Rhythms at Rainbow Beach is a great place to visit and enjoy the beautiful beach. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, ensuring that you have a good time. They offer delicious food, drinks, and service with generous portion sizes. Their Lime in de Coconut drink is frozen and creamy while their Bushwacker offers chocolate and coffee flavors. The establishment takes the mask mandate seriously but allows you to remove it when seated for your convenience.
We had a great time here. The beach is beautiful. The staff who handle the chairs and umbrellas are super friendly. We enjoyed great food, drinks, and service. Brandon was our server and he was awesome. Didn’t make us feel rushed at all. We had wahoo tacos, chicken tacos, and sweet potato fries. All delicious and great portion sizes. The Lime in de Coconut drink is so good. It’s frozen and creamy. The Bushwacker is also frozen and creamy but has chocolate and coffee (also delicious). We felt welcome and had a really great time. They take the mask mandate seriously, so you will need to wear a mask to get food or bar service but you can remove it when seated. Of course it’s not required on the beach. Thanks for a wonderful time and for continuing to serve guests even during the current situation.
Ethan Rayhorn — Google review
Late lunch at Rhythms. Good menu selection, ample open air seating with great ocean views. Food was flavorful. Service was a bit edgy that day as an upcoming event had the staff scurrying to get people in and out before the event. Drinks were delish and prices reasonable. Small parking lot with plenty of off road parking nearby.
c “cfl” lane — Google review
Location is great, its on the beach! My wife ordered "2 all beef hotdogs on pretzel buns $9" from the menu. She was quite annoyed to receive 1 hotdog split in half and served on 2 buns!
Tony Holder — Google review
BEAUTIFUL BEACH!!!!!! Somewhat crowded. But bartender lady wasn't very friendly or fast- she was making multiple drinks while taking my order and making my drinks too. We got the lime in the coconut and a virgin strawberry daiquiri, the lime in the coconut was good but don't get it if you want a strong drink. The virgin strawberry daiquiri was GROSS. It comes out of a machine unlike the lime in the coconut which they make in a blender. The nachos were pretty good, the chicken strips were just okay- big portions though. They were out of quite a few things.
Me — Google review
30 more trips around the sun and Rhythms at Rainbow Beach still serves decent food at an outstanding location. The menu has a lot of options compared to the burgers from eons ago. Service was fine. Sunsets are pretty hard to beat.
Bill Cleveland — Google review
Cool little beach bar with inexpensive equipment rental. They offer kayak, snorkeling gear, ski doo, beach chairs and umbrellas as well as other rental services. Staff is friendly and helpful. Owner is super friendly and works on site along side staff!
Jordan McCoy — Google review
Rain was in the forecast today, but it help off for a visit to Rhythms. Even on this overcast day, the view had plenty of turquoise water. Recommended if you're in Frederiksted, St. Croix.
Dustin Roberts — Google review
Fun, beautiful beach with clear blue water. They offer jet skis and paddle boards and kayaks.
The food and drinks are delicious as well!
Jenna Overholt — Google review
Staff was friendly interviews were great. I got the mahi tacos with french fries, the french fries were great the tacos were OK. Blueberry lemonade was amazing!
Jayla Jacobs — Google review
Oh, brace your taste buds for a flavor fiesta at Rhythms at Rainbow Beach! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First off, the Grouper bites – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these little nuggets of joy are like a sea dance for your palate. 🕺💃
The pork loin sandwich is a sandwich wizard's masterpiece! Tender pork, a symphony of flavors, and a bun so soft, it's practically a culinary lullaby. 🎵
Pretzel bites? More like bites of pretzel paradise! Each nibble is like a soft pretzel hug that leaves you wondering how something so simple can be so insanely delicious. 🥨
Now, let's talk about the coconut shrimp – a tropical dream on a plate! Crunchy, coconutty perfection that transports you to an island getaway with every bite. 🏝️
And the calamari? It's not just calamari; it's calamari that does the tango with your taste buds. Crispy, flavorful, and downright addictive.
In a nutshell, Rhythms at Rainbow Beach is a culinary symphony that deserves a standing ovation. Bravo, chef! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Alan Ross — Google review
Stopped in after enjoying the beach. We ordered the mahi mahi bites, corn nuggets, fresh tuna sandwich and pulled pork sandwich. All were delicious! My husband loved his pork sandwich the most and I loved the tuna sandwich and mahi bites. Corn nuggets were good, just your typical nuggets. The French fries are so good too!
Service was the best we had on the island.
The fresh yellow fin tuna was so fresh and delicious, I'm still dreaming about it.
Amy Stradling — Google review
A place that definitely doesn't deserve even 1 star. The lady at the front was the rudest when asked for a menu. At pay time, she didn't want to split the payments it was a group of us and didn't feel comfortable in having to pay all together, but she refused to take separate payments.
Food is horrible, asked for a burguer and got the first burger plus the homemade fries ... Soggy and horrible. Definitely not worth the time spent and money. We weren't part of the all white crowd they had there so maybe that made the difference as well.
D GonzCons — Google review
Had a good experience. Always love coming here when I'm home visiting ❤️. I've been here a few times and never had an issue until this last visit . First of all let me say the staff was friendly and I felt welcome 🙏 the food was ok but not the best. We have had better here. I don't know if it has to do with repercussions of a busy high season that trickle down to our arrival. We all had different orders. Some were good, and some were not chicken tenders were blah...not very flavorful. Here is the kick to the gut. We ordered Nachos as a appetizers for the table, and we all had the same reaction as soon as we got home. We all had to use the bathroom, and we went multiple times, and it lasted well into the next day
We all feel that it must have been the processed cheese that they put on top or something else in the Nachos. Either they left it out or didn't heat it up enough or something, but I thank God that we went there after we spent our day on the beach
Lisa Salamah — Google review
Worth the drive, an awesome beach with a really cool Caribbean bar with classic bar food! The water is generally calm unless the wind is blowing inland but the sand is nice, water is clear and kids loved it! Easy to grab a beach chair and get your favorite adult beverage! We go there to STX twice a year and stay on the East End and always make a trip to Rhythms each time!
Gary Hofmann — Google review
Amazing. Perfect location right on the beach. Enjoy some sun...hop on the jet skis...and enjoy some good food! The jerk chicken tacos were my favorite.
Located on the ruins of a sugar cane plantation, the St. George Village Botanical Gardens is home to over 1,000 types of plants from around the Caribbean. The botanical garden is a showcase of the natural beauty of Virgin Islands and offers tours and events for visitors to explore its important cultural and historical significance.
Favorite thing we did on St. Croix!! Staff and volunteers were wonderful and the gardens are beyond amazing. Saw so many plants and birds. The historical exhibits are very well done. This is THE thing to do on the island - do NOT miss it!
Dana W — Google review
The gardens are really beautiful, and walking around is fun with lots of paths to take. The age of the old sugar mill and all show but have been well preserved and maintained.
An abundance of gorgeous flowering plants and shrubs throughout.
It's worth the drive and time spent to enjoy this historic sight.
FYI- there is a charge per person/donation to enter.
Jas D — Google review
Visited early July for Mango Melee celebration. The festival had great attendance and I hope they raised a lot of money to support the gardens. Renovations are in progress and the place has much potential.
Janet Burnette — Google review
Beautiful grounds amid the ruins of a plantation. The provided map gives general information about each area of the gardens but there is not much signage indicating specific species. The admission price of $10 per person is reasonable. We spent roughly two hours wandering the grounds.
Kathryn Helleman — Google review
This was one of my favorite spots on the island. Yeah I know the beach and ocean are out there. For 10 bucks (less if you're old or young) it's worth it. We spent 2 hours here. They claim to have 1000+ species. I believe them. Great exhibits and a well taken care of,peaceful place. A mix of old and new and some good history of the property. There are a couple small museums included on the property and a gift shop. Check it out!
Tyler Dixon — Google review
As beautiful as I remember years ago! The self guided tour was so nice to just take your time and stroll.
brianna nicholson — Google review
Incredible! It was rich with history, culture and the plants were amazing. The person at the desk gave us a map and some basic history. I am not a history buff but it was fascinating. Definitely worth going.
Jenifer Gorder — Google review
Saw many unique plants I had never seen before. Very beautiful. There were also fruit bats you could view in a couple of the buildings. Great tour guides. The seashell room was especially cool. Air conditioned gift shop had lovely souvenirs. Saw butterflies and tiny lizards on the flowers. Enjoyed.
Michelle Allen — Google review
Really lovely place. It's small but full of runes and the history behind them. My favorite were the more densely grown gardens as they felt like you were in on a secret. Definitely a labor of love.
Camille Liedtka — Google review
This is a wonderful botanical garden on the grounds of an old sugar plantation so they are both historical and botanical aspects. There is even a little seashell museum. I was lucky to be able to tagalong one of the cruise ship tours and then took my time exploring further. The staff is very friendly and helpful and I found a couple of lovely souvenirs at the gift shop.
Ana Lynn — Google review
Beautiful garden with remnants of the plantation buildings throughout. The provided map is very helpful, walking the whole garden takes probably 1-2 hours.
Kathryn Koerperich — Google review
Great place to visit. Over 1000 different species of plants and trees. Lots of history as well. Bring a doggie treat for Marley she lives at the gardens. 🐾 They would gladly accept donations of doggie treats and food.
Debra Santos — Google review
A lovely garden, full of flora we had never seen or experienced previously. Spring and summer will be the best chance to see most plants in bloom. Even in autumn it was a delightful walk through fragrant and picturesque grounds. Keep your eyes open for orchids everywhere!
The museum store was stocked with hand crafted items from many local artists and environmentally conscious gifts.
We enjoyed our visit here very much.
The ruins of the sugar plantation in which the garden is built are highlighted as well. A lesson to be learned, not to repeat the cruelty and greed of colonizers and conquerors.
Jared Kelsey — Google review
Beautiful oasis of flowers, history, and walking paths just off the main road.
Thoughtful signage and a simple map help self guide a stroll. Astonishing to think of how colorful and varied the whole island used to be, and how vital to have some more intentionally preserved.
Pro tip: use only DEET free bug spray (when there and most of the time!) to help ensure the butterflies and other essential insect life can survive.
Kate Jackson — Google review
Highly recommend going through the gardens and buying souvenirs to support them. The icing on this visit was seeing my grandparents names memorialized since they used to be board members. So many wonderful memories here.
McLisa carsanddrift — Google review
Very nice place to visit. Beautiful flowers amidst remnants of old sugar mill. Nice gift shop.
John Tenuta — Google review
We visited St. Croix, and only had 2 full days to see the island. First stop after the beach at Cane Bay was the botanical gardens. It was a Saturday afternoon in November. The temp was in the 90s, and it was hot and humid. Not much breeze that day. The visitor center/gift shop was very nice and the beautiful lady that gave us some history and directions for the self guided tour. Give yourself about 1.5 hours. The bathrooms and little sitting area were super nice as well
Elizabeth Carter — Google review
Perfect detour for childless couples who like plants or parents of misbehaving tweens who need to learn some motherforking history! We stumbled on the gardens on our way to visit a distillery. The sausage tree and orchid house were far more interesting than the Cruzan factory. Lovely staff let us in late (they close at 3).
Jamie Martin — Google review
The botanical gardens might be my favorite stop on our trip to St. Croix. There is both a ton of cool plant life to explore and a lot of history because the gardens are on an old sugar plantation. One of my favorite parts was the rainforest section, where you can go from being in a really ordinary-looking field (like you would see almost anywhere) to suddenly being inside quite a dense piece of rainforest. Admission was $10 for each adult, and we got a great map to help guide us around and give information on both plants and history. This is also a great place to see a bunch of the little lizards that seem common on the island (I think they are called anoles).
Kristin Young — Google review
The plants are gorgeous, we had came about 6 months after Maria came through in March of 2018. We went through again today 11-1-23 and the regrowth is spectacular!!!! Definitely go on a cooler day as today was over 90 degrees!! But beautiful!!!
Estate Whim Sugar Mill is an 18th-century plantation on St. Croix that offers visitors a glimpse into the island's history. The estate has been restored to showcase what life was like on sugar plantations, with exhibits detailing the mill's history and the slave trade. A windmill, cook house, and other buildings are part of the experience. The staff are friendly and helpful in providing information about family records.
Worth a trip. About an hour to see it all. The people there are very nice and knowledgeable on the history. The main house is closed for renovation but still worth going to see
Terry Vail — Google review
A good experience viewing the remnants of the sugar plantation. We opted for the self guided tour with map. Limited signs required a certain amount of looking up information about sugar manufacturing which might have been provided in the tour with a guide.
Kathryn Helleman — Google review
The staff are some of the nicest people I meet while in St. Croix. I received so much help in looking for my family records. Thank you to all of the lovely staff, God bless and stay safe.
Sabreen Rasheed — Google review
I enjoyed the historical lesson while on these grounds. I am excited about bringing my children here to learn about the mill as well.
Nice weekend trip. Took about an hour to walk through it all.
Kimberly Franco — Google review
Museum is closed, but the grounds are open and you will likely have the place to yourself. Peaceful walk on a sunny day. The Google maps directions are dated and take you to an entrance that no longer exists. The best way to find is by looking for the sign on Centerline Rd near KISS cafe.
Angela Primiano — Google review
The architecture is beautiful although the history behind it is terrible. The museum is currently not operating. Many of the placards were missing information. A blue "tarp" adorned the roof of the main building. I would like to see the buildings and their history, both the good and bad, preserved, so that visitors may fully understand what happened during those times.
Clara Williams — Google review
Really interesting to see the technology of the 18 hundreds. A feeling of great sadness came over me when I realized the horrors that slaves went thru to make these structures
Gerald Griswold — Google review
The volunteers were both nice & knowledgeable. The history of the place is amazing, & there is a moat around the great house that you can walk in.
Debi Brockamp — Google review
Accepting donations for admission as the great house is closed due to Maria. Volunteers in the office are pushy. Not much to see but enjoyed the wonderful sugar mill remains and other buildings here. Deserves to be restored!
Jenn Soos — Google review
Always enjoyable, even when it's not open. Exemplifies the history and true historical spirit of the island. Love it
Maureen Andreoni — Google review
Love the lady telling the story of how Whim Sugar Mill came about. She is located where you pay access to the grounds. A delicious handmade peppermint candy ok 8m and tamarind candy balls await you at Granny's house where one lady makes candy and one makes rugs out of colorful strips of cloth.
Located on the Frederiksted Coast of St. Croix, Mount Washington is a former sugar estate that dates back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This historic site was once an island workhouse during St. Croix's prime days as one of the largest producers of sugar in the Caribbean. The estate boasts impressive construction with its house and barn built before the 1780s, making it a fascinating destination for visitors interested in history and architecture.
If you’re not staying on the west side, it is a long drive for a sub-30 minute activity. However, the grounds are really beautiful.
The dirt entry road is very easily missed and doesn’t have a name on the map, although it’s location is indicated.
I do wish there were more informational placards, or someone to give a short tour—a building simply labeled “dungeon” really requires some follow-up. I am further interested in what “The Path” is, referred to on the grounds and with little altars 👀
Georgianna Pisano-Goetz — Google review
History is spoken here.
A must see for all island visitors.
A peaceful walk through St. Croix's history. The ruins here offer a very detailed glimpse into the plantations of the 1700s. There also a bit of a "zen garden" like feel to the place with the various types of fauna interspersed throughout the ruins.
Do this.
Joel Shoy — Google review
Great historical site that you can stroll around and learn some history. Places here are still rented so owners ask that you respect the privacy of the guests. 4 wheel drive road, navigable by car if not raining heavily. Beautiful grounds and interesting structures. Worth the trip.
c “cfl” lane — Google review
I so enjoyed this place, so nice of who ever runs it to make it so inviting and beautiful. We walked around for about a half hour. It is well worth a stop. Don't be put off because of the dirt road it was easy to get to.
Rick Carlesco — Google review
Wow! Probably some of the most incredible sunset views on the island! Such beauty that came from a place that was once filled with ugliness. Cathartic
Anne ?Irish? C — Google review
Private property but it’s very gracious of the owners to allow for touring of the grounds. Don’t go up to the house though! That’s a residence.
Evan Kay — Google review
I appreciate it's open at no charge. It is a nice enough place to visit if you have the time. if you have seen other Caribbean plantations, and time is short, it would be fine to skip also.
we have been to several Caribbean plantation ruins. This does have some structures we hadn't seen before.
I would recommend a visit if you have a day when the beach is rough or you've seen much of the island.
D B — Google review
Beautiful ruins of sugar/cotton plantation. Well preserved to give you the feeling of what the plantation must have been like centuries ago. It's incredibly generous of the owner to let people visit his property and to do it for free.
J. D. — Google review
Beautiful refurbished sugar mill ruins with garden and event center. This private property welcomes individuals to sightsee the grounds. The ruins are extensive and worth seeing.
Kathy Ewert — Google review
Great place to visit. Grounds and flowers are awesome. The history of the estate is incredible dating back to 1700s.
John Tenuta — Google review
Quiet place, and pretty interesting. If you want to go drive a jeep or a truck the road in is pretty rough.
Even though there is not a guide present looking at the construction of the house and barn is impressive considering they were built before the 1780's
Chip S — Google review
Nice historic ruins. Self guided, enter at your own risk. Stone labyrinth not complete but a work in progress. Nice views, cool plants.
A. “BackSeatRider” W. — Google review
This place was well off the beaten path, having to travel down a very potholed Road, then up another gravel Road to get to it on the very western side of the island. I can honestly say it was worth every second of the trip! This place was absolutely incredible. It's the ruins of an Old sugar plantation and rum factory nestled in the hills. There was a lot of history to discover here, however the best part was the serenity. It is extremely well maintained, quiet, and very very beautiful. A must see!
The Fort Frederik museum features artifacts from throughout Danish history, as well as paintings and sculptures from the 18th century. The fort also has a waterfront park that is open to the public during cruise ship docking times.
I need to know about this cradle. I experienced what can only be expressed as an emotional phenomenon. When I went into the officers quarters I was overwhelmed with the crushing heartache you would feel when a loved one passes. I pushed forward into the room approached the beautiful mahogany cradle and the feeling became more intense. I backed away from the cradle sobbing. My husband thought me nuts and my children I held closer. When I left the officers quarters it felt …? Lighter??? I felt at peace, I felt I had been there before. I went downstairs and continued our wonderful St Croix walking tour. I have been touched by St Croix and vow to protect it.
Thank you
Mother of that sunburnt nature girl
Erin Watson — Google review
Mid-18th century Danish fort located at the western end of St. Croix. Couldn’t view the inside as it was closed. Beautiful location on the water.
Diona Williams — Google review
Fort Frederik was inspiring. Brings you back to a much different time in history. The fort itself needs a lot of work but was recently approved for a 6.4 million dollar grant. Lots of art work from locals and tons of information about its history. Worth the 5 dollar donation to check everything out.. Having someone there to answer questions would have been a plus and would have gotten the 5th star.
Nick NYG — Google review
My wife and I enjoyed Fort Fredrick, however multiple of the informational centers were damaged and only had half of the pictures/infographics still up, and overall it isn't well taken care of. They blame the damage on Hurricane Maria which is probably correct, but for $5 a person they should have been able to fix it in the 4 years that it has been since that hurricane. The non damaged displays like like they hadn't been updated in at least that long either.
Jordan Knicely — Google review
This place is beautifully placed at the front of the bay and only costs $5. There is a bit to see and has a some good views. The people are very kind and helpful.
Jason Smith — Google review
Interesting historical site. Fees charged for entry. Nice ocean views and many rooms have been turned into galleries with offerings from local artist.
c “cfl” lane — Google review
Lost opportunity to educate the visitor about the Island history. I would have expected better exhibits at a federally supported historical site. That said, there is good information about the original human inhabitants and their first encounter with Christopher Columbus. There is also information about the transfer of Island ownership from Denmark to the United States. Not enough Colonialism, Slavery and Economy.
Fr. Gregory Chisholm, S.J. — Google review
So interesting & educational. The areas were well marked & it highlighted historical & current culture.
Debi Brockamp — Google review
My first visit felt like a time warp to the 1800s. It is a fort/prison, so to me the mood reflected echoes of bondage and misery - in an edifying way. Exhibits are interspersed throughout the fort both on the upper and lower floors. I learned about the transatlantic slave trade, cannons, musket, sea-glass, mangroves, local history, Alexander Hamilton, and mush more.
This is definitely worth the visit and I strongly suggest at least one trip to this fort. They also serve as venue space for specific events.
Joel Shoy — Google review
So much history here! I visited for the first time and learned so much about this site. The pictures and video do it no justice!
Kymberli C. — Google review
During our honeymoon in St Croix this was a great tour we did ourselves. I’m December 2023 entrance was $5 per person so we figured why not? All the history we read and saw was remarkable. The views from the top of the fort are great. Not to mention the kind staff we encountered that day. Glad we embarked on a trail of history through this fort and at such a shocking low cost!
Kayleigh Fosnow — Google review
$5 cash per person, no credit cards, interesting history boards on the walls of the fort. I felt like highschoolers made the boards with content. They have an art room which is very basic not actual art from that Era, and really is art from 12th graders. I think the rooms could have been staged more on the bottom of the fort. The captains quarters was staged nicely and gave realistic view of how people lived in the fort. It's self guided. Would be nice to have a guided tour offered at times.
Ashley Funk — Google review
If you like history then you would be interested in the fort. It was nice to see things and learn the history from that time. It's a $5 entry fee.
Jacqui — Google review
The Fort was open because a cruise ship was in, otherwise, it would have been closed. I have a National Park pass that I can use at the Fort in C'sted for free, but there was a $5 admission fee for Fort Frederick since it is not operated by the National Park system.
Keith Walton — Google review
Visited as part of a walking tour from our cruise ship. Lots of history, some of it eye opening regarding the slave trade. The place itself is in poor condition, not restored like so many other forts elsewhere. However, the exhibits are interesting and worth seeing. There are some difficult stairs if you want to see it all. Living conditions must have been abysmal in its day.
Josh Violette — Google review
Interesting small fort to explore, but highly recommended while in town to learn about local history. It doesn’t take a lot of time to visit while already in Frederiksted.