Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St.
Photo: Susanna Pershern / NPS
About Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.
Pair it with another park
Driving times from Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Mostly Perfect. The Tradewinds (the Easterlies) dominate the weather in the Virgin Islands, blowing east to west across the tropical Atlantic. The winter tends to bring stronger winds and less rain, and the summer tends to bring more rain and lighter winds.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument?
- Popular activities include Birdwatching, Boating, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Motorized Boating.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Virgin Islands National Park (19 min).