Do you have to pay to get into Trunk Bay?

There's a $5 admission fee to access Trunk Bay. Its facilities include a snack bar, snorkel rental shop, restrooms and showers. All are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During high season, the parking area fills up quickly; get there early to snag a spot.



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From Cruz Bay – take Rte 20 ( North Shore Road) approx. 2.5 miles. There's a scenic overlook where the majority of Trunk Bay pictures are taken. Continue on down the hill and you'll see signs for Trunk Bay beach parking.

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Virgin Islands National Park does not charge fees for private vehicles entering the park via roadways.

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Trunk Bay is the most popular of the beaches on St. John. Like the other north shore beaches, Trunk Bay Beach is part of the Virgin Islands National Park. It's also the only beach that charges an entrance fee, which is $5 per person.

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Considered the most beautiful beach on the island and often called the most pristine in the Caribbean, Trunk Bay's clear, warm waters and silky coral sands draw tourists in droves, and its well-maintained facilities include chair and snorkel equipment rentals and showers.

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Trunk Bay is considered one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, if not the world. A regular contender for the best beach spot in Condé Nast Traveler magazine and cited most beautiful beach in the world by the National Geographic Society, Trunk Bay certainly has a lot to live up to.

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The priciest national parks, which include Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Yosemite, each cost $35 per vehicle. But, there are ways to get in at no cost, including free entry for some elementary school students.

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If you're a budget traveler, you can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes accommodation, food, transportation, and some activities. On the other hand, if you're a mid-range traveler, you can expect to spend around $150 to $250 per day.

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Since Trunk Bay Beach is named after the turtles that inhabit the area, snorkelers also have the chance to see one of the leatherback sea turtles that gave this famous snorkeling location its name.

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Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Trunk Bay scores slightly higher than Cinnamon Bay. Trunk Bay scores 87 with approval from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

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When to get there. Trunk Bay is St. John's most visited beach, so expect to encounter large crowds, especially when cruise ships are docked at the port in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas.

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What time does Trunk Bay Beach open? As a national park beach, Trunk Bay Beach is open to the public 24/7. With that being said, restrooms and shower facilities are open 8am – 4pm.

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The concessions area at Trunk Bay is located off to your right when you walk in, behind the shower building. There is a full bar onsite that opens at 9 a.m. It even has four barstools that you can relax on throughout the day.

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A Few Facts about Trunk Bay Rockefeller donated the area of Trunk Bay to the National Park Service 50 years ago, making it a permanent part of USVI National Park. Unlike other USVI beaches, Trunk Bay charges a $5 admission fee. The best photo spot there is from Trunk Bay Overlook, right of North Shore Road.

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Crossing any international border requires a passport. A driver's license alone will not suffice, not even a Real ID license. But driving to Mexico, unlike flying there, does not require a passport book.

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