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Puerto Rico West Coast Beaches

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The West is the best when it comes to beaches in Puerto Rico… from perfect surfing conditions to dreamy crystal clear water, there’s a beach for everyone to love. 

The west coast of Puerto Rico is an exciting beach destination, offering visitors weeks’ worth of adventure and relaxation in the water.  If beaches are a priority on your vacation, the west coast may be the best vacation destination for you on the main island of Puerto Rico.  The diversity in beaches is impressive from world-class surfing beaches to calm swimming beach coves, to crystal clear waters on offshore cays.

The high season on the west coast is during the summer months.  For vacationers escaping the cold, it means you can enjoy most of these amazing beaches without crowds on weekdays.  Whether you’re a surfer traveling with a group of friends, a honeymooner dreaming of romantic beach scenes, or a family seeking a memorable vacation, the west coast is an excellent destination.

We’ll start off with the beach located in the most scenic location of Puerto Rico…  

La Playuela “Playa Sucia” – Cabo Rojo

Best beach for: its scenic views, nearby eco-attractions, and eco-activities right near the beach.

Cabo Rojo.  Cabo Rojo has many beaches, but if you’re visiting as a day trip, head to La Playuela, best known as Playa Sucia.  A visit here is an all-day adventure with nearby attractions and natural activities that include Los Morrillos lighthouse, hiking trails, salt flats, bird sanctuary, offshore fishing, and an observation tower.  Playa Sucia is located on a nature reserve, there are no facilities, you’ll have to bring everything you’ll need throughout the day.  Plan on spending a full morning or afternoon visiting the area and enjoying all the attractions it offers.   On your way there you can visit the Las Salinas(The Salt Flats)  which many now call “pink beach”.  Don’t leave the nature reserve before taking a short hike up the lighthouse where you’ll enjoy the most breathtaking views on the island.  Note: During certain times of the year, La Playuela gets a lot of sargassum, we always see the most during a full moon.  If there is too much sargassum to enjoy the beach, head to Playa El Combate or Boqueron Beach.

+ La Playuela Beach / Playa Sucia Beach Guide –  Cabo Rojo, PR

Top Rated Accommodations in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

$$$  4 Casitas

$$  Combate Beach Resort

$ Pitahaya Glamping

Gilligan’s Island / Cayo Aurora – Guanica

Best beach for its crystal clear water, calm water for swimming, floating, and snorkeling with children.

Like a giant natural pool with the clearest water on the entire west and southern coast of Puerto Rico.  Lovely place to take the whole family, where even toddlers can play safely on the water and learn to snorkel.  You may kayak to the mangrove island or take a ferry over from a private restaurant.  Stay at the Copamarina Beach Resort, they offer daily trips at the guest’s convenience.

+ Gilligan’s Island  – Guanica, Puerto Rico

Top Rated Places to Stay in Guanica, Puerto Rico

$$  Copamarina Beach
Resort & Spa

Top Rated Snorkeling Tours in Aguadilla & Nearby

Pozo Teodoro – Isabela, Puerto Rico

Best beach for watching the waves crash, relaxing on the water, solitude (weekdays), long walks on the beach.

The beach is very wide, sand is soft and golden.  Playa Pozo Teodoro changes in size daily, at times the pool is deep and at times very shallow.  If the pool is very low, no worries, there are plenty more in Isabela.

+ Playa Pozo Teodoro Beach Guide – Isabela, PR

Top Rated Hotels in Isabela, Puerto Rico

$$$  Royal Isabela

$$  Villa Montaña

Balneario de Boqueron “Boqueron Beach” – Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

+  Balneario de Boqueron (Boqueron Beach) – Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Top Rated Tours to Cabo Rojo Beaches & West Coast

Playa Escalera aka Steps Beach – Rincon

Best beach for surfing (winter months), great snorkeling (summer months).

Steps Beach, part of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve boasts a healthy coral reef with abundant sea life including sea turtles and a healthy elkhorn garden.  The vibe is relaxed, there’s a food truck at the beach, easy access to the beach, and parking.

+ Steps Beach / Tres Palmas Beach Guide – Rincon, PR

Top Rated Snorkeling Tours in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Playa Buye – Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

+  Playa Buye – Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Domes Beach, Rincon

Domes is one of Puerto Rico’s best surfing beaches.  Although not the best beach for bathing, it offers beachgoers an entertaining view of surfers, breathtaking sunsets, relaxation, and a great starting point for a romantic walk along the Rincon coastline.  Access is really convenient, there’s plenty of parking and nearby beachside restaurants.

+ Domes Beach Guide – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Top Rated Accommodations in Rincon 

$$  Tres Sirenas Beach Inn

$  Que Chevere

$  Casa Isleña

Jobos Beach – Isabela, Puerto Rico

Best beach for: surfing year-round, experiencing authentic casual island vibe, beachfront casual dining.

Jobos is the most popular beach in Isabela, among the top beaches for surfing all year round.  This is not your typical touristy beach, this is a beach loved by locals and residents of nearby towns who come here to have a good time.  During the surfing season, you’ll find a good mix of surfers coming from the states happily mingling with friendly locals.  This is a great beach to surf, get a tan, do a little snorkeling, and make new friends.

+ Jobos Beach – Isabela, Puerto Rico

Playa Peña Blanca – Aguadilla

Best beach for: snorkeling with sea turtles, beauty, and unique landscape.

If you’re vacationing on the west coast of Puerto Rico during the summer months, be sure to bring your snorkel gear to Playa Peña Blanca.  It is a little difficult to find, parking is limited along a narrow street, so get here during the week early morning or super early on the weekend during summer months.    Please note that there’s is no beach during the winter months and the water is too rough to safely swim.

+ Playa Peña Blanca Beach Guide – Aguadilla, PR

Balneario de Rincon (Rincon Beach) – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Balneario de Rincon, also known as Rincon Beach is an active beach, family-friendly with easy access.   Rincon Beach is safe for swimming, and beach lovers can enjoy a number of activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling.  This beach is a wonderful place to visit before the day ends, there are a few places near the beach where you can get drinks, then pick a spot to enjoy the wonderful sunsets of Rincon.

Sandy Beach – Rincon, PR

Best beach for: surfing, learning how to surf, one of the best beach bars/restaurants in Puerto Rico.

Beachgoers can walk up to Tamboo Bar & Seaside Grill in Puerto Rico, winner of “Best Caribbean Beach Bar in the Caribbean 2018” and named one of the best beach bars in the world by Travel & Leisure.   There are more dining options within walking distance. There are plenty of affordable accommodations including small inns and vacation rentals on the beach and a block away.

+ Sandy Beach Guide – Rincon, Puerto Rico

Five of the Best Beaches in Puerto Rico

Five of the Best Beaches in Puerto Rico for Every Traveller

As the roadmap to recovery becomes clearer, the promise of a paradise holiday
becomes more of a reality. Puerto Rico is the perfect beach destination for a post-pandemic escape. With nearly 300 beaches and 270 miles of Caribbean coastline to choose from, there is a sandy retreat for every type of traveller.
From active adventure and riding the waves, to relaxing at idyllic island inlets, and indulging in luxury beachfront resorts near San Juan, the idyllic Puerto Rican beach haven awaits, for when we can travel again.

Best award winning beach – Flamenco Beach, Culebra

Flamenco Beach is one of the finest spots of sand in the Caribbean and has been heralded
as the second most beautiful beach in the world by The Discovery Channel. Located on Culebra Island off the coast of Puerto Rico, the beach extends for a mile and is framed by majestic hills and tropical palm trees. Known for its crystal
clear and calm turquoise waters, the inlet is a haven for snorkeling, swimming and simply relaxing. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best beaches, most recently Flamenco Beach was named in the top 10 of Tripadvisor’s ‘best
beaches in the Caribbean for 2021’, making the award winning beach a dream destination for future travels.

Best black sand beach – Black Sand Beach, Vieques 

Black Sand Beach is one of Puerto Rico’s most rare and dramatic beaches, ideal
for travellers looking to explore a hidden Caribbean gem. Set against a rugged shoreline, Black Sand Beach is located on the south side of Vieques Island, an enchanting island off the coast of mainland Puerto Rico, home to the world’s brightest
bioluminescent bay, a pristine wildlife refuge and a plethora of secret beach escapes. After following a short coastal trail, travellers will be rewarded with the stunning scenery and shifting volcanic sand art of this secluded beach
spot.

Best surfing beach – Domes Beach, Rincón 

On the northwest tip of Puerto Rico, Domes Beach is a year round surfer’s paradise. Home
to some of the best surf breaks on the Island, the beach is a hotspot for various surf competitions, including the Corona Pro
Surf. Named after the white dome emerging from the surrounding lush vegetation, this beach is best known for whale watching during winter. Migrating humpback whales pass by Rincón from January to March and can be viewed from the historic Punta
Higüero lighthouse or from the surf, as the locals do. The winter months are also best for bigger waves and is the best spot from which
to experience a spectacular sunrise surf.

Best instagrammable beach – Mar Chiquita, Manatí

Mar Chiquita is one of the most popular natural pools on the north coast of Puerto Rico, a picture perfect
spot with glistening azure waters. Mar Chiquita translates to Little Sea, an
apt description of the cove protected from the Atlantic sea by two limestone outcroppings that shelter the beautiful beach. A firm favourite on the Island, food trucks serve beachgoers traditional Puerto Rican fritters and refreshing drinks on
the weekends.

Best luxury hotel beach – Isla Verde, near San Juan

Isla Verde is Puerto Rico’s premier beach destination for family travellers. With an array
of luxury hotels and restaurants, as well as close proximity to the heart of San Juan, the palm tree lined beach is a slice of Caribbean heaven. The golden sand shores are divided into three main beaches:
Pine Grove, Alambique and Carolina. The latter of which is home to the beachfront Fairmont El San Juan
Hotel, Ritz-Carlton San Juan and Courtyard by Marriott Beach Resort, hotels that allow visitors to experience a city slick beach holiday.

For the perfect Puerto Rican beach soundtrack, listen to Discover Puerto
Rico’s spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oBDfXuiPFjXHklGYw8weR

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The maritime tropical climate and the warm currents of the Caribbean Sea have made the beaches of Puerto Rico attractive to tourists from all over the world. Despite the fact that there are about 300 beaches in the country, it can be difficult to find a secluded place to relax during the season, as many vacationers come here. Tourists are offered an extensive selection of water activities: windsurfing, jet skis, diving, excursions to the sea and much more. Calm sea and excellent accommodation conditions in hotels are favorable for families with small children.

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• A beach on the island of Vieques, which is several kilometers away from the main island. Pirate Mountain rises above the island. The quiet coves are great for snorkeling. To go around Vieques around, you can rent a boat or boat.
• People go to Culebra Island to get to Flamenco Beach. It differs from neighboring beaches in that the water level rises very slightly during high tide. So, do not be afraid to splash around the shore with children. Visitors are also invariably struck by the piercing blue and transparency of ocean water.
• Worthy of attention of tourists is the democratic San Juan beach, which is within the boundaries of the capital of the state. The beach bears little resemblance to the city, since its open space is not cluttered with traditional beach facilities.
• If you leave San Juan, you can reach Luquilo Beach in minutes. Beautiful views of the beach often appear in glossy magazines. Coral reefs are located at a considerable distance from the beach, therefore, in the list of beaches in the world, it is marked as recommended for families.
• The beach of Balneario de Bucveron is also marked in tourist guides as an ecologically friendly place for families with children. The beach is equipped with a chic area for children’s games and there is a large selection of sports equipment for adults who decide to spend their holidays actively.

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