Cottages by the Sea Beachfront

A Caribbean Beachfront Panorama

Framed by leaves of sea grape and the fronds of a leaning palm, this camera overlooks a broad, tranquil bay on the western shore of St. Croix. The water shifts from clear shallows to deep blue as it stretches toward the horizon.

The Beach at Cottages by the Sea

The view takes in a quiet stretch of golden sand dotted with beach umbrellas and loungers. This is the shoreline of Cottages by the Sea, a small beachfront retreat just north of the historic town of Frederiksted.

Frederiksted, St. Croix

St. Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Frederiksted anchors its western coast. The town is known for its colorful colonial architecture, its deep-water cruise pier, and some of the island's calmest swimming and snorkeling waters.

Toward the Southern Hills

Looking south along the coast, the camera captures the island's rolling green hills and the gentle arc of the bay, with the occasional sailboat or swimmer drifting across the frame.