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Cinnamon Bay

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
340 776 6330
4.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water
Activities: Snorkelling, Camping, Windsurfing
Owner description: Situated in the unspoiled island refuge, Virgin Islands National Park, this beach offers a variety of water sports from snorkeling and kayaking to...... more » Owner description: Situated in the unspoiled island refuge, Virgin Islands National Park, this beach offers a variety of water sports from snorkeling and kayaking to sailing and windsurfing, plus a popular beachfront cottage and campsite complex. « less
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Vermont
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Calm, beautiful, quintessential caribbean beach. A must see More

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Louisiana
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Great snorkeling and a busy beach. There are facilities and parking here. Don't have to pay to get in. Spend an afternoon snorkeling and relaxing. More

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Andover, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Cinnamon bay has the biggest beach on the island, it also has some of the biggest waves on the island. You can almost always find a good spot on the beach with no-one there and it is incredibly fun. But, the restaurant is not worth going the extra mile for, it is not that good and it is somewhat quiet... More

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Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Although I was concerned about the number of cars in the parking lot, I loved this beach. It has terrific facilities (showers, bathrooms, restaurant, shop, water sport rentals) and plenty of space for the number of visitors that were there in April. The shady spots get taken up quickly here when it's busy but there is plenty of beach space... More

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Metairie, Louisiana
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Other than the short walk from the parking lot, the beach was great. My wife and I went there twice and loved both days. The snorkeling was ok. Didn't see too much on the caye but I could have just gone on a bad day. Would recommend. More

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louisville
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

This bay is less crowded than Trunk Bay, almost as pretty, and all the basic rental type fun you can ask for. Water is crystal clear, calm, and the beach is beautiful More

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Belmont
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Gorgeous. We were a little too late to see much in the water, but the sky and the light were beautiful More

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seattle,wa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Connamon Bay campground was bug infested and overpriced but the beach is unbelievable. More

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Connecticut
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Beautiful beach with lots of parking and restroom, showers and a restaurant. Enjoy! More

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Boston, MA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We made a special stop here because one or more of the guidebooks mentioned that there was the wreckage of an airplane that you could see snorkeling. It was there, true, but it was barely worth the effort of swimming out the 50' to see it, as it was just a buried wing and an engine. (If you insist on... More

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