Directly north of St. John’s lies one of the best beaches on the island, Dickenson Bay. Its wide strip of white sand is especially appealing to families with small children. The azure, calm waters make this beach a perfect destination for swimming and other water sports. There is a range of hotels, restaurants and beach bars that line the beach, making it easy to grab a bite to eat or some shade. The range of water sports rentals here is seemingly endless from parasailing to banana boating to jet boating. The views from this beach happen to be unbeatable, from the rolling lush green hills to the stunning sunsets. Worth spending more than just one day here, choose from a number of private villas, luxury resorts or family friendly accommodations at Dickenson. It is also perfect for those families who don’t want to worry about packing lunches and dealing with less than ideal bathroom conditions, or perfect for adventurous couples who are looking to get their adrenaline rushing with one of the many water sports. Did we mention it's one of the most beautiful beaches on the island?