieter further west

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