St Croix East End Marine Park, Saint Croix

Name: St Croix East End Marine Park
Address: Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands

#15 among attractions in Saint Croix

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St Croix East End Marine Park, Saint Croix

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The St. Croix East End Marine Park was established to “protect territorially significant marine resources, and promote sustainability of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, sea grass beds, wildlife habitats and other resources, and to conserve and preserve significant natural areas for the use and benefit of future generations.” It is the U.S. Virgin Islands’ first territorially designated and managed marine protected area. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 17°43'27"N, 64°39'3"W

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St Croix East End Marine Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christiansted National Historic Site, Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse, Christiansted Historic District, St. John's Episcopal Church.

3.8 miNW
Museum
Christiansted National Historic Site, Christiansted
98 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Christiansted, on the island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, lies the Christiansted National Historic Site. This museum is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the area, offering visitors a...
3.7 miNW
Museum
Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse, Christiansted
96 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, the Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse stands as a testament to the island's rich and complex history. This historic building, now transformed into a museum, once played a pivotal role in the trade...
3.8 miW
Park
Christiansted Historic District, Christiansted
97 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the US Virgin Islands, the Christiansted Historic District stands as a living testament to the Danish influence on Caribbean culture and architecture. This well-preserved park area, located in the city of Christiansted on the island of St.
4 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Christiansted
102 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Christiansted, St. John's Episcopal Church stands as a beacon of history and faith in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This cherished church is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the architectural and cultural heritage of the island.
3.8 miNW
Island
Protestant Cay, Christiansted
99 min walk • Protestant Cay is a four-acre triangular islet in the Christiansted Harbor, 200 yards north of Christiansted. The island is home to a resort, the Hotel on the Cay, which is home to a protected sand beach, small shop and beach bar.
2.5 miN
Interesting neighbourhood
Coakley Bay Estate, Christiansted
63 min walk • Coakley Bay Estate is a 55 acres property in the East End area, east of Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The listing included seven contributing sites.
4.1 miW
Church
Friedensthal Mission, Christiansted
105 min walk • The Friedensthal Mission, southwest of Christiansted in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, was partly built by 1830. Also known as Friedensthal Moravian Church, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. In German, Fridensthal means "valley of peace".
4.8 miNE
Island
Buck Island
122 min walk • Buck Island Reef National Monument protects Buck Island, a small, uninhabited 176-acre island about 1.5 miles north of the northeast coast of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and 18,839 acres of submerged lands, totaling 19,015 acres. It was first established as a protected area by the U.S.
3.2 miNW
National park
Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge
83 min walk • Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge, encompasses the 6 ha island of Green Cay lying midway between the town of Christiansted and Buck Island Reef National Monument, just north of Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands of the Caribbean.

St Croix East End Marine Park, Saint Croix

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St Croix East End Marine Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)