Beaches with Picnic Areas in Puerto Rico
Planning a beach cookout or family gathering? These 42+ beaches offer picnic tables, gazebos, grills, and shaded areas perfect for a full day at the beach with food and fun.
39 beaches
★ 4.4 avg rating
25 municipalities
All 39 Beaches
Sorted by rating
Family Friendly (35)
Swimming (33)
Scenic (24)
Calm Waters (23)
Popular (14)
Snorkeling (11)
Accessible (10)
Camping (8)
Balneario Cerro Gordo
Vega Alta
★ 4.8
(4,788 reviews)
Camping
Family Friendly
Scenic
Humacao Nature Preserve
Humacao
★ 4.6
(1,696 reviews)
Family Friendly
Fishing
Scenic
Vacia Talega
Loiza
★ 4.7
(1,652 reviews)
Family Friendly
Scenic
Caracas Beach
Vieques
★ 4.8
(834 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Scenic
Puerto Nuevo Playa de Vega Baja Beach
Vega Baja
★ 4.7
(825 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Playa De Vega
Vega Baja
★ 4.7
(539 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Playa De Jaboncillo
Guanica
★ 4.6
(518 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Scenic
Isla Mata La Gata
Lajas
★ 4.6
(516 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Scenic
Mata La Gata
Lajas
★ 4.6
(515 reviews)
Scenic
Secluded
Snorkeling
Tropical Beach
Naguabo
★ 4.4
(439 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Popular
Tropical Beach Naguabo
Naguabo
★ 4.4
(439 reviews)
Camping
Family Friendly
Popular
Balneario de Dorado
Dorado
★ 4.5
(340 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Punta Tuna Beach
Maunabo
★ 4.5
(314 reviews)
Fishing
Scenic
Secluded
Manglillo Chiquito
Guanica
★ 4.0
(342 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Scenic
Peñón Brusi
Camuy
★ 4.7
(202 reviews)
Family Friendly
Scenic
Swimming
Playa Córcega
Rincon
★ 4.8
(172 reviews)
Calm Waters
Camping
Family Friendly
Playa De Luquillo
Luquillo
★ 4.6
(176 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Bizarreta Beach
Juana Diaz
★ 4.2
(147 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Fishing
El Faro Beach
Arecibo
★ 4.6
(121 reviews)
Family Friendly
Fishing
Popular
Balneario Público de Boquerón
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.4
(124 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Gilligans Island
Guanica
★ 4.4
(112 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Scenic
Balneario Isla Verde
Carolina
★ 4.7
(95 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Balneario Tres Hermanos
Rincon
★ 4.2
(117 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Scenic
Rompeolas Beach
Aguadilla
★ 4.7
(91 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Playa El Guano
Yabucoa
★ 4.6
(92 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Fishing
Playa Dátiles
Culebra
★ 4.6
(91 reviews)
Calm Waters
Camping
Family Friendly
Macho Beach
Ceiba
★ 4.4
(81 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Scenic
Isla Caja de Muertos - Coffin Island
Ponce
★ 4.9
(39 reviews)
Diving
Scenic
Secluded
Balneario De Arroyo
Arroyo
★ 3.9
(53 reviews)
Accessible
Calm Waters
Camping
Yabucoa Beach
Yabucoa
★ 4.5
(17 reviews)
Calm Waters
Family Friendly
Fishing
Balneario Municipal De Aguda
Aguada
★ 4.5
Balneario El Tuque
Ponce
★ 3.3
Isla de Ratones (Cayo Ratones)
Cabo Rojo
★ 3.7
Balneario de Punta Santiago
Humacao
★ 3.5
Playa De Sardinas
Culebra
★ 5.0
Punta Santiago Beach
Humacao
★ 4.5
Cayo Matías (Salinas)
Salinas
★ 3.4
Punta Lima Beach
Naguabo
Rincón
Rincon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you have BBQs on Puerto Rico beaches? ▼
Yes, many balnearios have designated grill areas. Bring your own charcoal and supplies. Clean up thoroughly after use. Some beaches prohibit open fires on the sand, so stick to the provided grill stations.
Do I need to reserve picnic areas? ▼
Most picnic areas are first-come, first-served. Some popular balnearios like Luquillo offer gazebo reservations for large groups through the DRNA or municipal office. Arrive early on weekends to secure a spot.
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