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Ecotourism is alive and kicking on St. John. There's more than enough to do on land, from watching for wildlife in the national park to hiking miles of trails or strolling sandy white beaches. Hit the water for amazing snorkeling, swimming, even underwater photography—of course. This is the Caribbean, after all.
Restaurants in St. John
1. St. John Spice
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5.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By 911JudyM - Portland, United States
Great place to get spices, hot sauces and other local items. I love Blind Betty’s sauce, among others and the prices here are the best. Will order from their online shop when home and run out of the supply I bought on vacation.
2. Bamboo Studio
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5.0 based on 966 reviews
Bamboo Studio creates beautiful hook bracelets and personalized jewelry made by our talented artists right here on St. John, USVI. Our jewelry is hand-crafted from solid sterling silver and 14 karat gold. We also carry handmade jewelry made from larimar, coral and Swarovski crystal pieces.
3. Nest & Company
4. Sloop Jones
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
The Sloop Jones Art Gallery and Studio has become a St. John staple in the over two decades of radiating rainbows from the East of the Road. The artist, known as Sloop Jones, paints clothing, banners and signs in his garden studio and has been specializing in delight since 1986. Take the gorgeous drive to the East End ( via route 10) from Coral Bay and find something magical to take home with you - a hand-painted dress, beach bag, sign, banner or something else entirely. Immerse yourself even more in the Sloop Jones world of color by taking a Shirt of Art workshop, where you can make your own piece of wearable art to take St. John with you wherever you go. Now you can even stay in the Rainbow Room at Sloop Jones during your St. John vacation and walk to a private beach from your quiet, breezy cottage.
5. Coconut Coast Studios
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Coconut Coast Studios is a small art gallery showcasing the vibrant watercolors of local artist Elaine Estern. Elaine's work is inspired by the island, and depicts everything from fish, coral reefs and wildlife to local sailing vessels and colorful Caribbean buildings.Stop by to meet Elaine and her chocolate labs, Godiva and Truffle. Open Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Reviewed By jasong860
Elaine is an incredible person and a wonderful artist. Plus her dog's great too! A great place to get local art. I loved all her pieces and purchased several prints and a calendar at very reasonable prices (I spent under $50 total). I recommend walking by on an afternoon to meet her and see some art. Bring a cooler and snorkel gear and go to the beach right in front of her place after! Also, ask about Wednesday nights because she will have a party! Doesn't matter if you're a visitor, if you're nice Elaine treats you like family. 15 min walk from Cruz Bay, highly recommend for a local experience in St. Johns!
6. Vibe Collection
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5.0 based on 1,173 reviews
At Vibe Collection, the beauty of St. John is reflected in every handcrafted piece. A love of jewelry and the islands joined through friendship to form Vibe in 2004, and the historical St. John Petroglyph has been a part of their design since. Vibe is known for their locally designed hook bracelets, which have a wide range of styles featured in gold or sterling silver with stunning stones. Larimar is one of Vibe’s favorites and is paired with Zircon, Blue Topaz and more! Vibe is dedicated to giving back, and you can help by shopping the VI Strong Collection which contributes to hurricane relief, and the Reef Collection which is helping to rebuild coral reefs around the Virgin Islands. They offer a large range of sizes, and every piece of Vibe comes with a lifetime warranty. Shop with Vibe for a unique look that represents St. John at it's best! Stop by one of their 2 locations in Cruz Bay or visit online at www.vibecollection.com.
Reviewed By sdcox17 - Houston, United States
What a beautiful collection of handmade local jewelry, My daughters and I had a wonderful shopping experience with the staff and wear our beautiful bracelets daily since our trip to Sanit John The quality of the jewelry is spot on. We live having a little bit of local flare to remind us of our fun time
7. St. John Beach Bum
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5.0 based on 79 reviews
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Reviewed By SDOTSON_01 - Indianapolis, United States
We rented a kayak from Beach Bum and were able to explore parts of the island that we wouldn't have been able to see otherwise. The owner was very helpful and friendly. He helped us secure the kayak to our Jeep and in a few short minutes we were off. Also the price for the rental was very reasonable. I highly recommend doing this on your next trip!
8. Caravan Gallery
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By 518briand
So glad we stumbled into this store! We were just killing time before our ferry back to St. Thomas and we happened along this little store. I was looking for a new bracelet for myself when my wife showed me a J-Hook bracelet in this store. It turns out this type of bracelet is specific to St. John and is made by a local artist. We liked it so much that we wound up buying 5 identical bracelets - one for each member of our family - as a keepsake from this family vacation. Great jewelry at great prices with great service. We couldn't ask for more!
9. Island Fancy
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
10. Turquoise Turtle
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
