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.

71beaches ★ 4.6avg rating 24municipalities
Swimming 64 Scenic 39 Family Friendly 38 Calm Waters 23 Surfing 17 Accessible 12 Fishing 11

All 71 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) Popular Scenic
Combate Beach
5
Combate Beach
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.7 (1,936) Family Friendly Fishing
Hobie Beach
6
Hobie Beach
Carolina
★ 4.7 (894) Popular Swimming
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) Popular Scenic
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) Popular Surfing
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) Popular Swimming

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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