Welcome to St. John!

St. John is the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was settled in the early 1700s by Danish immigrants who wanted to grow sugar cane there. The remnants of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation and other plantations indicate the island's agricultural history. St. John's pristine forests and gorgeous beaches attracted the wealthy Rockefeller family, who sought privacy and tranquility. In 1956, Laurance Rockefeller bought and donated large parcels of land to the National Park Service to keep St. John "a thing of joy forever."

Today, two-thirds of St. John is part of the Virgin Islands National Park. The park has winding trails, secluded inlets, and amazing white beaches. The Reef Bay Trail leads hikers through dense forests, plantation ruins, and rock outcroppings. Trunk Bay, Hawksnest Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Maho Bay are popular beaches. Cruz Bay is the "downtown" of St. John. Shopping and dining are plentiful, with local artwork, luxury items, and local and international cuisine. The Elaine lone Sprauve Library and Museum near downtown Cruz Bay contains historic artifacts and works created by local artists.