Small and special, Secret Harbour is near a collection of condos and has long been favored by singles of either sex and by those of all sexual persuasions. With its white sand and coconut palms, it's the epitome of Caribbean charm. The snorkeling near the rocks is some of the best on the island. No public transportation stops here, but it's an easy taxi ride east of Charlotte Amalie heading toward Red Hook.
Sapphire Beach is set against the backdrop of the Doubletree Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina, where you can have lunch or order drinks. Like Magens Beach, this good, wide, safe beach is one of the most frequented by families. There are good views of offshore cays and St. John, a large reef is close to the shore, and windsurfers like this beach a lot. Snorkeling gear and lounge chairs can be rented. Take the Vitrans East End bus from Charlotte Amalie, via Red Hook. Ask to be let off at the entrance to Sapphire Bay; it's not too far to walk from here to the water.
White-sand Lindquist Beach isn't a long strip, but it's one of the island's prettiest. It's between Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa and the Sapphire Beach Resort. Many films and TV commercials have used this photogenic beach as a backdrop. It's not likely to be crowded, as it's not very well known, although many couples who know of this place retreat here for sun and romance.
