🌴 St. Thomas Magazine-Insider Guide to Island Life: July Issue Highlights

This month, we’re shining a little extra light on the heart of the island:the small businesses, local legends, and hidden gems that make St. Thomas feel like home.

In our July issue of St. Thomas Magazine, we’re celebrating Local Love, our monthly tribute to the people and places that often get overlooked in a quick online search but deserve to be at the top of every itinerary.

From family-run shops to community farmers markets and tucked-away restaurants serving up generations of flavor, these are the spots that remind us what real island hospitality looks like. Whether you’re visiting for a week or you’ve called the Virgin Islands home for years, we invite you to slow down, shop small, and support the incredible locals who keep this place vibrant and unique.

In this issue, you’ll also discover:

🌺 Feature stories on local wildlife, a visitor contribution from Kathleen Boyd on the tiniest creatures in the water and how you can find them!

🏖️ A roundup of the top beaches in St. Thomas, from well-loved Coki Beach to secluded coves perfect for quiet time with turtles

🛍️ Profiles of favorite local businesses you’ll want to support on your next visit

🍽️ Recommendations for under-the-radar dining that locals swear by.

To every business owner, farmer, guide, and artisan featured this month, thank you for showing us your St. Thomas. We’re excited to share your stories and help more visitors discover what makes this island one of a kind.

St. Thomas Magazine-July 2025 "Local Love"