Charlotte Amalie

St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), United States Virgin Islands

Dense with restaurants, still swinging with historic waterfront pubs and bars.

Places in Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie waterfront restaurants Dense with restaurants offering an eclectic mix of American, Italian, Mexican, and Asian cuisines alongside a spicy Caribbean palate.
Charlotte Amalie waterfront pubs Historic pubs and bars along the waterfront, still swinging despite the shift of action to Frenchtown.

Best time to visit: December to April offers the driest, most comfortable weather, though the island is a year-round destination with the best hotel bargains in summer.
Getting around: Charlotte Amalie is walkable; the East End and Frenchtown require a taxi or rental car.
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Language: English; Virgin Islands Creole is widely spoken.
Timezone: AST (UTC-4)
Current trends: St. Thomas's nightlife continues shifting toward Frenchtown's bars and restaurants, even as Charlotte Amalie's waterfront pubs retain their historic charm, while the island's water sports scene, from kiteboarding to day charters, keeps drawing active travellers alongside its famous beaches.

Frenchtown — Where much of the island's nightlife action has shifted, with bars and restaurants.
East End (near Magens Bay) — Home to Flamboyan on the Bay Resort and Two Sandals boutique hotel.