Beaches by amenity

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.

35beaches ★ 4.5avg rating 24municipalities
Swimming 30 Family Friendly 28 Scenic 23 Calm Waters 20 Snorkeling 11 Popular 11 Fishing 8 Camping 8

All 35 Beaches

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Humacao Nature Preserve
1
Humacao Nature Preserve
Humacao
★ 4.6 (1,696) Family Friendly Fishing
Balneario Cerro Gordo
2
Balneario Cerro Gordo
Vega Alta
★ 4.6 (1,415) Camping Scenic
Caracas Beach
3
Caracas Beach
Vieques
★ 4.8 (834) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa De Vega
4
Playa De Vega
Vega Baja
★ 4.7 (539) Popular Scenic
Playa Jaboncillo (Guánica)
5
Playa Jaboncillo (Guánica)
Guanica
★ 4.6 (541) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Mata La Gata
6
Mata La Gata
Lajas
★ 4.6 (515) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Tropical Beach Naguabo
7
Tropical Beach Naguabo
Naguabo
★ 4.4 (439) Calm Waters Camping
Balneario de Dorado
8
Balneario de Dorado
Dorado
★ 4.5 (340) Accessible Calm Waters
Punta Tuna Beach
9
Punta Tuna Beach
Maunabo
★ 4.5 (314) Fishing Scenic
Manglillo Chiquito
10
Manglillo Chiquito
Guanica
★ 4.0 (342) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Peñón Brusi
11
Peñón Brusi
Camuy
★ 4.7 (202) Family Friendly Scenic
Playa Córcega
12
Playa Córcega
Rincon
★ 4.8 (172) Calm Waters Camping
Playa De Luquillo
13
Playa De Luquillo
Luquillo
★ 4.6 (176) Accessible Calm Waters
Bizarreta Beach
14
Bizarreta Beach
Juana Diaz
★ 4.2 (147) Calm Waters Family Friendly
El Faro Beach
15
El Faro Beach
Arecibo
★ 4.6 (121) Family Friendly Fishing
Balneario Público de Boquerón
16
Balneario Público de Boquerón
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.4 (124) Popular Swimming
Gilligans Island
17
Gilligans Island
Guanica
★ 4.4 (112) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Balneario Tres Hermanos
18
Balneario Tres Hermanos
Rincon
★ 4.2 (117) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Rompeolas Beach
19
Rompeolas Beach
Aguadilla
★ 4.7 (91) Accessible Calm Waters
Playa El Guano
20
Playa El Guano
Yabucoa
★ 4.6 (92) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa Dátiles
21
Playa Dátiles
Culebra
★ 4.6 (91) Calm Waters Camping
Macho Beach
22
Macho Beach
Ceiba
★ 4.4 (81) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Cayo Matías (Salinas)
23
Cayo Matías (Salinas)
Salinas
★ 4.8 (59) Scenic Secluded
Isla Caja de Muertos - Coffin Island
24
Isla Caja de Muertos - Coffin Island
Ponce
★ 4.9 (39) Diving Scenic
Balneario De Arroyo
25
Balneario De Arroyo
Arroyo
★ 3.9 (53) Accessible Calm Waters
Yabucoa Beach
26
Yabucoa Beach
Yabucoa
★ 4.5 (17) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Balneario Municipal De Aguda
27
Balneario Municipal De Aguda
Aguada
★ 4.5 (13) Family Friendly Popular
Balneario El Tuque
28
Balneario El Tuque
Ponce
★ 3.3 (51) Accessible Calm Waters
Balneario de Punta Santiago
29
Balneario de Punta Santiago
Humacao
★ 3.5 (22) Calm Waters Camping
Playa De Sardinas
30
Playa De Sardinas
Culebra
★ 5.0 (3) Family Friendly Scenic
Punta Santiago Beach Punta Santiago Beach Humacao ★ 4.5 Isla de Ratones (Cayo Ratones) Isla de Ratones (Cayo Ratones) Cabo Rojo Punta Lima Beach Punta Lima Beach Naguabo Rincón Rincón Rincon Vacia Talega Vacia Talega Loiza

By Municipality

Humacao 3 beaches Guanica 3 beaches Rincon 3 beaches Naguabo 2 beaches Cabo Rojo 2 beaches Yabucoa 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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