JOST VAN DYKE
Jost Van Dyke is probably the most laid back island,
with inviting restaurants, bars, beautiful beaches and even a
challenging walk for the more athletic.
Great Harbor is the home
of the famous Foxy's, a humble beach bar and restaurant with loads of
character. On occasion Foxy himself will play at happy hour and
entertain you with songs and stories of the many people he has met in his
travels.
Foxy's infamous New Year's Eve party has quickly gained popularity in far
off places. A New York Post
journalist once wrote that there were only three places in the world to be
on New Year's Eve: Times Square, New York; Trafalgar Square, London; and Foxy's
on Jost Van Dyke. Lining the beach at Great Harbor are a variety of other,
equally colorful, bars and restaurants.
Little Harbor is a small cove that boasts several
bars and restaurants such as Sidney's Peace and Love and Harris' Place
which have become a must-do destination for many.
White Bay is a stunning crescent shaped beach
with a shallow sandy bottomed water. The color of the water is pure
aqua! More bars and restaurants line the bay, the most famous of
which, Soggy Dollar Bar is the home of the painkiller. Years ago,
before there was electricity on Jost, the Soggy Dollar made Pina Coladas
on the rocks. One day someone added orange juice to the mix by
accident and voila, the Painkiller was born! There is no dock at
White Bay but we anchor close to the beach and it is a short swim and of
course, the bar has no problem with the soggy dollars! It is lovely
to spend an afternoon lazing in one of the hammocks or lounge chairs,
sipping on a Painkiller and playing the Soggy Dollars' beach/bar games.
Don't miss the Flying Fish Sandwich served al fresco at the Soggy Dollar.
Great Harbor and White Bay also sport small shops
set among the palm trees. Here you can find a great variety of
unique island clothing and gifts.
For the adventurous, there is a wonderfully
challenging road to walk. It stretches from White Bay to Little
Harbor winding up and down several hills steep enough to get the
heart up to your target rate! Strap on your tennis
shoes, slather on plenty of sunblock and carry a bottle of water!