Great Pond Bay(Great Pond)

Great Pond Bay is a picturesque beach located in Christiansted, United States Virgin Islands. The beach stretches for about 2 miles and features beautiful white sand and crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.

Great Pond Bay has few amenities, so visitors should plan accordingly, although it does have bathroom access.

Great Pond Bay has few amenities, so visitors should plan accordingly, although it does have bathroom access..

There is a small parking lot near the beach, and it is free to park. Visitors can also arrive by taxi or public transportation.

Fun fact: Great Pond Bay is named after a nearby lagoon that was once a freshwater pond.

There are several nearby attractions to enjoy, including Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve and Buck Island Reef National Monument. Hiking trails can be found at both of these parks.

Nearby restaurants include Savant, which serves Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine, and The Bombay Club, which offers Indian food. Other options include The Courtyard Juices & Fitness Café, Polly's at the Pier, and Duggan's Reef.

For nearby hotels, visitors can choose from The Buccaneer, a luxury resort with its own beach, or Tamarind Reef Resort, which features an on-site restaurant and a private beach. Another option is Hotel on the Cay, which is located on a private island and accessible only by ferry.