Yelp 100 Challenge 2017: 19/100…read more Wow, this is a beautiful beach that is in front of a residential area, so it's kind of secluded from the tourists and people in general. I stayed on a rental (Airbnb) right across this beach. Like literally 10 steps from the property. Doesn't get crowded and few locals visit this beach. Nice, non-threatening waves and very clean. A great place to search for seashells, relax at the beach or even go for a jog. If you are looking for an isolated beach in Rincón, this place is great. Also, it's about 5 minutes away (on car) from 3 of the most popular restaurants in Rincón... Very convenient location. Finally, even though the parking is limited (to a few spots on the street), since mostly residents from the are visit this beach, most likely than not, you can find a spot for your car. Enjoy it and keep it clean!! :D

Love this small secluded beach. It is very rustic, not too many people here but we were able to…read morerent two chairs and umbrella and we are enjoying some cold adult refreshments by the water as we see surfers catch a wave. You can rent chairs and umbrella and enjoy the rest of the day. Beach life is the best!

While visiting Puerto Rico, I decided to check this beach out after I googled nice beaches near me…read more The best part of this beach was the journey getting there. We drove through winding roads, some very narrow and steep. We passed by hundreds of mango trees that were all ripe and falling of the trees right in front of us (month of May) so we pulled over and grabbed a bunch. We saw beautiful homes on the edge of mountains and wonderful views. This drive was an adventure. Once we arrived to the actual beach, I was surprised that it was small, and not as pretty as some other beaches, nearby and around the island. The actual area surrounding the beach was pretty cool with several bars, restaurants, and pretty things to see. So, I wouldn't recommend this beach over any others on the island of Puerto Rico, but I loved my drive getting there. Fun.

I've been to Puerto Rico before, but only visited beaches in the San Juan area. Boy, was I missing…read moreout. This time, I stayed in Isabela with a couple of friends and we decided to drive over to Rincon for the afternoon for some sun and paddle boarding. The beach itself was quieter than I had expected, but that's definitely a good thing. The beach itself was super clean and the area felt safe. Beautiful spot. Paddle boards are available for $15 an hour. You can get a life jacket too, but they're not required (damn, I would have felt much better if I had gotten one though lol paddle boarding isn't easy when the waters get rough). No lifeguards here, so be sure to take safety precautions before you dive in!

We snorkeled here upon the recommendation of a local guide. It was so easy to enter the water from…read morethe beach and great for our beginner snorkelers (age 9-13). The coral and sea life were so fun to see! We saw lots of sea urchin but none of us got stung because we knew to keep away from the rocks The portable potties were really dirty though so we opted to drive to a rest room since we were done anyway.

Tres Palmas is a gorgeous surfing beach in a marine reserve in the surfing Mecca of Rincón. Surfers…read morefrom all over showcase their skills in the tall rolling waves. For the non surfers it also offers unforgettable sunsets from the westernmost tip of the island, and lively nightlife, music, and stupendous seafood fare along the nearby coastal town. Street parking is readily available a short hike from the surf. Hiking along the reserve is moderately strenuous and can lead to your own corner of paradise.

The literal concrete steps on the shoreline is a bit gimmicky for IG. Parking is a bit limited if…read morethis spot does get crowded. Otherwise it's a pretty nice beach. I think we were more interested in feeding the donkeys by the parking lot.

I heard about this beach from the local owners of a cute rockaway beach/long beach style boutique…read moreshop in town. We took their advice after asking about nearby snorkeling locations and were blown away. The flat rocks and reef right off the coast attract all sort of different sea life and as result, this quickly became over favorite snorkeling spot we found on our trip. It really feels as clear as it can get. The feeling of watching hundreds of beautiful and blue fish glide beneath you while you're effortlessly floating along the warm saltwater is like no other. This beach is extremely chill and low key. Parking is super simple as people just park where they can along the side of the very long dirt road that leads down to the beach. You're basically behind the backyards of a long row of houses that line the beach so everyone is mindful of the neighbors. As with many of the beaches in Puerto Pico, the jetty corners of the beach curiously invite you to take a peak around them. One fella set up an entire hammock within a large tree and even started a small campfire. No one seemed to mind, again it was all very chill. The beach gets its name from this set particular of steps (stairs?) that jet out from the water. It must have been from a previous dock or structure that was originally there and it makes for a really and unique cool setting. There is also a swing set that is a popular photo spot on social media but I could not manage to get up up on it (seems like it's easier to do during low-tide). We did however to capture some pretty fun photos of different angles all around the beach. So if you find yourself on the west side of the island and want to experience some phenomenal snorkeling, you've got to find this spot!

This place is the best! Tucked away on Black Eagle Beach, it was an awesome find...Chikako and her…read morestaff are amazing and from start to finish their goal is to make sure we had a great experience. We first signed up for the 2 hour kayaking/snorkeling excursion. Got to the beach 15 minutes early as requested and were introduced to our guide Seth, given a bin to stow our backpacks, then given a long sleeve SPF 50 shirt and bottles of cold water. Seth took a little time explaining where we'd be headed and what to expect then we were off! The water was calm and clear and Seth guided us over to Steps beach which is a primo snorkeling site. Hanging with Seth for a couple hours was like having a friend take you along on what he loves to do best - explore the incredible underwater world. He pointed out various species of fish and took really cool videos which he later shared with us. His priority at all times was that we were safe in and on the water and that we were having fun! We were so happily impressed we came back to give paddle boarding a try...once again Seth gave us a helpful tutorial and kept an eye on us while we paddled about. Do yourself a favor and check this place out - you'll be so glad you did!

We always make sure to spend a morning paddle boarding and snorkeling with these fine folks. Seth…read morewas an awesome guide - very knowledgeable, clearly having a lot of fun himself and very easy to talk with. This experience is well worth your time!

So much fun and great personal help! Easy to plan and communicate with. We just rented gear but the…read moretours looked fun too!

I wouldn't review this low if it wasn't for a reason. my experience was a 1 because the visibility…read morewas very poor. I didn't see anything just sand. and there was a strong current that was extremely hard to get out of.

Had a great time at the Chica Yoga Surf camp. You must... MUST.... come on this trip with an open…read moremind. It really was more like adult summer camp. We got up, surfed all morning and then in the afternoon and evenings there were plenty of activities planned for us. We had a hula hoop class, fire dancing class, aerial yoga, a yoga hike, and much more. Renee is not your conventional trip/tour leader but that's what makes the trip so great (having gone in with no expectations). No one can plan for what the ocean will be like so if surfing is a part of your retreat, keep this in mind. The surf instructors (we had Ben and Christy) Renee hires are extremely concerned with safety first. At no point did I feel unsafe and I knew that the instructors had their eye on me no matter what. This made the experience even better and I felt that I truly was able to learn how to deal with the ocean. My body and mind was pushed very far but at the end of the day that's what made this such a great trip. I came home feeling so relaxed and refreshed. It also helped that there are limited outlets and you should not be concerned with your phone at any point on this trip. Really, you don't need it! Surfing in the morning, all you needed to bring was yourself. And any down time you have, you want to either nap or hydrate! Rincon is a great cute town and the beach and a few bars are about a 10-15 minute walk from where you'll stay. Can't wait to book my next retreat.

I wouldn't go back if you paid me…read more This review has been a long time coming. At first I felt bad leaving a negative review, since I'm almost always leaving good reviews and focusing on the positive, but I felt it necessary to share my experience so others would be forewarned. I stayed at Samatahiti 2 years ago for a yoga/foodie retreat. The accommodations are not as explained. A "proper bed" is a cot in a hut. The hut walls have large gaps (6+ inches) around the bottom for anything to walk in and no doors to the huts. They are hot, moldy and humid. I didn't know where to store my clothes to keep them from being wet or in the tight walk ways between the cots. The space is cramped for 3 people to share. They was no glam in what she calls glamping. I have done tent camping with my family and my tents are nicer than these huts. The photos you see online are a not a true representation on what her backyard (that is where you are staying) really looks like. Renee didn't provide anything as far as coffee or even a continental breakfast. You have to walk to a shop about 3/4 mile away to get something to eat. Its not like you could keep food in your hut. Our planned activities were "flexible" as to when they would occur. It really depended on what craziness was going on in her life. Aka, did she have last minute plans with her boyfriend or a new date. I get it, she is much more of a free spirit than I am, but I expect a certain level of professionalism when I am paying for a retreat. There were a few positives: the outdoor showers were nice, Renee is good at yoga alignment and teaching yoga, plus I made a couple of friends that I have remained in touch with. We still message each other on FB occasionally, especially when we get an email suggesting we do another yoga retreat at Samatahiti. They are in agreement with me, none of us would ever go back.

Very popular but beautiful beach. The water is very clear and beautiful. There's water sports…read moreavailable too. It's such a good spot and so many people love to visit from all parts. It's best to come during the week

Really nice beach. Lots of people. There is a gated boardwalk going out to the ocean but everyone…read morewas going over it and jumping in the water. Water was crystal clear and saw lots of tropical fishes