Beaches by activity

Most Popular Beaches in Puerto Rico.

These are the beaches that visitors love the most. Based on visitor ratings and review counts, these 81+ beaches consistently earn the highest marks for their beauty, facilities, and overall experience.

73beaches ★ 4.6avg rating 24municipalities
Swimming 66 Family Friendly 46 Scenic 40 Calm Waters 28 Surfing 17 Accessible 17 Fishing 11

All 73 Beaches

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Buyé Beach
1
Buyé Beach
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.7 (4,516) Calm Waters Family Friendly
El Faro de Rincón
2
El Faro de Rincón
Aguada
★ 4.8 (3,456) Popular Scenic
Balneario El Escambrón
3
Balneario El Escambrón
San Juan
★ 4.7 (2,577) Accessible Calm Waters
Playa Santa
4
Playa Santa
Guanica
★ 4.6 (2,513) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Combate Beach
5
Combate Beach
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.7 (1,936) Family Friendly Fishing
Hobie Beach
6
Hobie Beach
Carolina
★ 4.7 (894) Accessible Family Friendly
Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera
7
Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera
Ponce
★ 4.6 (796) Accessible Family Friendly
Esperanza idrach
8
Esperanza idrach
Guanica
★ 4.5 (672) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa De Vega
9
Playa De Vega
Vega Baja
★ 4.7 (539) Accessible Calm Waters
Condado Beach
10
Condado Beach
San Juan
★ 4.5 (547) Popular Scenic
Sun Bay Beach
11
Sun Bay Beach
Vieques
★ 4.8 (485) Calm Waters Camping
Sandy Beach East
12
Sandy Beach East
Rincon
★ 4.7 (449) Popular Scenic
Playa de Piñones
13
Playa de Piñones
Loiza
★ 4.8 (396) Family Friendly Popular
Tropical Beach Naguabo
14
Tropical Beach Naguabo
Naguabo
★ 4.4 (439) Calm Waters Camping
Balneario La Monserrate (Luquillo)
15
Balneario La Monserrate (Luquillo)
Luquillo
★ 4.5 (396) Accessible Calm Waters
Crash Boat North Reef (outer)
16
Crash Boat North Reef (outer)
Aguadilla
★ 4.7 (365) Diving Popular
Isla Verde Beach
17
Isla Verde Beach
Carolina
★ 4.7 (359) Accessible Family Friendly
Balneario de Dorado
18
Balneario de Dorado
Dorado
★ 4.5 (340) Accessible Calm Waters
Combate Playa Bohios ( el Poblado combate)
19
Combate Playa Bohios ( el Poblado combate)
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.7 (306) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Caza y Pesca Playa
20
Caza y Pesca Playa
Arecibo
★ 4.7 (288) Fishing Popular
La Chiva (Blue Beach)
21
La Chiva (Blue Beach)
Vieques
★ 4.7 (282) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Middles Beach
22
Middles Beach
Isabela
★ 4.7 (248) Popular Scenic
Playa del Capitolio
23
Playa del Capitolio
San Juan
★ 4.6 (183) Popular Scenic
Playa De Luquillo
24
Playa De Luquillo
Luquillo
★ 4.6 (176) Accessible Calm Waters
Playa La Palmita
25
Playa La Palmita
Barceloneta
★ 4.5 (171) Fishing Popular
Paseo Lineal Isabela
26
Paseo Lineal Isabela
Isabela
★ 4.7 (129) Family Friendly Popular
Playa del Pueblo
27
Playa del Pueblo
San Juan
★ 4.8 (112) Family Friendly Popular
El Faro Beach
28
El Faro Beach
Arecibo
★ 4.6 (121) Family Friendly Fishing
La Marginal
29
La Marginal
Arecibo
★ 4.4 (128) Popular Scenic
Balneario Público de Boquerón
30
Balneario Público de Boquerón
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.4 (124) Accessible Calm Waters
Parada Vista al Mar Parada Vista al Mar Ponce ★ 4.7 Balneario Isla Verde Balneario Isla Verde Carolina ★ 4.7 Rompeolas Beach Rompeolas Beach Aguadilla ★ 4.7 Playa California Playa California Maunabo ★ 4.5 Palmas del mar beach Palmas del mar beach Humacao ★ 4.2 Playa CV Sea Playa CV Sea San Juan ★ 4.6 Bandera de Playa Buyé Bandera de Playa Buyé Cabo Rojo ★ 4.8 Playa Dorado Del Mar Beach Playa Dorado Del Mar Beach Dorado ★ 4.6 Las Palmas Beach Las Palmas Beach Manati ★ 4.7 Paseo de Aguadilla Paseo de Aguadilla Aguadilla ★ 4.8 Playa del Tamarindo Playa del Tamarindo Aguadilla ★ 4.8 Dorado Beach East South Gate Dorado Beach East South Gate Dorado ★ 4.6 Ojo de Agua Beach Ojo de Agua Beach Vega Baja ★ 4.9 Tanga Beach Tanga Beach Cabo Rojo ★ 4.3 Rio Mar Beach Rio Mar Beach Hatillo ★ 4.8 Playita Puerta de San Juan Playita Puerta de San Juan San Juan ★ 4.8 Playita de la Laguna del Condado Playita de la Laguna del Condado San Juan ★ 4.9 Fishing Spot La Guancha Fishing Spot La Guancha Ponce ★ 4.7 Islabela Beach Resort Islabela Beach Resort Isabela ★ 4.8 Playa Isabela Playa Isabela Isabela ★ 4.8 Bahía de Aguadilla Bahía de Aguadilla Aguadilla ★ 4.7 La Playuela, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico La Playuela, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Cabo Rojo ★ 4.2 Joyuda Beach Joyuda Beach Cabo Rojo ★ 4.2 Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort Dorado ★ 4.7 Playa Ashford Playa Ashford San Juan ★ 4.7 Playa De Los Cabes Playa De Los Cabes San Juan ★ 4.7 Playa Puerta De Tierra Playa Puerta De Tierra San Juan ★ 4.3 Canal Beach Canal Beach Rincon ★ 4.7 Playa De Sardinera Playa De Sardinera Dorado ★ 4.5 Lucia Beach Resort Lucia Beach Resort Yabucoa ★ 3.8 Kikita Beach House Kikita Beach House Dorado ★ 4.5 Balneario Municipal De Aguda Balneario Municipal De Aguda Aguada ★ 4.5 Balneario El Tuque Balneario El Tuque Ponce ★ 3.3 Playa Doña Lala Beach Playa Doña Lala Beach Rincon ★ 4.9 Playa Barlovento Beach Playa Barlovento Beach Dorado ★ 4.9 Los Tubos Beach Los Tubos Beach Manati ★ 5.0 Corazón de Isabela Corazón de Isabela Isabela ★ 5.0 Punta Santiago Beach Punta Santiago Beach Humacao ★ 4.5 Mar Chiquita Village Mar Chiquita Village Manati Playa De Salinas Playa De Salinas Salinas Playa de Fajardo Playa de Fajardo Fajardo Rincón Rincón Rincon The Beach House Rincón The Beach House Rincón Rincon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 most popular beach in Puerto Rico?

Flamenco Beach in Culebra is consistently rated the most popular, often appearing on world's best beaches lists. On the main island, Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla and Condado Beach in San Juan are the most visited.

Are popular beaches in Puerto Rico crowded?

The most popular beaches can be crowded on weekends and holidays, especially during summer (June-August) and around Christmas. Visit on weekday mornings for a quieter experience, or explore less-known alternatives nearby.

Do popular beaches have facilities?

Most popular beaches have good facilities including parking, restrooms, food vendors or nearby restaurants, and shade structures. Government-managed balnearios typically have the best infrastructure.

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