Gibney Beach, Secluded beach in Saint John, US Virgin Islands
The white sand beach stretches along Hawksnest Bay, where coral reefs protect the swimming area and palm trees line the shoreline.
Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who led the Manhattan Project, owned this beach from 1957 to 1977 and built a vacation home on the property.
The beach represents the intersection of Caribbean coastal life and American scientific history, as both Oppenheimer and Gibney families left their mark here.
Visitors can access the beach through Virgin Islands National Park and rent one of two available cottages for extended stays.
The ashes of Robert Oppenheimer and his wife Katherine were scattered in the waters off this beach, making it their final resting place.
Location: United States Virgin Islands
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
GPS coordinates: 18.35250,-64.77639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 23:00
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