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This playa has got to be one of the best I've been to all year! It's super bleach, the beach chairs are first come first serve and are free. The people and local vendors who walk the beach are super nice! Plenty of space, could easily seat, millions of people on beach towels! lol! There's plenty of free steer parking and it neighbors some pretty awesome beach bars!
This is by far the best beach in San Juan. It's safe and the water is pretty calm. The times we've been here the waves are never big and the current is never strong. There is plenty of sand too. Perfect for kids. There is a beach club called Casa Cuba in front of the beach, which I have contemplated joining to have free parking because the only parking is street parking and it's usually difficult to find a spot. There are a couple of restaurants nearby, but you will also see several vendors walking up and down the beach selling food and drinks.
Copacabana of Puerto Rico Isla Verde has a wide, tropical beach in the heart of the city. One of the best beaches in the metropolitan area, Isla Verde is golden-sand shores are framed with tall palm trees, hotels, restaurants, and shops. It is also home to some of the best high-end hotels in the city, plus a long stretch of sun-kissed public beach complete with toilet and shower facilities We were there at sunset time so we did not go into the water. but walking on fine sand with your better half - hits differently. Beach is divided into three main beaches: Pine Grove, where locals go surfing Alambique, a more relaxed strip of sand, and Balneario de Carolina is a more relaxed location with lifeguards and parking spaces. It is much closer to the main San Juan airport and a bit closer to the El Yunque rainforest. Also, pet friendly- we saw many four-legged friends in the water.
Good solid beach to visit in the San Juan area. If driving, I recommend parking in the parking lot next to the walgreens, it's $5 for the whole day and it's right next to the beach. Last time there were people offering to rent umbrellas and chairs for cheap. A lot of good restaurants around the area. Si eres local ya sabes que esta es de las mejores playas que tiene el area metro. Muchos no saben del estacionamiento al lado del walgreens que por $5 te puedes estacionar todo el dia.
My review is mostly for the Playa Ocean Park. We wanted to find a beach with a good amount of free parking, not overly crowded and a shower. This place had all of it. Purchased some ice cream cups from the fellas walking around ringing the bell. It was $5 per tiny cup and wasn't worth it. The showers across the street from the beach worked but the pressure wasn't that great. There's restrooms for changing as well. The current was really strong the day we came but there were still a decent amount of people in the water. The beach is clean for the most part and no one bothered us.
We spent two hours on Isla Verde at the sister hotel to the one we're staying at in OSJ. We went for a beach day and we're not disappointed. The sand is clean and soft, the water the gorgeous Caribbean blue, the mojitos delicious and the beach attendants very helpful with chairs and umbrellas. I could spend forever!
Puerto Rico was a recent vacay destination my husband and I, as we were seeking a cool city to explore (San Juan!) and quality beach time to relax! We stayed in Isla Verde so that we could be a short walk to the beach from our hotel and ended up spending two full days here during our trip. We set up camp the first day on the left side of Punta El Medio (if you're looking at the ocean). It was a lot more crowded but also had more places to eat and vendors walking up and down selling ice cream and such, as well as water sports like banana boat rides. The next day, we went to the right side which was a lot more calm and spread out. We setup in front of the Ritz (which is closed off) and most of the action on this side happens in front of the Courtyard. I preferred this a little better! It was easier to find the sun, as there are less buildings creating shade and overall less people to fight spots for. I would definitely recommend bringing your own snacks though! Whichever way you slice it, you'll find a little piece of paradise! The sand is nice and soft, perfect for running or walking. There were also folks renting chairs and umbrellas at reasonable rates if you aren't coming with your own. All in all, I'm glad we made this a part of our San Juan trip! Would definitely recommend for some no frills beach time.
My wife and I came to Puerto Rico and we loved Isla Verde. It's our favorite beach on the main island. The ocean is green, the sand is white. They have jet ski rentals, massage spots on the beach. It's dog friendly, if you're a local or visiting and can't leave your dog at home. The parking is very convenient and inexpensive. And there are tons of places to eat at, the most you need to walk is a block or two. There is also a lady that makes kebobs, hot dogs, empanadas, and serves coconut juice in a coconut right on the beach. And when you're done with the coconut milk, she'll open up the coconut so you can eat the coconut! You can also rent an umbrella ($10) and chairs ($4).
Beautiful, free (thanks for ruining this NJ), public beach nestled between the airport and Old San Juan. Perfectly soft sand, calm clear warm waters and so much room to stretch that you won't feel crowded. We stayed in a condo directly on the beach here so we had chairs and towels. If you don't have a chair there are vendors along the beach renting them. The entire beach is public so you can enjoy the music from the hotels if you like. The Intercontinental had a beach bar open to the public and music blasting by their beach front pool. Don't even try to sneak into any hotel or condo pools, everything is gated/guarded here.
Very clean beach to relax/jog on. Super affordable for an umbrella and 2 chairs rentals at a cost of $25 for the entire day. There is a food stand on the beach. We parked at our hotel parking lot (Verdanza Hotel) for $10 for the whole day. Took us 5 minutes walk over to the playa Isla Verde.
Absolutely beautiful beach! Silky white sand and even though the beach is on the Atlantic side it is not overwhelmingly rough with the waves. There are also small shells that can be found scattered along the beach. Beach Lounge Chairs and Umbrellas- It is possible to rent a beach lounge chair for $4.00 and a beach umbrella for $10.00 along the beach there are posted signs. If you are staying at one of the hotels they will provide a beach umbrella and lounge chair and towels as it is part of "the resort fee" that you pay each night that you stay at the hotel. Food and Drink- You can also walk along the beach and get drinks or food at walk up locations at certain places-or you can bring your own cooler and BBQ on the beach...drinking adult beverages on the beach is the norm. Cleanliness- The city ensures that the beach is clean with regular trash removal from garbage cans located along the beach.
12 years ago
Great beach to just sit and relax. Beautiful turquoise water with decent waves. It has a mixture of both tourist and locals. Bring sunscreen. If you stay at one of the neighboring hotels, many times you can order drinks directly from the beach. We spent several days of our vacation just relaxing right here. read more
Love this beach for the swimming and the running and plenty of activities. It's a long beach and it's typically great for swimming, although it can get rough at times. The sand is divine. It's a very soft sand, hardly any pebbles at all. No need for flip flops or shoes. It stays shallow for a while too so it's nice for little kids. There are beach chairs for rental for $4.00. It's large enough that it never seems very crowded, so there is plenty of room to spread out. After a morning/afternoon of swimming & beach bumming, I recommend El Alambique for some yummy food and drinks. No shoes required here. Have a mojito or Medalla (or both!) overlooking Isla Verde Beach. Salud! read more
4 years ago
The beaches of Isla Verde are the best in San Juan. There is a couple mile stretch with lots of sand, people, water sports, and a few restaurants. Then there is another stretch that is about a mile followed by another stretch of beach that is probably three miles. The sand is soft and the waves are big. read more
4 years ago
This is an incredible public beach located next to many nice Carolina hotels. Crescent in shape, the sands are clean and soft on your feet. The waters are crystal clear and beautiful blue. We loved the fringe of palms. And as you lie, enjoying the sounds of the surf, you can also occasionally catch a glimpse of a plane coming or going at the Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l Airport. Surprisingly, the big birds are relatively quiet. It's a great place to catch some waves and catch some sun. read more
11 years ago
This is one of the cleanest beaches I have ever been to. We visited PR in early September, and it looks like we made an excellent choice. With schools back in session, there were not many vacationing families so we had the beach almost to ourselves. We are already looking at scheduling another vacation here next year. read more
11 years ago
My family and I rented a condo on Isla Verde Ave that was right across the street from this beach. Literally 2 minute walk and we were there. The beach was super clean with pristine white sand. There is Latin music playing in the beach side bars so you get the real Caribbean feel while soaking in the sun with a refreshing island cocktail. I also loved that there are several beach chairs with umbrellas to use free of charge, and even in December the water was warm and the sun was bright. I can definitely see myself visiting this beach every time I go and Isla Verde Ave is the perfect block to live on if you are a tourist. Everything you need within walking distance and a lot of friendly locals who speak English. read more
7 years ago
Hands down my favorite beach in San Juan. You will not find a more perfect beach on the main island If you are pressed for time I would skip all the other beaches and just stick to this. You will be left unimpressed with all other beaches. I would strongly recommend staying in a hotel with access to this beach! read more
We had a chance to spend 24 hours in Puerto Rico and spent almost half of it on this beach. It is very clean and the water is just perfect. There are a lot of other tourists there but I wouldn't call it crowded. Overall - make sure you come here at some point during your stay. read more
Beautiful water and scenery. Umbrellas are available for rent for $10 and beach chairs for $4 each. There's a bar/restaurant across the street lets beachgoers use the restroom. Beachgoers are allowed to bring food and drinks to the beach, but no glass containers. Parking' s a bit tricky on the streets but there's parking next to Walgreens about 2 blocks away for $4 for the whole day. The water's incredible and so's the scenery. A must for tourists! read more
11 years ago
Clean sand nice water chairs was a reasonable price. Nice distance for a morning run can't wait to come back read more
10 years ago
My husband and I love going to this beach. The beach is clean and the sand is so soft. It also has enough space to fit a lot of people without feeling cramped up. For being in the Atlantic Ocean, it is pretty calm. Plus, it is great for picture taking and it is surrounded by a lot restaurants and near by bars. Overall, it is a great beach. Highly recommend it. read more
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Perfect anytime of the day! The hotels near the resort area are in walking distance to this beach! read more
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10 years ago
I only came to this beach once for a parasailing activity (through Watersports4u). If I compare this beach to Condado this beach appears to have a high prevalence of families. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just an observation. Another observation is that this beach charges people for beach chairs and umbrellas. People were able to use whatever chairs & umbrellas available at the Condado Beach, although we stayed at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino where the have complimentary chairs & umbrellas for their guest it appeared to be a "free for all situation ". What I will say is that Playa Isla Verde has plenty of water activities from a variety of companies, I thought this was great. This beach also has various food venders. I got a chicken skewer ($4) from Ocean View BBQ, it was delicious and they had a tented area for you to sit an enjoy your food. I would come back here if I were to go on a family vacation, I think I was looking for a more "younger & singular" crowd. read more
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Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979
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