Ask ten people on St. Croix where the best view is, and you’ll probably get ten different answers.
That’s because the island has an incredible variety of landscapes. One moment you’re looking out over turquoise water from a windswept cliff. The next you’re standing on a hilltop surrounded by green valleys and distant islands.
After spending years exploring St. Croix, these are the places I find myself returning to again and again.
📍 1. Point Udall
If there’s one place that belongs on every list, it’s Point Udall.
Located at the easternmost point of the United States, Point Udall offers sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea, rugged coastline, and the famous Millennium Monument. Sunrise is especially popular, as this is one of the first places in America to greet the day.
On clear days, the colors of the water seem almost unreal.
Best for:
- Sunrise
- Photography
- Scenic drives
⛰️ 2. Goat Hill
If you’re willing to earn your view, Goat Hill delivers.
The hike is moderately challenging, but the reward is a panoramic view of St. Croix’s East End, Point Udall, Jack Bay, Isaac Bay, and the surrounding Caribbean Sea. Many locals and visitors consider it one of the island’s most rewarding hikes.
Standing at the top, it feels like you can see half the island.
Best for:
- Hiking
- Sunrise or early morning adventures
- Panoramic photography
🌅 3. Ham’s Bluff Lighthouse
This may be the best “effort-to-view” ratio on St. Croix.
The hike is relatively short, but the payoff is spectacular. From the old lighthouse, you’ll look out over the dramatic northwestern coastline, Cane Bay, Carambola, and miles of open ocean. Visitors consistently mention the incredible views as the highlight of the hike.
When the trade winds are blowing and waves are crashing below, it feels wild and untouched.
Best for:
- Short hikes
- Coastal views
- Sunset
🌴 4. North Shore Road
Sometimes the best views aren’t destinations at all.
Driving along North Shore Road between Cane Bay and Carambola offers countless opportunities to pull over and admire the scenery. Rolling green hills meet deep blue water, creating some of the most iconic landscapes on the island.
Many visitors remember this drive as much as any attraction.
Best for:
- Scenic drives
- Casual exploration
- Sunset cruising
🏖️ 5. Jack and Isaac Bay
These secluded beaches are beautiful enough on their own, but the views along the hike are equally impressive.
As you descend toward the bays, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the East End coastline and untouched shoreline. Because the beaches are only accessible by foot, they retain a sense of remoteness that’s increasingly rare.
This is one of the places where St. Croix still feels completely wild.
Best for:
- Hiking
- Beach lovers
- Photography
🌊 6. The Annaly Tide Pools Trail
Most people do this hike for the tide pools.
But some of the best views happen along the way.
The trail winds through rainforest terrain before opening to dramatic coastal scenery overlooking Davis Bay and the North Shore. The contrast between lush vegetation and crashing surf makes this one of the most unique landscapes on St. Croix.
Best for:
- Adventure
- Coastal scenery
- Nature photography
🌺 7. The View You Didn’t Plan On
Some of the best views on St. Croix aren’t marked on a map.
They’re:
- A random overlook on the North Shore
- A quiet beach at sunset
- A rainbow after a passing shower
- The view from your favorite beach chair
Many longtime residents will tell you that their favorite view changes constantly.
And honestly, I think they’re right.
📸 My Personal Favorite
If I had to choose just one?
I’d probably say Goat Hill.
Not because it’s the highest point. Not because it’s the easiest to reach.
But because standing there gives you a perspective of St. Croix that few people experience. You can see the East End stretching into the sea, watch the waves wrap around the coastline, and appreciate just how beautiful this island really is.
That said, ask me again next week and I might give you a different answer.
🌴 Final Thoughts
One of the things I love most about St. Croix is that beauty isn’t concentrated in a single place.
It’s everywhere.
Sometimes it’s at the end of a hike. Sometimes it’s at the end of a winding road. And sometimes it’s waiting around a corner you’ve driven past a hundred times before.
So if you’re visiting—or even if you’ve lived here for years—take the scenic route once in a while.
You never know when you’ll discover your new favorite view.
