27 Best Places to Shop in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

St. Croix native Brian Bishop's trademark piece is the Turk's Head ring (a knot of interwoven gold strands). The family tradition continues with his son, Nathan, and his wife, Therese, creating contemporary sterling and gold pendants, rings, earrings, necklaces, and pendants. Stop by to meet the Bishops, browse the jewelry, and "Feel the Love."

An unexpected oasis of Crucian culture awaits at this locally owned gift shop. Check out their line of local preserves and syrups made using old-time recipes or pick up a book from a local author. They also carry colorful rainforest and recipe T-shirts as well as their famous Jack's Bay Pepper Sauce—your favorite foodie will thank you for this flavorful gift.

As the name implies, this small store sells hats and more hats, but you will also find swimwear for all shapes and sizes, including hard-to-find separates and cup sizes. Add one of the colorful sarongs or cover-ups to your on-island wardrobe or choose from one of the selection of bags, accessories, dressy clothing, and sandals.

This small shop showcases the handcrafted jewelry of local craftsman and "Island Boy" Whealan Massicott, including his signature, "infinity" style Crucian hook bracelet. Whether in silver or gold, the designs are simply elegant.

Climb the steps next to Common Cents Pub on Company Street to discover an eclectic assortment of adornments and attire from around the world. Open seasonally, Asha World Designs carries a signature clothing line that was handmade in India, Thailand, and Bali. Dive through the treasure trove of unique jewelry designs, accessories, gifts, textiles, and homewares to find that perfect item to accompany you back home.

For easy and beautiful clothing suitable for the island lifestyle, look no further than Belle Femme Boutique. Elegant evening wear and chic casual attire in a kaleidoscope of colors can be found here. Cool linen sets and comfy sandals are plentiful and the endless assortment of bags, accessories, and jewelry will have you wanting them all. They also carry quality business and casual shirts, shoes, belts, and slacks for men.

Vintage designer handbags, totes, jewelry, imported designer cosmetics and fragrances, and accessories cover the assortment of duty-free finds found at Belle Sorelle Beauty Bar. There are options for both men and women. 

This locally owned and operated perfume and skin care boutique carries items by CHANEL, Lalique, Gucci, and many more.

At St. Croix’s newest art gallery, you'll uncover artworks and products from artist Christa-Ann Davis Molloy that highlights the rich cross-cultural experience of the USVI and beyond. Get lost in the magic of paintings and sketches showcasing Mocko Jumbies, quadrille dancers, carnival masqueraders, steel pan drummers, and historic buildings, which are also captured on a host of houseware items including mugs, coasters, umbrellas, and bags.

Find one-of-a-kind pieces designed to elevate your wardrobe and personal style at this upscale women's boutique, where you will discover chic dresses and tailored separates to statement jewelry and handbags that will have you looking and feeling your best.

Precious metals and gemstones—like Caribbean larimar, blue topaz, and more—come together to highlight the beauty of island life at FantaSea Jewelry.

This neighborhood supermarket has everything you're looking for, including fresh produce, meats and poultry, a full-service bakery, and a deli, plus a large selection of wines and liquors.

This store sells a variety of stylish men's and women's clothes on St. Croix, including a selection of fair trade and organic clothing, handbags, hats, swimwear, handmade ornaments, and jewelry. Bright, island-friendly colors rule the racks here.

This family-operated studio creating handcrafted jewelry using silver, gold, and precious stones offers free engraving with each jewelry purchase, allowing you to set your intention with inspirational words, phrases, names, or special dates. Mix and match metals with their stackable rings and bangles.

The newest men's clothing store in downtown Christiansted is locally owned and operated, offering everything from casual wear like tees, polos, and hats to more formal options like jackets, bowties, and vests. Shop for accessories and fragrances as well as designer sneakers and slides. There are options for boys, too.

This shop sells pottery in bright colors, paintings of St. Croix, and the Caribbean, prints, and maps. They are all made by local artists, and they all make for perfect take-home gifts, though the shop also ships worldwide.

The island's largest full-service supermarket has fresh local produce, imported cheeses, and fine cuts of meat prepared by its master butcher. You will find a good selection of Middle Eastern foods and island-sourced products, in addition to the typical grocery-store items. It also has a full service deli and bakery and an extensive assortment of wine and spirits. Hot foods and subs are served daily.

Shop here for carefully crafted glass plates, suncatchers, and more. The pieces, all made on-site by St. Croix glassmaker Jan Mitchell Larsen, are often whimsically adorned with tropical fish, flora, and fauna. Photography from Steffen Larsen is also on display and for sale.

Chaney is jewelry made from shards of the antique Danish pottery that's found all over St. Croix. The owners of this Christiansted jewelry shop hunt for their pieces and clean, polish, and wrap them in silver wire, before selling them as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Seaglass jewelry is also sold here; like chaney, it's made in St. Croix.

This full-service supermarket stocks both locally grown and imported produce as well as deli items, specialty foods, duty-free liquor, and pharmacy needs. Perky's Pizza is located here, too.

The handmade gold and silver jewelry created here is inspired by St. Croix's beauty and culture and designed to provoke intrigue. Each piece is unique thanks to the Lost Wax Casting Method used to make the jewelry.

This luxury duty-free store carries a large selection of beauty, skincare and makeup, designer sunglasses, premium liquors, wines, and more.

This market, though on the smaller side, carries high-quality deli items, local produce, West Indian prepared foods, a florist, a bakery, and a pastry shop.

This boutique was founded by Crucian designer Sonya Hough, who invented the popular hook bracelet (wear the hook facing out if you're "available," inward if you're attached). Bracelets are priced from about $75 and up, depending on size and materials. In addition to the original silver and gold hooks in a variety of diameters, the shop sells variations that incorporate hurricane symbols, dolphins, hibiscus flowers, and infinity symbols. If you're going to splurge on one nice souvenir in St. Croix, make it a hook bracelet and you'll be recognized as an honorary Crucian whenever you wear it.

This luxury clothing and swimwear brand designs clothes ideal for island-living: boat wear made from natural fibers like bamboo, linen, and 100% organic cotton that are hand-dyed with natural ingredients. All Southern Saint merchandise is designed on St. Croix and manufactured around the world in countries like Guatemala, Honduras, and Bali.

Austin native and fashion wholesaler Susan Connett brings her sense of style to St. Croix with a dazzling variety of resort wear, beachwear, and fabrics sourced from women producers in Bali, Africa, Guatemala, and elsewhere.

This well-stocked independent bookseller sells Caribbean-theme books as well as the latest good reads, like curated selections of books on Crucian history and culture. It has monthly book club meetups and frequent book-signing events that feature local authors, many of whom also participate in St. Croix Literary Festival in April.