Salomon Beach
Nude beach in Saint John, US Virgin Islands
Salomon Beach is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in Saint John, US Virgin Islands. It lies within Virgin Islands National Park, managed by National Park Service. The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in February (26°C (79°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 29°C (84°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Little Magens (14 km (8.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Salomon Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 40 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 29 mm |
| March (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 38 mm |
| April (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 54 mm |
| May (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 99 mm |
| June (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 73 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 88 mm |
| August (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 113 mm |
| September (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 146 mm |
| October (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 142 mm |
| November (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 122 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 59 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Virgin Islands National Park, managed by National Park Service · public access: open.
- Park information: National Park Service
- Coordinates: 18.33903, -64.79387 · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Salomon Beach
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salomon Beach clothing optional?
Salomon Beach is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to National Park Service: Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent's Compendium. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in US Virgin Islands before you go.
When is the best time to visit Salomon Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 28°C (83°F) and January 26°C (79°F).
How warm is the water at Salomon Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 26°C (79°F) to 29°C (84°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What are the opening hours at Salomon Beach?
Virgin Islands National Park lists day-use hours of Closed. Check the National Park Service page for closures before you go.
What other naturist places are near Salomon Beach?
The closest are Little Magens (14 km (8.8 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against National Park Service: Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent's Compendium (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q32014972 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.