Trunk Bay is a body of water and a beach on
Saint John in the
United States Virgin Islands. It has consistently been voted one of the Ten Best Beaches in The World by
Condé Nast Traveler magazine and has received similar recognition from other publications. The
National Geographic Society has labeled Trunk Bay as the most beautiful beach in the world. It is one of the most popular beaches on the island whose amenities include a snack bar, showers and restrooms, lifeguards, and an underwater trail for snorkeling its
coral reef. The beach area is divided into two halves, the main Trunk Bay beach and swim area and Burgesman Cove which is located on the west end of Trunk Bay near Jumbie Bay. Trunk Bay is the only National Park beach on Saint John which requires a fee to visit.