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.

42 beaches ★ 4.4 avg rating 25 municipalities
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All 42 Beaches

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Family Friendly (38) Swimming (35) Scenic (26) Calm Waters (23) Popular (17) Snorkeling (11) Accessible (10) Camping (8)
Playa De Sardinas

Playa De Sardinas

Culebra

★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
Family Friendly Scenic Snorkeling
Isla Caja de Muertos - Coffin Island

Isla Caja de Muertos - Coffin Island

Ponce

★ 4.9 (39 reviews)
Diving Scenic Secluded
Balneario Cerro Gordo

Balneario Cerro Gordo

Vega Alta

★ 4.8 (4,788 reviews)
Camping Family Friendly Scenic
Caracas Beach

Caracas Beach

Vieques

★ 4.8 (834 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Scenic
Vacia Talega

Vacia Talega

Loiza

★ 4.7 (1,652 reviews)
Family Friendly Scenic
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
Playa De Vega

Playa De Vega

Vega Baja

★ 4.7 (539 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Scenic
Peñón Brusi

Peñón Brusi

Camuy

★ 4.7 (202 reviews)
Family Friendly 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 (91 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
Humacao Nature Preserve

Humacao Nature Preserve

Humacao

★ 4.6 (1,696 reviews)
Family Friendly Fishing Scenic
Playa De Jaboncillo

Playa De Jaboncillo

Guanica

★ 4.6 (518 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Scenic
Isla Mata La Gata

Isla Mata La Gata

Lajas

★ 4.6 (516 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Scenic
Mata La Gata

Mata La Gata

Lajas

★ 4.6 (515 reviews)
Scenic Secluded Snorkeling
Playa De Luquillo

Playa De Luquillo

Luquillo

★ 4.6 (176 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
El Faro Beach

El Faro Beach

Arecibo

★ 4.6 (121 reviews)
Family Friendly Fishing Popular
Playa El Guano

Playa El Guano

Yabucoa

★ 4.6 (92 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Fishing
Playa Dátiles

Playa Dátiles

Culebra

★ 4.6 (91 reviews)
Calm Waters Camping Family Friendly
Balneario de Dorado

Balneario de Dorado

Dorado

★ 4.5 (340 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
Punta Tuna Beach

Punta Tuna Beach

Maunabo

★ 4.5 (314 reviews)
Fishing Scenic Secluded
Yabucoa Beach

Yabucoa Beach

Yabucoa

★ 4.5 (17 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Fishing
Balneario Municipal De Aguda

Balneario Municipal De Aguda

Aguada

★ 4.5 (13 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Scenic
Punta Santiago Beach

Punta Santiago Beach

Humacao

★ 4.5 (2 reviews)
Camping Family Friendly Popular
Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park

Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park

Arecibo

★ 4.4 (3,960 reviews)
Family Friendly Popular Scenic
Tropical Beach

Tropical Beach

Naguabo

★ 4.4 (439 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Popular
Tropical Beach Naguabo

Tropical Beach Naguabo

Naguabo

★ 4.4 (439 reviews)
Camping Family Friendly Popular
Balneario Público de Boquerón

Balneario Público de Boquerón

Cabo Rojo

★ 4.4 (124 reviews)
Accessible Calm Waters Family Friendly
Gilligans Island

Gilligans Island

Guanica

★ 4.4 (112 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Scenic
Macho Beach

Macho Beach

Ceiba

★ 4.4 (81 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Scenic
Bizarreta Beach

Bizarreta Beach

Juana Diaz

★ 4.2 (147 reviews)
Calm Waters Family Friendly Fishing

By Municipality

Naguabo 4 beaches Vega Baja 3 beaches Humacao 3 beaches Guanica 3 beaches Rincon 3 beaches Culebra 2 beaches

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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