Hawksnest Beach

Getting There: This is one of the first stops on the North Shore beach tour. Marked from the road, parking lot, pavilions and picnic tables [permit needed for large groups], changing area, and bathrooms.

Difficulty:  You can choose your level here. Immediately after entering the water you will be hitting some coral and fishes. The farther you go the more you see. You can also make your way to Gibney Beach and surrounding rock shoreline... if you don't scare easily you can make your way across the channel to the Caneel side. Watch for boats!

Beach: National Park, Public, White Sand

Amenities: Picnic Tables, Covered Pavilions, BBQ Grills, Changing Area, Toilets - Large groups must have a permit from the NPS. There is also a number of paved paths that are great for (unofficially) razor scooters, bikes, and skateboards. There is also a mooring pay station if you come by boat.


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