Little Dix Bay Beach
A beautiful, half mile long, palm lined beach with lounge chairs and palapas nicely spaced along the beach for resort guest use. A small grouping of boulders in the center of the beach fits nicely into the well manicured, yet naturally tranquil setting.
There really isn't space for visitors to enjoy the beach if the resort is busy ... nor is it encouraged. However, you may use their parking lot (if driving) and they will allow access to the beach. Should you arrive by boat and provided you don't try to pull a dinghy up on shore, you are welcome to use the beach.
Although there is about 6' of water in the bay, it is definitely not an ideal anchorage. There's very little space to maneuver without bottoming out as the water gets very shallow. A small, shallow draft catamaran could theoretically anchor here in ideal sea conditions, but there are better spots nearby, so my take on it is ... why bother? Use a mooring in St. Thomas Bay and dinghy around or walk in. The resort is right around the corner from the ferry dock.
Little Dix Bay Beach Overview
| Bottom Type: |
Soft white sand with gradual slope into the sea. |
| Swimming: |
Excellent. |
| Safe For Children: |
Yes. Sometimes subject to swells in the winter months, but generally pretty calm. |
| Rip Current: |
Not that I've ever heard of. |
| Snorkelling: |
Pretty good. Best on the outside of the reef. |
| Scuba Diving: |
Yes - Dive BVI has a shop here. |
| Water Toys: |
Only for resort guests. |
| Beach Chairs: |
Only for resort guests. |
| Water Conditions: |
Some wave action in the winter months. Crystal clear water! |
| Bars & Restaurants: |
Yes. |
| Entertainment: |
In the evenings. |
| Washroom: |
For resort and restaurant guests use. |
| Provisioning: |
No. |
| Hotels & Villas: |
Yes - the resort. |
| Area Description: |
Lovely shaded beach. |
| Access: |
By sea or land if visiting one of the restaurants. |
