The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) and the U.S.V.I. Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (SPR) implemented new regulations to use Lindbergh Bay Beach, effective June 27. The guidelines will help ensure the safety and comfort of beachgoers and the traveling public. The beach will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
A VIPA permit is required for groups of over 15 people to host an event or a beach party. The public should contact VIPA’s Property Management Office for a permit at 774-2132 or via e-mail at property_mgmt@viport.com.
The following are prohibited on the beach:
No glass bottles
No destruction of buildings, trees, plants or shrubbery
No firearms or weapons
No generators without a VIPA-issued permit
No jet skis within the swim zone
No littering or dumping of personal trash
No live bands, DJs or amplified music
No metal detectors
No nudity; bathing is suit required
No open flames
No pets (except registered service dogs with designation)
No removal of sand or shells
No soliciting
Speed limit in the parking area is 10 miles per hour
VIPA has posted signage with the new rules at the entrances on Lindbergh Bay Beach. VIPA Law Enforcement Officers and the VI Police Department’s officers will also monitor the beach.