Skinny Legs

St John


Salty sailors and East End villa dwellers mix it up at this open-air grill just past the old fire station. Overlooking a small boatyard, Skinny Legs' focus isn't the view but the jovial clientele and the lively bar scene. Cheeseburgers win the most raves, so open wide for one, or try a grilled-fish sandwich. Live music and dancing rock weekend nights.


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1. Leinster Bay

1.24 MILES

This bay adjoins the Annaberg mill ruins. Park in the plantation’s lot and follow the trail along the water for 25 minutes. Some of St John’s best…

2. Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins

1.69 MILES

Part of the national park, this site near Leinster Bay is home to the most intact sugar-plantation ruins in the Virgin Islands. A 30-minute self-directed…

3. Maho Bay

2.37 MILES

The water here is shallow and less choppy than elsewhere (good for snorkeling and kids), and it’s a good bet you’ll see green sea turtles in the early…

4. Francis Bay

2.47 MILES

Francis Bay is home to one of the most serene stretches of sand on St John, with calm waters and fewer tourists than at any other beach of its size. It's…

5. Salt Pond Bay

2.63 MILES

Salt Pond Bay provides decent snorkeling in calm water. Keep an eye out for turtles. Two dandy trails take off from the beach's southern end: the Ram Head…

6. Cinnamon Bay

3.02 MILES

Mile-long Cinnamon Bay is St John’s biggest beach and arguably its best. At research time, however, it was a sad sight: Cinnamon's archaeological museum,…

7. Smuggler’s Cove

3.26 MILES

Near the island’s northwestern tip, Smuggler’s is a gorgeous patch of sand that is lightly trod compared to its neighbors, as access is via a crazy-narrow…

8. Long Bay

3.79 MILES

Long Bay is an attractive 1-mile stretch of white sand well used by joggers and walkers. A top-end resort sits on the eastern portion, where you can get…