Beach near Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John's Travel Guide

Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, on the island of Antigua, with a population of 24,226. It is the country's main urban centre and a practical base for exploring the island.

Most visitors arriving by air use V.C. Bird International Airport. The nearest named beaches include Runaway Beach, 10.7 kilometres away, followed by Galleon Bay Beach at 11.4 kilometres, Hawksbill Bay at 14.6 kilometres and Darkwood Beach at 15.8 kilometres.

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Local time

24,226

Population

4,087 miles away

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Weather in Saint John's

Thu

32°

Fri

31°

Sat

32°

Know before you go

Pays in XCD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1268

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Antigua and Barbuda for good service. While not always explicitly expected, it is a customary way to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Saint John's

Jan

28°15

Feb

28°16

Mar

29°14

Apr

29°21

May

30°19

Jun

31°19

Jul

31°18

Aug

31°19

Sep

31°19

Oct

30°19

Nov

29°16

Dec

29°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Saint John's

  • Devils Bridge

    8.6 km away

  • Runaway Beach

    10.7 km away

  • Galleon Bay Beach

    11.4 km away

  • Jolly Beach

    14 km away

  • Hawksbill Bay

    14.6 km away

  • Darkwood Beach

    15.8 km away

Things to do in Saint John's

  1. Antigua

    historic site

    4.9 km

  2. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

    stadium arena

    2.3 km

  3. Parham

    historic site

    1 km

  4. Pares, Antigua and Barbuda

    historic site

    3.1 km

  5. Fitches Creek

    historic site

    2.7 km

  6. Guiana Bay

    historic site

    3.4 km

  7. North Sound Point

    historic site

    3.1 km

  8. Crabs Point

    historic site

    3.4 km

Getting there

V.C. Bird International Airport · 4.5 km

Frequently asked Questions

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