Cane Bay is located on the North Shore of the island and many people come to visit its crystal aqua-blue waters and warm sand, but the biggest attraction by far is it's reef. Most of the best diving around St. Croix is along this Wall that runs parallel to the coast. Just 100 feet offshore, the Cane Bay Wall gradually slopes out to about 30 feet and then drops down to 3200 feet. It is definitely the perfect setting for a beach dive. Conveniently, Cane Bay Dive Shop (along with a cool outdoor bar and restaurant) are located right across the street from the beach. You can rent a tank and full gear for only $25 and do your own beach dive. They have a full sized, detailed map of the reef painted on a large counter-top so you can plan your dive. The people that run the shop are really friendly and helpful. For more money you can also sign-up for a group dive with a dive master if you prefer.
The reef is a wondrous living coral garden filled with hard and soft corals. You'll see elkhorn and brain corals and plenty of tropical fish. Look for queen angles, snappers, parrot fish, jacks, barracuda, peacock flounders and maybe even some reef sharks. There is also a 19th century anchor that you might want to plan to see during your dive as well.
I stayed in Frederiksted on my last visit to St. Croix, but if I go back I think I would like to try staying in this area. It's has a very lo-key atmosphere and friendly people, although I don't believe there are many restaurants. Try this inn, Waves at Cane Bay at 1-800-545-0603 for accommodations. They look nice from outside and are right next door to the beach. They have kitchens. OR If you want to be catered to and are not afraid to pay for it, you can stay at the beautiful and exclusive Sunterra Carambola Beach Resort. It's actually about 15 minutes west of Cane Bay. It's worth a look, even if you don't stay there. Call 1-877-258-2786.
www.sunterra.com