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.

81 beaches ★ 4.6 avg rating 24 municipalities
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All 81 Beaches

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Swimming (72) Family Friendly (53) Scenic (39) Calm Waters (31) Surfing (18) Accessible (18) Fishing (12)
Los Tubos Beach

Los Tubos Beach

Manati

★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
Popular Scenic Surfing
Corazón de Isabela

Corazón de Isabela

Isabela

★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
Popular Scenic Surfing
Ojo de Agua Beach

Ojo de Agua Beach

Vega Baja

★ 4.9 (25 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Popular
Playita de la Laguna del Condado

Playita de la Laguna del Condado

San Juan

★ 4.9 (21 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa Doña Lala Beach

Playa Doña Lala Beach

Rincon

★ 4.9 (8 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Scenic
Playa Barlovento Beach

Playa Barlovento Beach

Dorado

★ 4.9 (7 reviews)
Popular Scenic Swimming
Sun Bay Beach

Sun Bay Beach

Vieques

★ 4.8 (485 reviews)
Calm Waters Camping Family Friendly
Escambron Beach

Escambron Beach

San Juan

★ 4.8 (116 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa del Pueblo

Playa del Pueblo

San Juan

★ 4.8 (112 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Surfing
Bandera de Playa Buyé

Bandera de Playa Buyé

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.8 (58 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Popular
Paseo de Aguadilla

Paseo de Aguadilla

Aguadilla

★ 4.8 (37 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Scenic
Playa del Tamarindo

Playa del Tamarindo

Aguadilla

★ 4.8 (30 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Popular
Playita Puerta de San Juan

Playita Puerta de San Juan

San Juan

★ 4.8 (24 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Popular
Islabela Beach Resort

Islabela Beach Resort

Isabela

★ 4.8 (17 reviews)
Popular Scenic Surfing
Playa Buye

Playa Buye

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.7 (4,516 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Popular
Hobie Beach

Hobie Beach

Carolina

★ 4.7 (894 reviews)
Accessible Family Friendly Popular
Puerto Nuevo Playa de Vega Baja Beach

Puerto Nuevo Playa de Vega Baja Beach

Vega Baja

★ 4.7 (825 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
El Faro de Rincón

El Faro de Rincón

Aguada

★ 4.7 (674 reviews)
Popular Scenic Surfing
Condado Beach

Condado Beach

San Juan

★ 4.7 (596 reviews)
Popular Scenic Surfing
Playa De Vega

Playa De Vega

Vega Baja

★ 4.7 (539 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Scenic
Sandy Beach East

Sandy Beach East

Rincon

★ 4.7 (449 reviews)
Popular Scenic Surfing
Crash Boat North Reef (outer)

Crash Boat North Reef (outer)

Aguadilla

★ 4.7 (365 reviews)
Diving Popular Snorkeling
Isla Verde Beach

Isla Verde Beach

Carolina

★ 4.7 (359 reviews)
Accessible Family Friendly Popular
Combate Playa Bohios ( el Poblado combate)

Combate Playa Bohios ( el Poblado combate)

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.7 (306 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Fishing
Caza y Pesca Playa

Caza y Pesca Playa

Arecibo

★ 4.7 (288 reviews)
Fishing Popular Surfing
Playa La Chiva

Playa La Chiva

Vieques

★ 4.7 (282 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Popular
Middles Beach

Middles Beach

Isabela

★ 4.7 (248 reviews)
Popular Scenic Surfing
Paseo Lineal Isabela

Paseo Lineal Isabela

Isabela

★ 4.7 (129 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Scenic
Parada Vista al Mar

Parada Vista al Mar

Ponce

★ 4.7 (98 reviews)
Popular Scenic Swimming
Balneario Isla Verde

Balneario Isla Verde

Carolina

★ 4.7 (95 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
Rompeolas Beach

Rompeolas Beach

Aguadilla

★ 4.7
Las Palmas Beach

Las Palmas Beach

Manati

★ 4.7
Fishing Spot La Guancha

Fishing Spot La Guancha

Ponce

★ 4.7
Bahía de Aguadilla

Bahía de Aguadilla

Aguadilla

★ 4.7
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
Canal Beach

Canal Beach

Rincon

★ 4.7
Playa Santa

Playa Santa

Guanica

★ 4.6
Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera

Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera

Ponce

★ 4.6
Mar Chiquita Village

Mar Chiquita Village

Manati

★ 4.6
Playa del Capitolio

Playa del Capitolio

San Juan

★ 4.6
Playa De Luquillo

Playa De Luquillo

Luquillo

★ 4.6
El Faro Beach

El Faro Beach

Arecibo

★ 4.6
Playa CV Sea

Playa CV Sea

San Juan

★ 4.6
Dorado Beach East South Gate

Dorado Beach East South Gate

Dorado

★ 4.6
The Beach House Rincón

The Beach House Rincón

Rincon

★ 4.5
Esperanza idrach

Esperanza idrach

Guanica

★ 4.5
Balneario de Dorado

Balneario de Dorado

Dorado

★ 4.5
Playa La Palmita

Playa La Palmita

Barceloneta

★ 4.5
Playa California

Playa California

Maunabo

★ 4.5
Playa De Sardinera

Playa De Sardinera

Dorado

★ 4.5
Kikita Beach House

Kikita Beach House

Dorado

★ 4.5
Balneario Municipal De Aguda

Balneario Municipal De Aguda

Aguada

★ 4.5
Punta Santiago Beach

Punta Santiago Beach

Humacao

★ 4.5
Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park

Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park

Arecibo

★ 4.4
Tropical Beach

Tropical Beach

Naguabo

★ 4.4
Tropical Beach Naguabo

Tropical Beach Naguabo

Naguabo

★ 4.4
La Marginal

La Marginal

Arecibo

★ 4.4
Balneario Público de Boquerón

Balneario Público de Boquerón

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.4
Tanga Beach

Tanga Beach

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.3
Playa Puerta De Tierra

Playa Puerta De Tierra

San Juan

★ 4.3
Palmas del mar beach

Palmas del mar beach

Humacao

★ 4.2
La Playuela, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

La Playuela, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.2
Joyuda Beach

Joyuda Beach

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.2
La Guancha

La Guancha

Ponce

★ 4.1
Paseo Tablado "El Malecón de Naguabo"

Paseo Tablado "El Malecón de Naguabo"

Naguabo

★ 4.1
Lucia Beach Resort

Lucia Beach Resort

Yabucoa

★ 3.8
Balneario El Tuque

Balneario El Tuque

Ponce

★ 3.3
Balneario. Vega Baja

Balneario. Vega Baja

Vega Baja

 Luquillo

Luquillo

Luquillo

 Playa De Salinas

Playa De Salinas

Salinas

 Playa Dorado Del Mar Beach

Playa Dorado Del Mar Beach

Dorado

 Playa El Combate

Playa El Combate

Cabo Rojo

 Playa Isabela

Playa Isabela

Isabela

 Playa Salinas

Playa Salinas

Salinas

 Playa de Fajardo

Playa de Fajardo

Fajardo

 Playa de Piñones

Playa de Piñones

Loiza

 Playas Los Tubos

Playas Los Tubos

Manati

 Rincón

Rincón

Rincon

 Rio Mar Beach

Rio Mar Beach

Hatillo

By Municipality

San Juan 10 beaches Cabo Rojo 8 beaches Dorado 7 beaches Isabela 5 beaches Rincon 5 beaches Aguadilla 5 beaches

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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