Boqueron Beach is one of Puerto Rico's best family beaches, says the Coastal Cities website. The beach has plenty of activities for adults and kids, including bike riding, kite surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving and shopping. The beach is located in the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico. The nearby Cabo Rojo wildlife reserve makes the beach a good spot for nature lovers.
Luquillo Beach is located about 30 miles east of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. According to PuertoRico.com, Luquillo Beach is one of Puerto Rico's most visited tourist attractions. Golden sands and calm waters make Luquillo an excellent family destination.
Flamenco Beach is located on Isla Culebra, an island about 17 miles east of mainland Puerto Rico. Flamenco Beach is one of Puerto Rico's most stunning stretches of sand and a popular place to snorkel, swim, sunbathe and socialize. Visitors to Isla Culebra often camp out on the beach.
The northwest coast of Puerto Rico is known for its excellent surf. The town of Rincon is one of the major hot spots for water sports enthusiasts. Rincon became a renowned surfing destination when it hosted the 1968 world surfing championships, says the Frommer's website. There are a number of beaches in and around the bay, the most popular being the surfing beaches of Higuero, Puntas, Domes and Tres Palmas.
Ballenas Bay is a picturesque spot not far from the town of Guanica on the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico. The two-mile stretch of beach is within a wildlife reserve and is a haven for nature lovers. The bay is a breeding ground for spectacular manatees, or sea cows, and provides a nesting ground for endangered hawksbill and leatherback turtles.
Punta Santiago Beach is located on the east coast of Puerto Rico near the city of Humacao. The beach is a good place to sit back and relax and browse through the beachside stalls and kiosks. If you are feeling more active, however, the various coves and rock formations along the beach provide hours of exploration. Rhesus monkeys inhabit a small islet just off the tip of Santiago Bay. These fascinating monkeys are not very welcoming, says the PuertoRico.com website, so it is better to take a boat ride around the islet and watch their antics from a safe distance.
