Beaches, San Juan

by moiraistyx
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the ocean from Ocean Park

I have to admit that I spent way too small a portion of my time in Puerto Rico at the beach. It is definately a great thing to do on days when you don't want to rush around site seeing. The water is warm, the sun is hot and the beaches are full of "eye candy" for both the ladies and the gents. One of my favorite things about the beaches here is that vendors roam up and down the beaches selling corona's, beer, water and pop (soda for those of you who don't know). Be sure to wear your sunblock and bring it along to reapply often. The rays here are strong and you will burn.

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	Beaches: Playa de Condado Tip Rating:

Updated By ct-traveler

on July 28, 2007

If you're on the shore in Condado, you probably think you're on Condado beach (that's what I thought!). Try the public beach at the end of Ashford Avenue (away from the Marriott). What you get instead of crashing surf, sandy bottoms, and strong currents is a peaceful inlet protected by a rock formation of some kind. The water is warm, the fish (very visible and beautiful) are tropical, and the outside showers are helpful. Suggestion: take a walk (or the bus) to Playa de Condado, sit chest high in the calm water, and take in paradise!

Address: End of Ashford Avenue, just before bridge

Directions: If your walking out of the Marriott Hotel on Ashford, take a right. Go to the end of Ashford. Or jump on the B21 at any "parada" and look for the sign/beach TELL ME IF THIS TIP WAS HELP OR HINDERANCE. EMAIL AT quadeagle@hotmail.com

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	Beaches: It's an Island, So There Are Beaches Tip Rating:

By mikeayers

on April 23, 2005

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The Beach Behind
InterContinental

There are plenty of beaches surrounding the island of Puerto Rico. If you get a hotel in Isla Verde, you can spend the mornings relaxing on the beach, and then take the bus (25 cents) into the city and visit the sights all afternoon.

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	Beaches: Beaches Tip Rating:

on May 11, 2004

Old San Juan really doesn't have any public beaches. So you must travel eastward to see the best beaches. Closest to San Juan are the beaches in Condado and Isla Verde which are the next towns immediately east.

For better ones, take a daytrip futher eastward to Luquillo.

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	Beaches: By far my favorite activity in... Tip Rating:

By diver-x

on September 8, 2002

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By far my favorite activity in San Juan is playing in the waves on Candado Beach.

The waves on Candado range from gentle to downright scary! They are a body-surfer's or boogey-boarder's delight. The white sand and green water add up to a lot of fun!

Directions: Candado Beach is right downtown in the hotel district. Many hotels and casinos are on the beach, however, there is public access on both the east and west sides.

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	Beaches: Beaches Tip Rating:

By Australiana

on November 17, 2004

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You can not possibly go to San Juan without going to the beach. I am pretty lazy so my ideal holiday is waking up late, going to the beach and having nothing in this world to worry about.

The beaches in San Juan offer good surf and the ocean is clean!

There are usually locals on the beach renting out bodyboards and sunbaking chairs.

It was a funny momment in San Juan when the tide come in and there were people asleep on their sunbaking chairs: to wake up and see they were surrounded by water and their books soaked. One of those "you had to be there" momments.

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	Beaches: Candado beaches Tip Rating:

By lonestar_philomath

on April 16, 2007

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The beach runs all along Condado and are crowded with local residents. These pictures were taken while most people were at dinner. Candado beaches accessible by the local populace are not safe after dark.

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	Beaches: Catamaran day trips Tip Rating:

By lctvilla

on July 14, 2003

One day tour - board the boat and sail to a small island on the caribbean side of the island. Snorkel, swim, walk on the beach....just relax and enjoy the sea.

They include a wonderful lunch on the boat, cocktails and sodas. After lunch you motor over to a reef for additional snorkeling and the thena leisurely sail back to Puerto Rico. The whole day goes from 10am-4pm and it is great. Avergae costs: $50 per person. The boats are available in Fajardo, you can find a selection in "Que Pasa " magazine in your hotel.

Address: Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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	Beaches: walk on the beach (the sand... Tip Rating:

Updated By nygaston

on August 26, 2002

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walk on the beach (the sand is wonderful, so white and warm) , swim in the sea (sea water is clear and warm), walk in the refreshing forest and see falls(EL Yunque).
you could try all the other activities in the sea (boats, canoé, sea motor-bike, etc...)

Directions: puerto rico is a small island, the sea is everywhere around you...

Other Contact: you can rent a car and drive whe

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	Beaches: A cool beach that was... Tip Rating:

on August 26, 2002

A cool beach that was beautiful I found was LuQuillo. It is about 30 miles east of San Juan. It has calm waters and a great view of the rainforest. It also has activities such as jet ski rentals and shops