Epstein’s so‑called “island” was Little Saint James, a small private island in the Caribbean Sea, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands southeast of the island of St. Thomas. It lies roughly a couple of miles off the coast of St. Thomas and is accessible only by boat or helicopter.

Basic location

  • The island’s formal name is Little Saint James , but it is widely nicknamed “Epstein Island” because Jeffrey Epstein owned it from 1998 until his death in 2019.
  • It is located in the Caribbean Sea , within the Virgin Islands archipelago, under the jurisdiction of the United States Virgin Islands territory.

More precise details

  • Geographically, Little Saint James sits just southeast of St. Thomas and near another Epstein‑owned island, Great Saint James.
  • Public sources list its coordinates at approximately 18.3° N latitude and 64.8° W longitude, placing it firmly among the smaller private islets of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Context and notoriety

  • The island gained global attention because it was described in court filings and media reports as a central location in Epstein’s criminal activity involving the exploitation of underage girls.
  • In recent years, it has continued to feature in news coverage, including sales of the property and political and legal scrutiny related to documents, photos, and videos from the site.