Virgin Islands National Park

When you’re surrounded by the beautiful beaches and bright blue water in the paradise of the US Virgin Islands, what more could you ask for? A pristine national park, of course! The Virgin Islands National Park is two-thirds of the island of St. John, making it a beautiful and unique destination for visitors from around the world. The park itself has 7,259 acres of terrestrial habitat, plus 5,650 acres of adjacent submerged lands. From the ridge tops to the reefs, the Virgin Islands National Park protects birds, fish, coral and other marine life along with over 750 species of plants. It’s a true nature lovers paradise!

Temperatures in the Virgin Islands are typically in the 70s and 80s year-round. The Tradewinds do influence the weather in the Virgin Islands, as they blow east to west across the tropical Atlantic. In the wintertime, winds are stronger but there is less rain, and in the summer months there are lighter winds but more rain. In the winter months, cold fronts can sometimes bring Christmas winds, which result in large waves breaking on the north shore beaches. In the summertime, tropical storms or hurricanes do occasionally occur.

The national park covers 60% of the island, but there are plenty of activities and fun both in and outside of the park! If you’re looking for events inside the National Park such as bird watching or garden tours, view a full calendarhere.

With the National Park being located on both land and sea, there are a wide variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, including swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, camping, hiking, bird watching and much more. Day-sail charters, snorkeling tours or island safari tours are also all available and offered by private operators. Plus, the diverse and beautiful beaches are the perfect place to have some sandy fun building sandcastles with your children or to just have a quiet moment of reflection and solitude.