What to do and see in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

October 12, 2021 Russell Mellin

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

Prince Street Dockside Building, 00831 St. John +1 877-693-7046 [email protected] http://www.stjohnspice.com/
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5.0 based on 105 reviews

St. John Spice

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

Wharfside Village St. John +1 340-776-0669 [email protected] http://www.bamboovi.com/
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5.0 based on 966 reviews

Bamboo Studio

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

Mongoose Junction St. John +1 340-715-2552 http://nestvi.com/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Nest & Company

4. Sloop Jones

E St John Rd, Coral Bay 00830 St. John +1 340-779-4001 [email protected] http://www.sloopjones.com
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Sloop Jones

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. Vibe Collection

Wharfside and Mongoose Junction Cruz Bayand American Yacht Harbor, 00831 St. John +1 340-693-8423 [email protected] http://www.vibecollection.com
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5.0 based on 1,173 reviews

Vibe Collection

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

N Shore Rd Mongoose Junction Shopping Center, Cruz Bay St. John +1 340-693-7070 [email protected] http://www.bajoelsolgallery.com/
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Bajo El Sol Gallery, Art Bar & Rum Room

Located at Mongoose Junction, Bajo El Sol Gallery & Art Bar is a hybrid art gallery, bookstore, café, rum and cocktail bar. As a gallery and events space, Bajo El Sol is dedicated to offering the best in Virgin Islands fine art and cultural expression. At the Art Bar you'll also find Puerto Rican espresso coffee, chocolates, wine, craft cocktails, lite savory bites and locally made pastries. You’ll also find the largest selection of aged rums in Cruz Bay, which can be sampled in curated tasting flights. Curator Priscilla Hintz Rivera and writer David Knight Jr. took the helm of the established gallery in 2016. Hintz Rivera and Knight both grew up in the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region, and they love engaging visitors about Caribbean history and the dynamics of the current society on St. John. Visit us during one of our many events for an immersive experience; we frequently host artist talks, poetry readings, film screenings and much more.

Reviewed By nikkisW6430RI - St. John, Caribbean

Had David to help us, let him choose our flights based on our specific tastes and he nailed it. Service was fantastic, rum was better....got my Grandma a beautiful piece of jewelry by a local artist.

7. VI Body Spa

260-260A Estate Chocolate Hole Suite 1D, Cruz Bay 00830 St. John +1 340-777-2639 [email protected] http://vibodyspa.com
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5.0 based on 177 reviews

VI Body Spa

Organic Lux Spa located in Cruz Bay St. John USVI. Includes massage, custom Facials, & Nails. We are located right before the Westin in Palm Plaza on the right handside.

Reviewed By Costumemom - Philadelphia, United States

I came to VI Body Spa for a mani/pedi - Leah was terrific and after a week, the manicure is still gorgeous! While I was there, I met Samantha and loved her energy, so I booked an hour massage with her. It was the best massage I have ever had- and I have had a lot of them! After the massage, she taught me some stretches to help with my chronic pain issues. The salon is very clean- the lights and the music are soothing, and I was very comfortable there! You do HAVE to make an appointment, due to Covid. Go - you won’t be sorry!

8. Absolute Serenity Massage with Krista

10A Pastory, 00831 St. John +1 340-643-0643 [email protected] http://stjohnvimassage.com/
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Absolute Serenity Massage with Krista

Find Absolute Serenity on the beautiful island of St. John. Indulge in your very own personal spa experience in the comfort of your private home or villa.Create the perfect day of pampering for your family, friends, or wedding party, and slip away into paradise.

Reviewed By 536brentb - Austin, United States

My wife and I went on vacation to Saint John USVI in April 2021 and we decided to book a couples massage thru Krista. Krista and her partner Cheryl came to our villa. We both agreed it was the best and most amazing massage we have ever had. Our villa setting was gorgeous and them coming to our location was super convenient. Krista and Cheryl are true healing artists. Very adept at their profession, super personable and completely focused on giving us the best custom treatment possible. This is hands down the best experience of our entire trip and we did many amazing things. I would highly recommend this service if you are visiting Saint John. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Krista and Cheryl !!!

9. Point Wellness AntiGravity & Natural Health

Route 104 Cruz Bay, 00830 St. John +1 340-244-2822 [email protected] http://www.pointwellnessspa.com
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5.0 based on 116 reviews

Point Wellness AntiGravity & Natural Health

Come stretch with us! Point Wellness offers unique services geared towards health-conscious, local residents and travelers. We invite you to Point Wellness. We offer various natural therapies for individuals, couples and groups. We are the only authorized, authentic Christopher Harrison AntiGravity Aerial Yoga studio in the Virgin Islands. Fly high with us and change your life!

Reviewed By Annya475

The most amazing way to start your day! My best friend and I travelled to St. John on a girls trip and were lucky enough to be paired with Beverly and Cheryl for our massages and introduction to AntiGravity Aerial yoga. Upon arrival the mood was set with relaxing music overlooking beautiful Cruz Bay. Beverly and Cheryl were welcoming, accommodating, and professional and if you ask around the island we were lucky to have booked with them. The massage incorporated stretching, relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone and overall one of the best massages I've ever had (I've been getting massages for over 15 years). After massages we did some AntiGravity Aerial yoga which Beverly directed our actions flawlessly. It was lighthearted and included a lot of laughter as me and my friend executed on her instructions. It was amazing what we were capable of doing and how relaxing the stretching was. Throughout our experience Cheryl and Beverly ensured they helped us capture the moments with pictures and at all times we were relaxed and felt welcomed into their space. When I return I'll be sure to book them in advance as it is not worth missing out on! I even am confident I'll be installing AntiGravity into my home gym in the near future!

513 Mongoose Jct, 00830-6100 St. John +1 340-779-4566 [email protected] http://www.CaravanGallery.com
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Caravan Gallery

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!

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