Top Things to do in San Juan Metro Region
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The 10 Best Beaches in San Juan Metro Region, San Juan Metro Region
Discover the best top things to do in San Juan Metro Region, Puerto Rico including West Side Destination, Playa Ultimo Trolley (Playa Ocean Park), Pine Grove Beach, Ocean Park Beach, Carolina Beach, Balneario El Escambron, Playa Isla Verde, Playa La Pocita De Pinones, Playita del Condado, Balneario Isla Verde (Playa el Alambique).
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1. West Side Destination
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
West Side Destination LLC strives to drive tourism and growth in the West and South of Puerto Rico. Focused on two key aspects: a high-end and elite code of conduct, and, incorporating the laid-back-free spirit feeling of the West into the life of the tourist’s adventurous experience. WSD is the start of a new era in tourism experiences showing the unadulterated wonders of Puerto Rico!
2. Playa Ultimo Trolley (Playa Ocean Park)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The mid-sized waves make this beach a trilling spot spot for surfers and amateurs alike. This beach has crystal clear waters and immaculate sand for the whole family to enjoy.
3. Pine Grove Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By Discover195325 - Newark, United States
Hector was an amazing guide. He took us on a wonderful excursion of a coral reef that was easily reached from the beach. After seeing a ton of wildlife on the reef, he allowed us to use his equipment to try to see sea turtles in another area. Highly recommended!
4. Ocean Park Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 734 reviews
The most popular of San Juans beaches is also the most lively.
Reviewed By nancyf76
A must visit if you are in Puerto Rico. San Juan is full of beautiful beaches and great places to visit. A visit to the beach is best done at ocean park. This dog friendly beach has a track for running volleyball tennis. And many amenities. There are many Airbnb apartments throughout.
5. Carolina Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Balneario Carolina is long stretch of white sand just east of the Isla Verde area in San Juan. It has a parking lot, restrooms, and showers. There's a kiddie water park at the eastern end of the beach.
Reviewed By Karen1__R
Lots of parking ($5), restrooms, showers, shade trees, security, lifeguards. Mostly clean (people are pigs). Beautiful, clear blue water. I was surprised to see only one food stand open, but better than nothing, I guess! We went to only one other beach (Pine Grove), which was fine, but this one was better. It's a big beach, so there may have been a lot of people, but it definitely didn't feel crowded.
6. Balneario El Escambron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Balneario El Escambron is a little beach, just to the east of Old San Juan. It is a family-friendly beach, with a small crescent of clean sand and usually calm waters, thanks to the coral reef a short distance from the beach.
Reviewed By ChloeSmeltzer - Columbus, United States
Soft sand, clear water & lots of sea life so bring goggles or snorkel gear! Nice restrooms and rinse off stations available for use. Great for laying out, snorkeling or just swimming in the protected reef area. Waves seemed to be smallest in the morning and at dusk If you have smaller kids. Lifeguards on duty and family friendly minus a couple groups of teenage springbreakers who were playing music but at a very respectful volume. Would definitely recommend spending a day here no matter your age. Not a lot of food/ drink places in the walking area so pack snacks and water for your day.
7. Playa Isla Verde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 381 reviews
Reviewed By lovelyflower1988 - Miami, United States
The white sand, the sun, the view, the breeze and the warm water was amazing. When we decided to visit PR we weren't sure of our decision. But we found a beautiful place with wonderful people. We stayed at Dreams Hotel Miramar and we had a great time. The people at the hotel told us about what we could do in Covid's time and we were able to enjoy our vacation. PR has plenty of beautiful beaches to visit. Most with white sand and crystal clear waters. We enjoyed our stay and will be coming back.
8. Playa La Pocita De Pinones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Playa La Posita is probably one of the better-known beaches in Pinones because of its accessibility. It's right on PR-187, and one of its distinctive attributes is that a long breakwater hinders the intense Atlantic waves from crashing into "La Posita", which translates as the pool, or the puddle. Its waters are similar to those of a pool: calm and cool, perfect for bathing without having to struggle with the waves' intensity. Moreover, you can park in front of the beach, and, across the PR-187, you can grab a bite in some of Pinones' best beach shack, like El Guariquiten.
9. Playita del Condado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Playita del Condado Beach is an oasis in the heart of Condado. Its hidden just off the east corner of Ashford Ave and Puente Dos Hermanos bridge. A tropical paradise of warm crystalline waters and sparkling golden sands shaded by palm trees and almond trees. This small beach is perfect for kids and family. From the beach, you can enjoy a wonderful view a 500-year-old Fortin (Fort) San Geronimo contrasting with the modernarchitecture of Paseo Caribe at the Plaza Caribe Hilton and the Condado BeachHotel which is only a few blocks away. After lunch you have enough time to drive to Old San Juanand take a walk down the cobbled stone streets of the old city that take you toel Morro fort. A magnificent display of iconic Spanish war architecturebuilt 5 centuries ago and is still standing forever watchful.
Reviewed By TennisStar602 - New Jersey, United States
This small beach offers a lot of opportunities for snorkeling. I saw quite a few fish, coral, and sea plants. It is much calmer in the water than in Condado Beach. There are only small waves. It is right by a bridge.
10. Balneario Isla Verde (Playa el Alambique)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By mdavila2000 - Toronto, Canada
If you want to spend a good day at the beach, I definitely recommend this place. Water and sand are clean. You can rent chairs and umbrellas. There is sale of food and drinks and an additional attraction for children is that from the beach you can see the planes taking off.
