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Icacos Beach
The East Shore
Absolutely beautiful beach on an uninhabited islet off the coast and accessible by water taxi for a fee. Nice!
Flamenco Beach
One of the top beaches in the world, Flamenco is a picturesque stretch of white sand & turquoise waters
Playa La Chiva
Calm, sandy, flat, lovely. No surf, no crowds. Great swimming, some snorkeling. Covered cabanas. Perfect!
Playa Sun Bay
A relaxing family friendly beach with gentle waves that are not too high and easy access to the water
Sea Glass Beach
A cute beach! A quick walk from Isabel Segunda. If you're willing to scramble along rocks, head west!
Playa Santiago Punta
A beautiful beach with a very private feel. Lots of shade and the parking is really close to the shore
Playa California
The South Shore
California Beach is a good surfing spot best suited for Body-boarding. Best time to surf it is usually in summer
Pozuelo Exclusive Beach
Rough waves, probably shouldn’t swim here. Lots of small restaurants, and it can get busy around the area
Playa Tamarindo
This beach is in Guayanilla but still part of the Guánica Dry Forest. There's a trail you can use to hike or bike
Playa La Jungla, Guánica
Very beautiful. During weekdays this place is very relaxing but on weekends it gets crowded; no facilities
Los Pozos Beach
The West Shore
Access is not easy for all cars; high cars or pickups are best, but the beach is excellent; a secluded spot
La Playita Beach
Beautiful Small Beach at the end of a small road. It's very serene. Water is blue and calm; mangroves too!
Balneario De Anasco
A beautiful beach right by some great restaurants. The drive is a bit confusing for non-locals, but well worth it
Playa Doña Lala Beach
A beautiful beach. Calm waters are excellent for swimming 🏊♂️. Parking lots available and many people!
Maria's Beach
Fun spot for surfing. Easy access to the beach from the parking area. Watch out for the rocky bottom though!
Playa Cañones
Beautiful spot. Its name comes from structures that housed U.S. Army cannons of during World War II
Peña Blanca Beach
A favored Aguadilla beach that's good for snorkeling. Beach is super clean, calm, and not at all crowded
Surfer's Beach
Way too rocky for a swim, but a nice place to relax & watch surfers and the water crashing against the shore
Playa Jobos
The North Shore
There are many restaurants to pick from, great for family or a date. The beach is very nice,w/ clean water
Sardineras Beach
A natural cove where a wall of rocks allows for a shallow lagoon protected from rough waves. Kids safe
Merendero de Guajataca
Beautiful roadside park with incredible views of the cliffs and ocean below. Plenty of parking & well-maintained
Playa Sardinera
Great beach for family outings. Shallow area for kids, restaurants and places nearby for a weekend stay
Caza y Pesca Beach
Perfect for spending a day in the sun with very good waves, ideal for surfing and kayaking; food stands also
Playita Inez
Beautiful little hidden gem! A gateway to a mystical tidal ecosystem, wonderful views and warm water
Playa Las Criollas
Another beach with a naturally formed swimming pool enclosed by reef breakwaters; perfect for kids
Puerto Las Vacas Beach
Excellent views, free access, & some parking make this an attractive spot, but use caution swimming
Natural Pools of Manatí
A bit of a walk to reach, but the beauty is worth it! Watch the waves; not the place to go in rough seas
Los Tubos Beach
Picturesque, rustic beach with a palm-fringed stretch of golden sand & waves attracting surfers.
El Caracol Beach
Along 165 this beach offers great views and a tidal pool perfect for kiddies; nice greensward along highway
Playa Puerta De Tierra
If you're cruising catch a cab to this beach. It's clean not too crowded and sea walls protect the area well
Atlantic Beach
Nice beach with soft sand & great views surrounded by a variety of hotels that cater to all types of vacationers
Isla Verde Beach
Beautiful beach not too rough, food and drinks to buy on the beach, very safe Not usually very crowded
Playa Aviones
Good surf break. Peaky and crowded on shallow reef. Heavy locals! Short Board rentals are available nearby
Luquillo Beach
Wonderful beach to visit. It is clean, has authentic food and drinks available, and jet ski rentals as well!
Playa Los Machos
Beautiful secluded place to go for a quiet time at the beach with your family, friends or even just you
Playa Zoni
Calm beach with parking. There is a beautiful view of Culebrita island. Clean sand and water. Few people
Caracas Beach
Gorgeous beach with great swimming and some shade options. Bring your own food and water; no vendors
Black Sand Beach
A beautiful black sand beach with parking at the trailhead; from there it's a 15 minute walk to the beach
El Gallito (Gringo Beach)
This place is just off the road. Free public beach, free parking, beautiful swimming for kids & adults
Guayanés Beach
A nice clean beach with lots of palm trees. It is near Humacao on the east coast and is rather easy to find
Inches Beach
The shore is not made of sand, but rather small stones, so if you plan to relax, better bring a chair!
Playa Jauca
Nice Hidden locals beach; as such, no lifeguards nor facilities. Being on the Caribbean waves are small
Heaven Beach
Nice place, but you can only get there if you have a 4x4; BIG rocks. Bring mosquito repellent if smart
Playita Rosada
Visit mainly for the hike which is lovely. A very beautiful spot with several trails but bring water; HOT!
Balneario de Boquerón
One of the most popular beaches in Puerto Rico, this 3 mile stretch of sand slopes gently to calm waters
Playa Ostiones
Very tranquil area. It's a tiny beach, nice for relaxation. Not a lot of parking, no public restrooms
Balneario Tres Hermanos
Beautiful beach where you can breathe in peace, tranquility, nature, harmony and beauty every day!
Balneario Rincón
Bathrooms were open, plenty of gazebos available and the beach was clean. A good spot for sunsets too!
Domes Beach
A great beach for hanging out or surfing, but not for swimming because of rocks. The sunsets are epic though!
Aguadilla Pueblo
Delicious restaurants, unique shops, and beautiful views. The nightlife heats up with drinking & dancing!
Wilderness Beach, Ramey
AMAZING hidden beach: A 4x4 is HIGHLY advisable to drive through the huge muddy holes, ruts, & water
Survival Beach
Beautiful hike. Wear shoes & carry a backpack for your your stuff. Beach is tranquil, private, & perfect for swim
Montones Beach
The best beach in Isabela! Waist deep, but further out you can snorkel and see amazing fish. Great for kids
Shago Beach
Also known as Playa El Pastillo Beach, it's rarely crowded. Pristine scenery, but dangerous riptides!!!
Playa Puerto Hermina
Hidden paradise has some amazing history and you can visit the ruins or go to a small beach by the ruins
Playa Mar Azul
Beautiful beach in Hatillo with nice tidal pools for cooling off; great for a picnic and a swim
Playa Punta Caracoles
A picture-perfect cove beach, with a protected shallow area, where you can sit and enjoy the water
Playa Caracoles
An ocean enclave which as the name implies, is good for shell hunting but beware of the sometimes deadly drowning currents
Playita Barceloneta
Scenic spot of tidal pools & calm water for kids plus, sea urchins, hermit crabs, and even a sea slug or two
Playa La Esperanza
A peaceful and secluded beach in a nature reserve that's perfect for those looking to disconnect
La Poza de las Mujeres
One of those beaches that turns into a dreamy natural pool with the clearest water and the most beautiful blues
Playa de Vega Baja
Excellent beach with huge rocks that promote safer swimming; something for the whole family
Parchola Beach
A beautiful beach on the side of the road where you can park the car near where you are going to be bathing
Balneario del Escambrón
Lovely beach! It’s small and fills quickly on weekends. Waves aren’t very big and but the water is quite warm
Playa Ocean Park
One of the best spots in city & a personal favorite. Great place with good parking & nice restaurants close-by
Pine Grove Surfing Beach
Great place for new surfers to learn to surf. But you have stay to the right of the rocks under the water
Playa Piñones
This beach is not the traditional Puerto Rico beach you'd expect. No vendors, not a lot of people
Playa La Selva
Beautiful secluded beach, part of the La Selva Natural Reserve in Luquillo. Great coastline for passing a day
Playa Sardinas
Nice beach for snorkeling but definitely not to swim since sea urchins abound, Reef has lots of fish though
Playa Dátiles
You need a 4WD vehicle to get here, it's doubtful a golf cart would make it through the terrain. Clear water
Navio
A secluded beach. You can walk around the outcropping on the left-side of the beach an find a natural bridge
Playa Grande
Beautiful beach worth the walk or short drive if you're in Esperanza or at the black sand beach next door!
Playa Escondida,Ceiba
Good choice with family and friends. You have to walk a bit from the parking area, but it is worth it
El Cocal Beach
A beautiful expansive beach off the beaten tourist track that mostly only the locals visit. Close to Punta Tuna.
Villa Pesquera of Patillas
Nice beach, with plenty of food and drinks available. The grass is to the water line; fun observation tower.
Playa Clavellina
Very safe beach for kids, as it is not deep and not too many waves due to a coral barricade that surrounds it.
Manglillo Chiquito
Secluded sandy beach with mangrove habitat, gazebos & showers; Water shoes advisable; it's a bit mucky
Playuela Beach
Surrounded by cliffs, this Picturesque beach is great for hiking. Warm, turquoise waters and a postcard view
Buyé Beach
One of the calmest beaches in the southwest. In 4' of water, you can still see all your fingers. Great sunsets!
Playa "Tres Tubos" Beach
Nice little beachfront with clear waters but no shade; make sure you take along a good beach umbrella
Los Almendros Beach
An amazing beach. Very clean and does not get crowded. But it has neither bathrooms nor showers
Black Eagle Beach
This is pristine. Beach is for surfers, but the view is that of world travelers who love taking beautiful pictures
Pico de Piedra Beach
Beautiful Beach. This area gets packed with locals because of its restaurants and Drinking Kiosks
Rompeolas Beach
Great beach clear waters wonderful place for family fun great for small children. Not much shade though!!!
Ruinas del Faro
A must visit while in area, especially at sunset. Explore the ruins and enjoy the views; can even see whales!
Peña Martinica Beach
Waves too strong for a swim. Surfing perhaps, but difficult to carry the surfboard.Good hiking spot
Paseo Lineal Isabela
Amazing views next to the beach where you can walk or ride a scooter. Definitely good spot for picture taking
Pelicano Beach
Not a beach for swimming (too rocky/rough) but great for walking, taking photos and having a picnic
Playa Peñón Brusi
Peculiar locale because entrance isn't attractive, but it quickly turns into a paradise of ecosystems
El Faro Beach
An amazing natural wave pool with spectacular views Super calm and pretty local vibe great for older kids
Surfing Cueva Del Indio
A popular surf site situated close to the Los Tubos surf break. Classic waves for experienced surfers only!!!
Hallows Beach
Surf ONLY: Hallows is insane when it's firing, good, clean blue water, spitting barrels, and beautiful scenery
Playa La Palmita
A lovely local beach with a little bar near by! A nice place to spend a quiet afternoon by the sea!
Boquillas Beach
Nude beaches are ILLEGAL in Puerto Rico. This doesn't prevent locals from treating Boquillas like one.
Cueva de las Golondrinas
After a short hike through the Hacienda La Esperanza Reserve, you'll find this picturesque cove
Balneario Cerro Gordo
City beach offering lifeguards, a roped-off swimming area, snack bars & clear snorkeling waters
Balneario Punta Salinas
This is a great beach for families. Swimming is great and there are covered picnic areas and restrooms
Playita del Condado
The quieter, more compact sister of Condado Beach, Playita del Condado is known for its clear waters
Hobie Beach
Nice beach with fine sand. Beautiful water. Not too heavy of a surf. Gets crowded on the weekends
Carolina Public Beach
Very clean beach with staff to make sure that the rules are being obeyed! No surfing or inflatables here
Playa las Picuas
Beautiful, quiet beach with turquoise waters. Perfect for long walks, splashing, and looking for sand dollars
Playa Escondida
Very quiet and peaceful. The small hike to it is beautiful as well. A very long, shallow water line
Tamarindo Beach
Great snorkeling! A shore with small pebbles instead of sand. Beautiful, but get a padded blanket to lay on
Playa La Plata
Calm shallow water, soft white sand, secluded, rocky edge to snorkel and find fish, a little shade area
Media Luna Beach
Lovely beach with calm water, silky soft sand, and great hammock spots. Some sand burrs and ants though
Playa Punta Arenas
Fantastic beach with almost no people and very calm waters. Perhaps toughest drive on the island though
Tropical Beach Naguabo
Beautiful place to visit. All you need is a hammock and something cold to drink; watch rough waves though
Punta Tuna Beach
Jaw dropping views from the light house, but a lot of sea weed and strong waves. Nice for couples though
Punta Guilarte
A beautiful place where couples can go and reconnect while decompressing life away
Playa Atolladora
Beautiful beach, remote and uncrowded. Good for wading but unsafe for swimming. Easy parking
Santa Beach
Narrow public beach with calm waters, kayak & jet ski rentals & a festive, holiday vibe on most weekends
Playa El Combate Beach
Beautiful area with lots of food options and a great beach. Trees for shade and a perfect spot for sunsets
Playa Villa La Mela
Great place to have an adventure. They rent rustic houses in front of the beach that are very economical
Playa Sabaneta
Secluded Beach with calm waves & white sand. It's hard to find, follow the sidewalk & there's a path
Corcega Beach
Calm beach with easy access. Take things to eat & drink though because there is nothing very close by
Playa Escalera
Very nice snorkeling along the reef and not crowded. Very primitive beach with no showers or bathrooms
El Camino Grande
Go go go! So relaxing and peaceful and clean. Watch out for sea urchins by rocks though and stay in shallows
Crash Boat Beach
The most popular beach in Aguadilla and one of the west coast favorites for PR residents; something for all
Punta Borinquen Beach
A hidden gem!!! Blue waters and sandy beach; perfect place to chill. Snorkeling and hikes nearby as well!
Shacks Beach
Although a beautiful spot to spend a day, it is not kid friendly. The water is too rough,with too many rocks
Pozo Teodoro
Beautiful natural pool where the little ones can run around safely without the fear of dangerous waves
Túnel de Guajataca
Breathtaking. Historically amazing. Peaceful. Picturesque. A unique must see when visited the island
Parque del Norte
A cool park where you can walk along the river on a wooden bridge, stroll the beach (or both) your choice!
Playa La Poza del Obispo
A natural pool that's awesome to see. You can engage the waves or just sit in the calm “shallows” area
Cueva del Indio
A personal favorite: Ancient natural cavern by the sea with Taíno Indian drawings etched in the limestone
Islote & Arecibo Beachs
Stunning but not for bathing! Only seriously experienced sports enthusiasts.Very strong waves, with rocks and reefs
Playa La Boca
Just a few steps off the road this black sand beach is long, running westward from the river mouth
Playa Las Palmas Manatí
Ideal photo spot along a stretch of sand, but avoid the waters, which are known for their rough tides
Playa El Veril
Magnificent beach that's not too windy thanks to rocky outcrops on both sides that block the wind
Balneario de Dorado
Backed by shady trees, this relaxed beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & scenic views
Playa Isla de Cabras
Terrific secluded private beach! Nice views. Small Parking fee. Walk to the end to see the fort ruins!
Condado Beach
A beautiful but unguarded beach. The thing to keep in mind here is danger. It's not generally safe for swimming