| East End, Saint Thomas | |
| Settlement Type: | Subdistrict |
| Pushpin Map: | USA Virgin Islands |
| Pushpin Label Position: | East End, Saint Thomas |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within the United States Virgin Islands |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Territory |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 5.26 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 7,501 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Coordinates: | 18.3167°N -115°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 00802 |
East End is an administrative subdistrict of the island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands.[1] The largest community is Red Hook, while smaller communities include Benner, Nazareth, Nadir, Frydendal, and Smith Bay. The subdistrict includes the offshore islands of Great Saint James, Little Saint James, Bovoni Cay, Patricia Cay, Cas Cay, Rotto Cay, Thatch Cay, Shark Island, and Dog Island.
The East End subdistrict lost 901 residents between the 2010 U.S. Census and the 2020 U.S. Census,[2] with a 2020 population of 7,502.
The East End region offers a more secluded character and less population density than the Charlotte Amalie, Southside, and Tutu subdistricts. East End is home to many of the islands' largest resorts, in addition to many shopping areas and entertainment venues, as well as the Coral World Marine Park & Underwater Observatory in Coki Point, which is the most popular tourist attraction on St. Thomas.[3]
East End is located about 7.4miles east of the territorial capital of Charlotte Amalie, which is approximately a 30-minute drive on the windy, small, and narrow St. Thomas roads. There are buses and taxis leaving East End. A typical fare for a taxi drive to the capital is $20.[4]
While hotels on St. Thomas are evenly divided between Charlotte Amalie and East End, the latter hosts more resort-style hotels with access to the beachfront. East End resorts are therefore generally more expensive than those found elsewhere on the island.[5] Lindquist and Sapphire Beaches are two famous beaches in the subdistrict; others include Pineapple Beach (Renaissance Beach) and Vessup Beach.
The 20-minute ferry ride to Cruz Bay on the island of St. John, which is a part of the Virgin Islands National Park, leaves the town of Red Hook.[6] Other ferry destinations from Red Hook include the islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, as well as St. Croix.[7]