Point Udall — Attraction in Saint Croix

I have been to many Caribbean islands but have fallen in love with St.Croix. East end is so beautiful with arid conditions and excellent beaches and beautiful water. Buck island is a must when visiting St.Croix! Make sure and eat at Duggans restaurant it’s outstanding! Also check out Carambola and cane bay on north shore! A beautiful island!🌴with a lot to do and many beautiful beaches and great restaurants. Much friendlier than St.Thomas and much cheaper than St.John. If you have the time St.John is an absolute must to see! It’s off the charts awesome! West end of St.Croix is very nice and more tropical and green than east end with beautiful beaches and the rain forest. Beware of the cruise ships however. Lots of people after they arrive in Frederiksted. Better to stay north,south and east on those days,however there are beautiful beaches around Frederiksted. Also check out Sandy Point Marine Reserve! Very nice but sometimes closed for turtle migration. ...

Visiting Point Udall at sunrise was once in a lifetime experience, despite a slight timing discrepancy with Google's forecast. The early start at 6:45 am revealed stunning views, including Goat Mountain, secluded private beaches accessible by hiking, and a clear sight of the monument. Symbolizing the easternmost point of the United States, the monument holds both celestial and historical significance. Dedicated to Albert Francis "Bull" Brown, a respected Crucian community leader, it stands as a tribute to his contributions and the enduring spirit of the local community. Beyond marking a geographical landmark, the monument at Point Udall becomes a symbol of resilience, community pride, and the ongoing pursuit of progress in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The distant presence of Buck Island added to the overall charm, making the long drive and early morning venture...

This point of land is the easternmost point (by travel, not longitude) in the United States, so four of our group got up early one morning to see the sun rise there, knowing that we’d be the first people in the US to witness its rise on that day. How often does one get to say that?!

There are actually two Point Udalls. This eastern most point, named for Stewart Udall who served as a US Representative from Arizona before serving as Secretary of the Interior under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and the western most point in Guam named for his brother, Morris Udall who succeeded Stewart in the House and served from 1961 to 1991. This means that America's day begins and ends at a Point Udall.

A sundial known as the Millennium Monument was built above Point Udall for the New Year's celebration in 2000 — it marks the azimuth of the first U.S. sunrise...