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FEATURED BEACHES

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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!

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Flamenco Beach

The East Shore

One of the top beaches in the world, Flamenco is a picturesque stretch of white sand & turquoise waters

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Playa La Chiva

The East Shore

Calm, sandy, flat, lovely. No surf, no crowds. Great swimming, some snorkeling. Covered cabanas.  Perfect!

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Playa Sun Bay

The East Shore

A relaxing family friendly beach with gentle waves that are not too high and easy access to the water

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Sea Glass Beach

The East Shore

A cute beach! A quick walk from Isabel Segunda. If you're willing to scramble along rocks, head west!

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Playa Santiago Punta

The East Shore

A beautiful beach with a very private feel. Lots of shade and the parking is really close to the shore

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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

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Pozuelo Exclusive Beach

The South Shore

Rough waves, probably shouldn’t swim here. Lots of small restaurants, and it can get busy around the area

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Playa Tamarindo

The South Shore

This beach is in Guayanilla but still part of the Guánica Dry Forest. There's a trail you can use to hike or bike

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Playa La Jungla, Guánica

The South Shore

Very beautiful.  During weekdays this place is very relaxing but on weekends it gets crowded; no facilities

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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

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La Playita Beach

The West Shore

Beautiful Small Beach at the end of a small road. It's very serene. Water is blue and calm; mangroves too!

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Balneario De Anasco

The West Shore

A beautiful beach right by some great restaurants. The drive is a bit confusing for non-locals, but well worth it

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Playa Doña Lala Beach

The West Shore

A beautiful beach. Calm waters are excellent for swimming 🏊‍♂️. Parking lots available and many people!

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Maria's Beach

The West Shore

Fun spot for surfing. Easy access to the beach from the parking area. Watch out for the rocky bottom though!

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Playa Cañones

The West Shore

Beautiful spot. Its name comes from structures that housed U.S. Army cannons of during World War II

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Peña Blanca Beach

The West Shore

A favored Aguadilla beach that's good for snorkeling. Beach is super clean, calm, and not at all crowded

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Surfer's Beach

The West Shore

Way too rocky for a swim, but a nice place to relax & watch surfers and the water crashing against the shore

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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

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Sardineras Beach

The North Shore

A natural cove where a wall of rocks allows for a shallow lagoon protected from rough waves. Kids safe

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Merendero de Guajataca

The North Shore

Beautiful roadside park with incredible views of the cliffs and ocean below. Plenty of parking & well-maintained

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Playa Sardinera

The North Shore

Great beach for family outings. Shallow area for kids, restaurants and places nearby for a weekend stay

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Caza y Pesca Beach

The North Shore

Perfect for spending a day in the sun with very good waves, ideal for surfing and kayaking; food stands also

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Playita Inez

The North Shore

Beautiful little hidden gem! A gateway to a mystical tidal ecosystem, wonderful views and warm water

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Playa Las Criollas

The North Shore

Another beach with a naturally formed swimming pool enclosed by reef breakwaters; perfect for kids

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Puerto Las Vacas Beach

The North Shore

Excellent views, free access,  & some parking make this an attractive spot, but use caution swimming

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Natural Pools of Manatí

The North Shore

A bit of a walk to reach, but the beauty is worth it! Watch the waves; not the place to go in rough seas

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Los Tubos Beach

The North Shore

Picturesque, rustic beach with a palm-fringed stretch of golden sand & waves attracting surfers.

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El Caracol Beach

The North Shore

Along 165 this beach offers great views and a tidal pool perfect for kiddies; nice greensward along  highway

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Playa Puerta De Tierra

The North Shore

If you're cruising catch a cab to this beach. It's clean not too crowded and sea walls protect the area well

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Atlantic Beach

The North Shore

Nice beach with soft sand & great views surrounded by a variety of hotels that cater to all types of vacationers

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Isla Verde Beach

The North Shore

Beautiful beach not too rough, food and drinks to buy on the beach, very safe Not usually very crowded

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Playa Aviones

The North Shore

Good surf break. Peaky and crowded on shallow reef. Heavy locals! Short Board rentals are available nearby

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Luquillo Beach

The North Shore

Wonderful beach to visit. It is clean, has authentic food and drinks available, and  jet ski rentals as well!

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Playa Los Machos

The East Shore

Beautiful secluded place to go for a quiet time at the beach with your family, friends or even just you

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Playa Zoni

The East Shore

Calm beach with parking. There is a beautiful view of Culebrita island. Clean sand and water. Few people

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Caracas Beach

The East Shore

Gorgeous beach with great swimming and some shade options.  Bring your own food and water; no vendors

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Black Sand Beach

The East Shore

A beautiful black sand beach with parking at the trailhead; from there it's a 15 minute walk to the beach

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El Gallito (Gringo Beach)

The East Shore

This place is just off the road. Free public beach, free parking, beautiful swimming for kids & adults

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Guayanés Beach

The East Shore

A nice clean beach with lots of palm trees. It is near Humacao on the east coast  and is rather easy to find

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Inches Beach

The South Shore

The shore is not made of sand, but rather small stones, so if you plan to relax, better bring a chair!

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Playa Jauca

The South Shore

Nice Hidden locals beach; as such, no lifeguards nor facilities. Being on the Caribbean waves are small

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Heaven Beach

The South Shore

Nice place, but you can only get there if you have a 4x4; BIG rocks. Bring mosquito repellent if smart

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Playita Rosada

The South Shore

Visit mainly for the hike which is lovely. A very beautiful spot with several trails but bring water; HOT!

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Balneario de Boquerón

The West Shore

One of the most popular beaches in Puerto Rico, this 3 mile stretch of sand slopes gently to calm waters

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Playa Ostiones

The West Shore

Very tranquil area. It's a tiny beach, nice for relaxation. Not a lot of parking, no public restrooms

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Balneario Tres Hermanos

The West Shore

Beautiful beach where you can breathe in peace, tranquility, nature, harmony and beauty every day!

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Balneario Rincón

The West Shore

Bathrooms were open, plenty of gazebos available and the beach was clean. A good spot for sunsets too!

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Domes Beach

The West Shore

A great beach for hanging out or surfing, but not for swimming because of rocks. The sunsets are epic though!

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Aguadilla Pueblo

The West Shore

Delicious restaurants, unique shops, and beautiful views. The nightlife heats up with drinking & dancing!

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Wilderness Beach, Ramey

The West Shore

AMAZING hidden beach: A 4x4 is HIGHLY advisable to drive through the huge muddy holes, ruts, & water

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Survival Beach

The West Shore

Beautiful hike. Wear shoes & carry a backpack for your your stuff. Beach is tranquil, private, & perfect for swim

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Montones Beach

The North Shore

The best beach in Isabela! Waist deep, but further out you can snorkel and see amazing fish. Great for kids

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Shago Beach

The North Shore

Also known as Playa El Pastillo Beach, it's rarely crowded.  Pristine scenery, but dangerous riptides!!!

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Playa Puerto Hermina

The North Shore

Hidden paradise has some amazing history and you can visit the ruins or go to a small beach by the ruins

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Playa Mar Azul

The North Shore

Beautiful beach in Hatillo with nice tidal pools for cooling off; great for a picnic and a swim

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Playa Punta Caracoles

The North Shore

A picture-perfect cove beach, with a protected shallow area, where you can sit and enjoy the water

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Playa Caracoles

The North Shore

An ocean enclave which as the name implies, is good for shell hunting but beware of the sometimes deadly drowning currents

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Playita Barceloneta

The North Shore

Scenic spot of tidal pools & calm water for kids plus, sea urchins, hermit crabs, and even a sea slug or two

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Playa La Esperanza

The North Shore

A peaceful and secluded beach in a nature reserve that's perfect for those looking to disconnect

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La Poza de las Mujeres

The North Shore

One of those beaches that turns into a dreamy natural pool with the clearest water and the most beautiful blues

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Playa de Vega Baja

The North Shore

Excellent beach with huge rocks that promote safer swimming; something for the whole family

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Parchola Beach

The North Shore

A beautiful beach on the side of the road where you can park the car near where you are going to be bathing

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Balneario del Escambrón

The North Shore

Lovely beach! It’s small and fills quickly on weekends. Waves aren’t very big and but the water is quite warm

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Playa Ocean Park

The North Shore

One of the best spots in city & a personal favorite. Great place with good parking & nice restaurants close-by

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Pine Grove Surfing Beach

The North Shore

Great place for new surfers to learn to surf. But you have stay to the right of the rocks under the water

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Playa Piñones

The North Shore

This beach is not the traditional Puerto Rico beach you'd expect. No vendors, not a lot of people

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Playa La Selva

The North Shore

Beautiful secluded beach, part of the La Selva Natural Reserve in Luquillo. Great coastline for passing a day

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Playa Sardinas

The East Shore

Nice beach for snorkeling but definitely not to swim since sea urchins abound,  Reef has lots of fish though

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Playa Dátiles

The East Shore

You need a 4WD vehicle to get here, it's doubtful a golf cart would make it through the terrain.  Clear water

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Navio

The East Shore

A secluded beach. You can walk around the outcropping on the left-side of the beach an find a natural bridge

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Playa Grande

The East Shore

Beautiful beach worth the walk or short drive if you're in Esperanza or at the black sand beach next door!

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Playa Escondida,Ceiba

The East Shore

Good choice with family and friends. You have to walk a bit from the parking area, but it is worth it

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El Cocal Beach

The East Shore

A beautiful expansive beach off the beaten tourist track that mostly only the locals visit. Close to Punta Tuna.

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Villa Pesquera of Patillas

The South Shore

Nice beach, with plenty of food and drinks available. The grass is to the water line; fun observation tower.

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Playa Clavellina

The South Shore

Very safe beach for kids, as it is not deep and not too many waves due to a coral barricade that surrounds it.

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Manglillo Chiquito

The South Shore

Secluded sandy beach with mangrove habitat, gazebos & showers; Water shoes advisable; it's a bit mucky 

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Playuela Beach

The South Shore

Surrounded by cliffs, this Picturesque beach is great for hiking. Warm, turquoise waters and a postcard view

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Buyé Beach

The West Shore

One of the calmest beaches in the southwest. In 4' of water, you can still see all your fingers. Great sunsets!

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Playa "Tres Tubos" Beach

The West Shore

Nice little beachfront with clear waters but no shade; make sure you take along a good beach umbrella

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Los Almendros Beach

The West Shore

An amazing beach. Very clean and does not get crowded. But it has neither bathrooms nor showers

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Black Eagle Beach

The West Shore

This is pristine. Beach is for surfers, but the view is that of world travelers who love taking beautiful pictures

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Pico de Piedra Beach

The West Shore

Beautiful Beach. This area gets packed with locals because of its restaurants and Drinking Kiosks

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Rompeolas Beach

The West Shore

Great beach clear waters wonderful place for family fun great for small children. Not much shade though!!!

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Ruinas del Faro

The West Shore

A must visit while in area, especially at sunset. Explore the ruins and enjoy the views; can even see whales!

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Peña Martinica Beach

The West Shore

Waves too strong for a swim. Surfing perhaps, but difficult to carry the surfboard.Good hiking spot

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Paseo Lineal Isabela

The North Shore

Amazing views next to the beach where you can walk or ride a scooter. Definitely good spot for picture taking

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Pelicano Beach

The North Shore

Not a beach for swimming (too rocky/rough) but great for walking, taking photos and having a picnic 

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Playa Peñón Brusi

The North Shore

Peculiar locale because entrance isn't attractive, but it quickly turns into a paradise of ecosystems

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El Faro Beach

The North Shore

An amazing natural wave pool with spectacular views Super calm and pretty local vibe great for older kids

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Surfing Cueva Del Indio

The North Shore

A popular surf site situated close to the Los Tubos surf break.  Classic waves for experienced surfers only!!!

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Hallows Beach

The North Shore

Surf ONLY: Hallows is insane when it's firing, good, clean blue water, spitting barrels, and beautiful scenery

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Playa La Palmita

The North Shore

A lovely local beach with a little bar near by!  A nice place to spend a quiet afternoon by the sea!

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Boquillas Beach

The North Shore

Nude beaches are ILLEGAL in Puerto Rico. This doesn't prevent locals from treating Boquillas like one. 

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Cueva de las Golondrinas

The North Shore

After a short hike through the Hacienda La Esperanza Reserve, you'll find this picturesque cove

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Balneario Cerro Gordo

The North Shore

City beach offering lifeguards, a roped-off swimming area, snack bars & clear snorkeling waters

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Balneario Punta Salinas

The North Shore

This is a great beach for families. Swimming is great and there are covered picnic areas and restrooms

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Playita del Condado

The North Shore

The quieter, more compact sister of Condado Beach, Playita del Condado is known for its clear waters

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Hobie Beach

The North Shore

Nice beach with fine sand. Beautiful water. Not too heavy of a surf. Gets crowded on the weekends

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Carolina Public Beach

The North Shore

Very clean beach with staff to make sure that the rules are being obeyed! No surfing or inflatables here

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Playa las Picuas

The North Shore

Beautiful, quiet beach with turquoise waters. Perfect for long walks, splashing, and  looking for sand dollars

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Playa Escondida

The North Shore

Very quiet and peaceful. The small hike to it is beautiful as well. A very long, shallow water line

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Tamarindo Beach

The East Shore

Great snorkeling! A shore with small pebbles instead of sand. Beautiful, but get a padded blanket to lay on

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Playa La Plata

The East Shore

Calm shallow water, soft white sand, secluded, rocky edge to snorkel and find fish, a little shade area

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Media Luna Beach

The East Shore

Lovely beach with calm water, silky soft sand, and great hammock spots.  Some sand burrs and ants though

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Playa Punta Arenas

The East Shore

Fantastic beach with almost no people and very calm waters.  Perhaps toughest drive on the island though

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Tropical Beach Naguabo

The East Shore

Beautiful place to visit. All you need is a hammock and something cold to drink; watch rough waves though

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Punta Tuna Beach

The East Shore

Jaw dropping views from the light house, but a lot of sea weed and strong waves. Nice for couples though

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Punta Guilarte

The South Shore

A beautiful place where couples can go and reconnect while decompressing life away

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Playa Atolladora

The South Shore

Beautiful beach, remote and uncrowded. Good for wading but unsafe for swimming. Easy parking

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Santa Beach

The South Shore

Narrow public beach with calm waters, kayak & jet ski rentals & a festive, holiday vibe on most weekends

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Playa El Combate Beach

The West Shore

Beautiful area with lots of food options and a great beach.  Trees for shade and a perfect spot for sunsets

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Playa Villa La Mela

The West Shore

Great place to have an adventure. They rent rustic houses in front of the beach that are very economical

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Playa Sabaneta

The West Shore

Secluded Beach with calm waves & white sand. It's hard to find, follow the sidewalk & there's a path

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Corcega Beach

The West Shore

Calm beach with easy access. Take things to eat & drink though because there is nothing very close by

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Playa Escalera

The West Shore

Very nice snorkeling along the reef and not crowded. Very primitive beach with no showers or bathrooms

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El Camino Grande

The West Shore

Go go go! So relaxing and peaceful and clean. Watch out for sea urchins by rocks though and stay in shallows

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Crash Boat Beach

The West Shore

The most popular beach in Aguadilla and one of the west coast favorites for PR residents; something for all

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Punta Borinquen Beach

The West Shore

A hidden gem!!! Blue waters and sandy beach; perfect place to chill. Snorkeling and hikes nearby as well!

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Shacks Beach

The North Shore

Although a beautiful spot to spend a day, it is not kid friendly. The water is too rough,with too many rocks

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Pozo Teodoro

The North Shore

Beautiful natural pool where the little ones can run around safely without the fear of dangerous waves

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Túnel de Guajataca

The North Shore

Breathtaking. Historically amazing. Peaceful. Picturesque. A unique must see when visited the island

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Parque del Norte

The North Shore

A cool park where you can walk along the river on a wooden bridge, stroll the beach (or both) your choice!

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Playa La Poza del Obispo

The North Shore

A natural pool that's awesome to see. You can engage the waves or just sit in the calm “shallows” area

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Cueva del Indio

The North Shore

A personal favorite: Ancient natural cavern by the sea with Taíno Indian drawings etched in the limestone

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Islote & Arecibo Beachs

The North Shore

Stunning but not for bathing! Only seriously experienced sports enthusiasts.Very strong waves, with rocks and reefs

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Playa La Boca

The North Shore

Just a few steps off the road this black sand beach is long, running westward from the river mouth

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Playa Las Palmas Manatí

The North Shore

Ideal photo spot along a stretch of sand, but avoid the waters, which are known for their rough tides

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Playa El Veril

The North Shore

Magnificent beach that's not too  windy thanks to rocky outcrops on both sides that block the wind

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Balneario de Dorado

The North Shore

Backed by shady trees, this relaxed beach features swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & scenic views

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Playa Isla de Cabras

The North Shore

Terrific secluded private beach! Nice views. Small Parking fee. Walk to the end to see the fort ruins!

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Condado Beach

The North Shore

A beautiful but unguarded beach. The thing to keep in mind here is danger. It's not generally safe for swimming