23 Beaches That You Need To Visit In Aruba
Explore Beautiful Aruba Beaches with pictures.
Andicuri Beach
It’s a body-boarders delight (and the site of the occasional competition) and a great escape from the crowds. Situated on the Island’s windward coast, just south of the collapsed Natural Bridge, dramatic bluffs flank a sandy cove area, leaving beachgoers in a world of their own. If you make the journey to Andicuri, be sure to travel a little further along the dirt road to see Black Stone Beach (no swimming, please!) and a fascinating triple-arch limestone natural bridge.
Arashi Beach
Arashi Beach is a quiet narrow stretch of beach in Aruba with makeshift huts and a large parking area. A favorite with locals, Arashi Beach boasts gentle currents and abundant underwater life, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling in the Caribbean and adventure tours and beach shack. Arashi Beach is located north of Malmok Beach, at the edge of a lovely residential area in Aruba. It skirts a barren lunar landscape and the winding road that leads up to the majestic California Lighthouse.
Baby Beach
Famous Baby Beach in Aruba is a true Caribbean beach paradise. Baby Beach is a gorgeous half-moon sandy expanse in a calm lagoon. The waters are shallow making it a prime beach destination for families with children. Swimmers can wade out for a long distance and still touch the sea bottom. Baby Beach is also a perfect location for snorkeling in Aruba.
Boca Catalina Beach
Boca Catalina in Aruba is a small, secluded bay in the Malmok Beach area. The white sandy beach is accessible by steps and ample parking space is available alongside the main road. The crystal clear and calm waters make this the perfect location for a private swim and snorkeling in Aruba. Boca Catalina is a popular beach and attracts a fun mix of local families and tourists, especially during weekends.
Boca Grandi Beach
Located on the eastern side of Aruba’s southern tip, Boca Grandi offers a long stretch of white sandy Aruba Beach, steady trade winds and challenging waves making this a Caribbean Beach paradise for advanced kitesurfers and enthused spectators. The current is strong here; therefore swimming is strongly discouraged. Beachcombers have the time of their life discovering all kinds of driftwood, corals and curiosa the ocean brings to shore here.
Boca Prins Beach
Situated along the northeast coast in Aruba’s National Park Arikok, this secluded beach forms the perfect example for Aruba’s north shore iconic scenery. The white dunes in high contrast with the rocky shores make this idyllic spot very appealing to take a swim. However, the sign placed there strongly advises visitors not to enter the water because of the very strong and always present undertows. But not to worry, you can refresh yourself at the Boca Prins Restaurant, whilst taking in the beautiful environment and enjoying the cool trade winds our island is famous for.
Dos Playa Beach
Dos Playa (two beaches) is a pair of bordering coves carved out of the island’s limestone. One cove is a go-to for island surfers, with a broad white-sand beach for sunbathing or relaxing under the shade of the sea-grape trees. Because the currents are very strong here, swimming is not recommended. Located within our Arikok National Park, be sure to add a visit to the rolling dunes of neighboring Boca Prins.
Druif Beach
Druif Beach in Aruba, a long, narrow oval-shaped stretch of ivory sand, is home to the casual low-rise resorts in the Eagle Beach Aruba area. Here, rooms and restaurant facilities are just steps away from the relatively calm Caribbean waters. Though not too far from bustling downtown Oranjestad, Druif Beach is a quiet and relaxing spot for sunning and socializing in Aruba.
Fisherman's Hut Beach
Fisherman's hut, is a very popular beach for windsurfing and kite-surfing fanatics. The beach is also well-known for the many sporting events that are being organized throughout the year, as well as the numerous wind & kite surf schools that are located here. The Aruba Hi-Winds Tournament, the largest windsurfing event in the Caribbean is held annually in June or July at this beach. Hadicurari Beach can be found between The Ritz-Carlton Resort and Malmok Beach.
Hadicurari Beach
Hadicurari Beach in Aruba also known as Fisherman's Huts, is a rocky strip out past the Marriott Aruba Resort, where windsurfers slice the water and the aeronautics of colorful kite-surf crescents punctuate the horizon. Once home to the island’s fishermen, it is a popular spot in Aruba for surfing enthusiasts and the venue for sporting events in Aruba throughout the year. The Aruba Hi-Winds, the largest windsurfing event in the Caribbean is held every year in June or July off the beaches at the Fisherman's Huts at Hadicurari.
Malmok Beach
Malmok Beach in Aruba is a narrow sandy stretch that interrupts the limestone and rocky terrace along Malmok’s coast . Its shallow clear Caribbean waters make it a popular snorkeling spot in Aruba. Here catamarans and sailboats stop for a daytime snorkeling stop just off the shoreline. Reefs and sunken wrecks nearby afford excellent diving in Aruba. Malmok Beach is also the name of a residential area with sprawling homes and a variety of modest windsurfing residences in Aruba.
Mangel Halto Beach
Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba is located in Pos Chiquito on the southeast coast just south of the Spanish Lagoon. This Caribbean beach is a perfect sunning and snorkeling spot in Aruba with calm, shallow waters rich in sea life supported by an intriguing network of mangroves. Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba is a secluded Caribbean beach area perfect for picnics with white powdery sand and huts for shade. Mangel Halto Beach serves as an excellent shore diving site in Aruba. It is possible to walk out to the edge of the reef to behold such fish as parrot fish, yellowtail snapper, sergeant majors and blue tangs as well as deep water gorgonians, sponges and anemones. The reef plunges to depths of 110’ where octopi, morays and barracuda abound.
Palm Beach Aruba
The renowned two-mile-long strip known as Palm Beach Aruba* is home to glamorous high-rise hotels in Aruba and dotted by water sports concessions, piers, beach bars, restaurants and shops. Calm waters make this a comfortable haven for swimmers and snorkelers. A walk along the coast at dawn or sunset is perfect for exercise and quiet reflection during your Caribbean vacation. Taking in the magnificent tangerine sunset or enjoying candle-lit, barefoot dining on the beach in Aruba can be the perfect finale to a lazy or exciting day of sun and sea. After sunset the Palm Beach area just off the beach comes to life as buzzing clubs and casinos in Aruba offer an upbeat nightlife. Two of the largest shopping malls in Aruba cater to the needs of those on a shopping spree and also offer cinema theaters, water fountain shows bowling and Spa facilities.
Renaissance Island Beach
A 40-acre tropical paradise, Renaissance Island is home to Aruba’s only private beaches. This exclusive retreat is only available to guests of Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Complimentary water taxis leave every 15 minutes from the Renaissances Marina Hotel lobby, and behind the Renaissance Ocean Suites docking area.
Rodger's Beach
Try the local flavor of a hidden gem amongst the best Aruba beaches. Rodger’s Beach in Aruba is a narrow powdery white strip close to famous Baby Beach, where fishermen anchor their boats, protected by the calm waters of the bay. During the week Rodger’s Beach is very quiet and perfect to read a book or indulge the crystal clear Caribbean; on weekends this Aruba beach is often populated by local families. Adjacent to Rodger’s Beach is a local dive shop offering snorkel and dive gear rentals, a shower and a restaurant.
