We stopped at this beach for the first time after visiting Trunk Bay on our way back to Cruz Bay. Wow! Spectacular! Tranquil and not crowded. It was our favorite beach on St John and visited it several times while there. There were a lot of locals there and they told us Hawksnest Beach often gets passed by on people... More

We traveled to just about all the beaches on the north shore and Hawksnest was my favorite. I don't exactly know what it was about it but we went to it TWICE. The beach was long, water was calm and there were many places to snorkel close to shore if you aren't the strongest swimmer. This beach was less crowded... More

Just about all the beaches are beautiful in St Johns. This one is nice, and a lot of locals hang out.

This beach is awesome! Great parking. Clean! Good facilities. One of the closest beaches to Cruz Bay. A must go!

Loved this beach. My second favorite after Jumbie. We did not snorkel, but saw many people in the water. There is a decent amount of parking, and there were a fair number of people on the beach but it wasn't so crowded that we couldn't find a spot to ourselves. We even saw a wedding on the beach! Water was... More

Love this beach! Visited in July 2012 and back again in May 2013. Very clean beach. Water is calm which makes it perfect for anyone. Close to beach parking makes it convenient. Definitely one of the more beautiful beaches.

This is my favorite beach on St John. Easy to get to, fantastic water for swimming and decent snorkeling! Gibney Beach is within view. Spend a few hours or spend the day! Things to know - the beach is narrow and at high tide there isn't a lot of beach left. Get there fairly early because parking dictates how many... More

Hawksnest is a great little beach that tourists seem to ignore. There are places to sit near trees to give you some cover with shade. The beach is pristine, and the water is beautiful. Coral reefs are everywhere, which gives you some great snorkeling opportunities.

With ample parking, Hawksnest is well worth a visit. It is incredibly beautiful and tranquil, and a good place to snorkel. There are limited facilities (toilets, non-flush) and picnic tables, but plenty of sand, water, and sea-grapes for shade. We spent half a day, snorkeling and just chilling!