#8 on our list of Top-10 Best Beaches in St. Croix USVI is Hotel on the Cay Beach.

Hotel on the Cay Beach is located on its own little island called Protestant Cay, which is in Christiansted right across the water from the boardwalk. The beach is also known as Protestant Cay Beach.

This beach has golden powder sand, crystal clear water, and amazing views of downtown Christiansted. It's a 2 minute ferry ride from the boardwalk.

It's a perfect place for a family or group of people because there a lot of activities. Aside from the beautiful water, there 's a great restaurant and one of the best beach bars on island.

A full-service St. Croix watersports center offers jet ski rentals, windsurfing, paddle board rentals, and snorkel rentals.

The beach is beautiful with chairs and umbrellas which you can rent if you're not a guest of the hotel there.

This is an easy and cheap day trip from Christiansted. You can read more about Hotel on the Cay beach here (pdf).

The ferry to and from the hotel runs frequently until late, and the hotel's proximity to the shops and restaurants in downtown Christiansted is very convenient.