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Trunk Bay
Trunk Bay may have gotten its name from its population huge leatherback turtles, which resemble steamer trunks if you're Mr. Magoo.
Plan Around Trunk Bay
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Trunk Bay Details
One of the most beautiful, most famous, most photographed, and most crowded beaches on the island (it will get 1,000 or more guests during the busiest days), Trunk Bay is also the only pay beach on the island. Admission fees ($4 for adults) go to a good place though: Trunk Bay is the only beach in the park to have a lifeguard. There are other amenities too: showers, restrooms, changing rooms, picnic tables, a snack bar and gift shop, and an underwater snorkeling trail. It's believed that Trunk Bay earned its name from the huge leatherback sea turtles -- which are so big some can be mistaken for steamer trunks -- that visit every year. Plan to arrive early, as the moderately sized parking area can get crowded.
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Trunk Bay may have gotten its name from its population huge leatherback turtles, which resemble steamer trunks if you're Mr. Magoo.
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Cinnamon Bay
A lovely beach and home to the park's only campground, Cinnamon Bay is a worthy stop.
