description Cinnamon Bay Overview
Cinnamon Bay is a beach and settlement on the island of St. John in the United States Virgin Islands. Situated within the boundaries of the Virgin Islands National Park, the area includes a public campground and the Cinnamon Bay archeological site, which contains remnants of a Taino settlement. The beach offers opportunities for snorkeling and swimming, attracting visitors interested in both natural and historical features of the Caribbean.
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Cinnamon Bay ranks #22 of 223 in the Cove ranking, behind St Govan's, ahead of Ke'e Beach.
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Where is Cinnamon Bay beach located?
Cinnamon Bay is situated on the northern shore of St. John, one of the United States Virgin Islands. The beach and its surrounding area are entirely located within the boundaries of the Virgin Islands National Park.
Can you camp at Cinnamon Bay in the Virgin Islands?
Yes, the area is home to the Cinnamon Bay Campground, which historically offered bare tent sites, cottages, and eco-tents. The campground suffered damage from hurricanes in 2017 and has undergone extensive renovations to reopen its facilities to visitors.
What is the Cinnamon Bay archaeological site?
The Cinnamon Bay archaeological site contains significant remnants of the Taino culture, the indigenous people who inhabited the Caribbean before European colonization. Artifacts found here date back to around 1000 AD and can be seen in the nearby ruins of a historic sugar plantation.
How do you get to Cinnamon Bay Beach?
To reach Cinnamon Bay, visitors must first take a ferry from downtown Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook on the island of St. Thomas to St. John. From there, the beach is easily accessible via the island's main North Shore Road (Route 20), which connects Cruz Bay to the bay.
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