The Beach at Salomon Bay could be considered one of the best “getaway” beaches that St. John has to offer. Due to its unconventional access, Salomon Bay manages to keep the number of visitors down and as a result makes for a relaxing, quiet beach setting.
The property can be accessed either by boat or by hiking a trail that starts out from the National Park Visitor Center. It is named after a pair of Dutch brothers named Jannis and Isack Salomon, who were 18th century cotton planters.
Salomon Bay has had a lasting reputation for also being a clothing-optional beach. In 2003, however, park rangers began enforcing anti-nudity laws and issuing citations. It has since become a family friendly destination.
Between Salomon and Honeymoon Bay, a variety of eels, shrimp, crabs and clams as well as a unique population of fishes can be found in the sea floor. This makes Salomon Bay an ideal snorkeling location aside from the intimate setting that comes with the secluded beach area.
- Joseph Natividad