isaac bay

The best snorkeling on island after a little scenic hike down from Point Udall. No facilities, no shade so bring drinks and sunscreen. Not many people because of the hike I guess. Leave your car unlocked and no valuables in it. Window break-ins happen occasionally since it is remote.

If you love to explore coral reefs and sea life, then don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity. This was our favorite place on St. Croix. The beauty of the secluded beach and the breath taking scenery are wonderful.

The hike into Isaac is nice. I recommend a daypack to carry heavy stuff, like water. The beach and water are excellent. Good isolation. Good water clarity for snorkeling, but the amount of fish was disappointing when we were there.For much less hiking, and more fish (when we were there), there is a point of land due north of Isaac Bay, on the eastern side of Boiler Bay on Rt 82 (East End Road). The unpaved parking area is about 0.4 mile before the Isaac Bay parking area. A barely legible rusty, propped-up sign says "Welcome to Split Cove", which probably reflects the fact that two paths lead down to separate beaches. The one on the left goes to Boiler Bay, whose main entrance is about ½ mile away. A shorter path on the right leads directly to a lovely beach, invisible from the road, protected by a reef, and the snorkeling is excellent. The point of land separates it from Boiler Bay (which we did not visit).I was told that the quality of snorkeling at Isaac Bay and Split Cove depends on wind direction. Since they are on opposite sides of the island, one can be very good when the other is subpar.

This is one of my favorite beaches in St. Croix. It is almost deserted, it is big, the water is clear Caribbean color, there may be a bit of current but is fun to swim or snorkel. Be aware of sea urchins.To get there you have to hike, the shortest is from Point Udall. We took a guided hike with Robert, the water sport guy at Divi, and we really enjoyed it. He showed us the spiky plants that the Indian used to hunt with and a kind of bush with round green tiny balls that provide a boost of vitamin E. We had a good view of a beautiful private castle dominating the bay, on sale for 11 M, one building that was never completed after somebody used tax payer money to start it and then apparently stole it, now in foreclosure, another one that was supposed to be used for marine research and now looks abandoned, then at the end of the hike at Point Udall a monument with two Ms standing for the year 2000, the year it was made and a post in the middle for reading the time using the shadows. Point Udall is the easternmost point of the US territory. Very scenic, informative hike and great swim.

Skinny dipping anyone? Just go and do it. No one cares and it's fun here on this sandy strip of beach with active waves. It's a great place but it is a hike to get to. Where comfortable shoes, bring water, towels and sunblock.

Six of us ranging from 16y-58y accomplished this short hike to a beautiful( almost private) beach. Loved the natural hike and the beach was amazing! The snorkeling was just okay.

The trail is just Spectacular! Loved every minute of it. There were some better swimming areas the further West you go around the bend.

Highly recommend Isaacs Bay for a secluded beach experience with a real Cruzan flare. This property was protected by The Nature Conservancy about a decade ago - and for good reason! It hosts a large population of breeding green turtles that is meticulously monitored in season, and you can catch glimpses of the activity if you arrive early enough.There are trails running along both Isaac and Jacks Bay so that you can enjoy both easily. We hiked the whole route and saw only one other couple, so we had the breathtaking bay beach all to ourselves. Keep in mind that there are no facilities, so take in (and out) all your food and water for the day - more than you think you need.

This bay on the far east end of St Croix requires a 15 min hike along the mountains lining the ocean. The hike is beautiful with a great breeze typically. The beach is so secluded it's known to us locals as the unofficial nude beach. That being said we haven't ever seen others going nude here. There are typically no other people here or no more than 8 others here when we go. Be aware the parking area is known to have theft so please do not leave anything valuable in your car! Leave your windows rolled down so they don't get broken out. Or if it looks like it may rain a bit, leave them cracked with your doors unlocked.It's a perfect secluded beach.

It's about a half mile hike downhill from the parking lot near Point Udall. Absolutely stunning views of the Caribbean on the way. Once you make it to the beach you'll find a long stretch of white sand. About half the time we go, we are the only people there. The snorkeling is some of the best on Saint Croix. Huge coral formations and tons of fish to see. Eagle rays, reef squid, barracuda, and all sorts of other interesting creatures. The half-mile hike back up to the car isn't bad if you are a relatively active person.

To get here, you end up driving almost to Udall point and park on the right side of the road. It looks like a lookout parking spot. There is a path to the right of where the cars can park... It only fits about 7 cars. The trail is fairly good to Isaac's Bay, just watch out for some of the thorn bushes. If you want to continue to Jack's Bay, and this is very important, make sure to go down onto Isaac Bay via the wooden stairs and walk to the end of Isaac Bay beach before heading back up on the trail! If not, you will be very sorry, and end up traversing a very poor "trail" and wish you had heeded my advice. We made the mistake of continuing on and didn't notice the easy way until we saw the horrendous beach that is Jack's Bay and turned around to hike back to Isaac's. You have been warned.We went in early June 2014. The weather was very nice, the water was nice and refreshing. The waves were small and the bay is sheltered by coral. There was a nude man there at the beach when we went, just a word of caution. You might want to stick near the wooden stairs that lead down to the beach if you want to avoid that sort of thing.The beach is sandy, you do have to find places to enter the water that are sand and not rock/coral. There are plenty of those places, just a word of warning.There is nothing out there... no toilet, no food, no phone, nothing. We brought a cooler and were very happy to have food and drinks. NO GLASS! Please, nobody likes stepping on glass, and no matter what you say accidents happen and you can end up breaking the bottle and ruining someone's vacation.If you are not in good shape, I would suggest not looking at Jack's Bay, just hike the 2 miles to Isaac's Bay and enjoy. If you enjoy hiking, by all means go to Jack's and beyond. Remember water!The snorkeling is ok at best. I saw a few small squid, and a lobster. That was about it besides the coral reef fish that you can see almost anywhere... trigger fish, parrot fish, etc. There are only a few nice pieces of coral spread out over a wide area. Waves break on the barrier coral and father in, most of the coral is splotchy all over the place. I enjoy snorkeling and have been to many different places and I ONLY snorkel. I do not dive. There is better snorkeling at St. Johns.... anyway, it is what is is... and we had a very nice time, even if I wish the snorkeling had been better. The water was nice, the day was nice, and we brought a nice lunch.Keep your expectations low for snorkeling and enjoy the beach with a few other people, it that.

This was our second favorite activity of our vacation after snorkeling Buck Island. The short hike down to the water is not strenuous and offers some stunning views. The trail is well maintained and not too steep. We took it slow because it was HOT the day we went (95 degrees). Bring plenty of water and sunscreen- shade is nonexistent on the hike and on the beach. We walked to Jack's Bay first, looked around, then came back to Isaac's Bay to swim and snorkel. We were the only people on the beach for about an hour, which was really cool. The crystal blue water and seclusion of this beach made it well worth our time.

About 2 mike hike up and down cliff overlooking beautiful blue green waters where we ended up on very private beach, no shade, no restrooms. You need to take lots of water and sunscreen as there is no shade.Although very hard on me(67 with knee replacements) well worth the trip! Take snorkel gear as we did snorkel but the water was a little rough. But if you are the adventure type or into fitness you will love it.We had a 3 year old with us. Be sure to wear tennis shoes as it is a rocky walk if you are just walking not snorkeling would recommend 1-2 hours

This was just amazing! Drive to Point Udall and take in the view from the Easternmost part of the USA. Then hike down to Isaac's Bay. When you crest the bluff it is amazing! A cove edged in white sand and blue water ringed by a coral reef. The water in the bay is calmer than the surrounding water and the snorkeling is quite good. Within the bay the water is speckled with coral formations and the aquatic life is quite varied. We were blessed and fortunate to see a ray and a very large sea turtle. The sea turtle was a special treat as it appeared as we were focused on the ray. The turtle even had a little 2 foot shark gliding along its underside! Later in the day my husband did spot a 5 foot shark - didn't stick around to identify the type and made haste to shore, so definitely keep in mind that they do live in these parts and you may come upon them! I have never been to a more beautiful beach and to have it all to ourselves was incredible. This is a must see!

This is a pretty easy hike to one of the most beautiful places my blues eyes have ever seen! Must do while on the island. We enjoyed this as much if not more than Buck Island. We had the beach mostly to ourselves.