John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.
Photo: Susanna Pershern
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St.
- LocationSt. John, VI
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now84°F Patchy rain nearby
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Birds
- Coasts, Islands and Atolls
- Coral Reefs
- Endangered
- Estuaries and Mangroves
- Fish
- Maritime
6 more topics
- Oceans
- Rare
- Ships and Shipwrecks
- The Tropics
- Tortoises and Turtles
- Unique Species
Things to Do
15 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
- Wildlife Watching
- Fishing
- Boating
- Paddling
- Swimming
- Birdwatching
- Fly Fishing
- Kayaking
- Motorized Boating
- Sailing
- Saltwater Fishing
- Saltwater Swimming
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Other Visitor Services
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Cruz Bay Visitor Center
Facility
Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument Visitor Center is located in Cruz Bay.
1300 CRUZ BAY CREEK, ST JOHN, VI (340)776-6201 Directions
Details
Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument Visitor Center is located in Cruz Bay.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Hours details
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Virgin Islands Coral Reef National MonumentOpen 24 hours, daily
Always open
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
84°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 92°
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Today
85° 83°
Patchy rain nearby65% rain
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Tomorrow
84° 84°
Patchy rain nearby58% rain
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Saturday
84° 83°
Patchy rain nearby57% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Mostly Perfect. The Tradewinds (the Easterlies) dominate the weather in the Virgin Islands, blowing east to west across the tropical Atlantic. The winter tends to bring stronger winds and less rain, and the summer tends to bring more rain and lighter winds.
Contact the park
Getting There
St. John, VI 00830
Once on St. John, the only part of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument accessible by land is in Hurricane Hole.
Full directions
To get to Hurricane Hole, follow route 10 from Cruz Bay to Estate Hermitage. The Monument extends eastward from Borck Creek to Haulover Bay along the southern shoreline of the Island. Just a sliver of the Monument touches the north shore. To the west of the Monument line is National Park waters, and to the east is territorial waters.
Mailing address: 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St. John, VI 00830
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