Luquillo Beach

One of the beautiful beaches of Puerto Rico! Beach is considered a national park so there is a fee of $ 5 per car… no limit on what you can bring so pack up with the grill and all and make it a family day!
There is an area to rent a chair or umbrella for the day so no need to lug it all…
There’s also a small stand with some food… drinks are STRONG and will run you about $ 11 for a piña colada in a pineapple… the rum ratio was a bit much for my liking…
Alcapurrias didn’t have a lot of beef in it…
Other snacks at the stand for sale too… also a gift shop with the norm t-​shirts etc…
Beach was clean and water was beautiful! Local vendors selling candies and other souvenirs but they were not overbearing or rude.
I did knock off a star bc after you pay to get in there is a shower/​changing area where you need to pay to use… just a little inconvenient if you already pay to get in…
I will always visit this beach when I come to PR… Definitely a must see :)

We have been to Puerto Rico several times and every trip we have gone to Luquillo Beach several times. The beach itself is pretty amazing. Nice and Clean with very soft sand and very clear water. Up until our visit this last trip, they had public showers and public bathrooms on the beach. Now, the public facilities are locked up and the small business which is in the same building as the public restroom is charging people to use the bathroom… that seems a little shady to me. I wonder if they are the ones that locked them up which essentially forces people to either leave or pay you see their restroom. The only other downfall is the almost 5 dollar parking fee.

This beach was clean, peaceful and beautiful! The water was wonderful and the crowd was mature. I wish I was able to stay longer but the next time I visit Puerto Rico I will be returning. I enjoyed how they had food stands right next to the beach. They offered a variety of Puerto Rican food. They also have liquor and different drinks.

This one of the best beaches that I visited while I was in Puerto Rico. It wasnt crowded, it was clean and serene. The sand was clean and soft and the entire vibe was really relaxing, I frequented a few other beaches in the more touristy areas and I am so happy I ventured out a little further to get to enjoy this piece of heaven.
There is a nice row of food vendors that you can choose from and then get back to chillaxing by the water, The waves werent wild and crazy like in Condado beach. Definitely a place to check out away from the hustle and bustle of San Juan/​Old San Juan.

Beautiful beach with some of the finest sand in PR. Water is clear, palm trees line the beach right by the quiet road behind, and the beach is mostly clean with the exception of what washed ashore from the ocean.

Went to this beach on a Sunday and it was uncrowded. The water was crystal clear and calm. It was nice not having to worry about waves crashing on oneself and what not. It had a beautiful background view of El Yunque (the rainforest). However, after leaving the beach that day my family and I started to develop a rash in our skin. This is the first time it had ever happened to either anyone of us, so just a word of caution. Plus, as for the beach facilities these could use some maintenance. Other than that, it was a nice beach, but my family and I aren’t sure if we would return to it, especially since there are better beaches in PR.

Decent beach. Definitely better than the overcrowded ones in San Juan, though this one gets packed as well. The water is a bit clearer here, and slopes out more gently, so you can walk out a bit further. Keep an eye out for guys walking around with ice cream carts! Worth it if you’re traveling between San Juan and Fajardo, but there’s nothing else around here to see, so I wouldn’t drive out just for this particular stretch of sand.

Very tranquil and very clean, Luquillo beach has calmer waves than say Condado.
It also has a juice bar and restroom facilities. Word to the wise, bring toilet paper. It seemed the restaurant room was anti paper products. LOL.
It’s also a great location when you’re looking for other haunts while you’re in San Juan.

Luquillo Beach was really nice, compared to Condado and Isla Verde Beach. The water was very calm and beautiful! I definitely suggest paying $ 4 and parking in the main lot. There are chairs and umbrellas for rent on the beach. There is also a food and drink/​bar kiosk.

This is certainly not a postcard worthy beach but it is a good beach to enjoy a lazy day. We ended up at this beach after taking a trip on the ferry that is close by. It was fairly empty but all the better as it was very tranquil. If the sun hits the right, you can see how clear the water is. I love the fact that the waters were not rough and you could literally float on your back uninterrupted. Definitely stop by if you are in the area. But if you are pressed for time, stick to isla verde!

Really nice locals beach. We paid 4 dollars for parking and another 15 for two beach chairs and an umbrella. The water here is nice and clear and more calm than at our hotel by the Wyndham Resort. Only downside is that there were a few jelly fish in the water so proceed with caution. Highly recommend bringing water shoes because the jelly fish will hang out in the sand below and before you know it they will pop out of no where. They were kinda cool to see but I just had to be more cautious getting in the water. I really enjoyed the pina coladas here that are served in an actual pineapple so cool!

One of the best beaches in Puerto Rico. There are places to rent chairs, umbrellas, jet skis, paddle boards, etc… You name it and you can do it at this beach.
The swimming area is clear and there are some reef areas you can snorkel and see some small colorful fish. Again, like there is with most beaches in Puerto Rico, we found broken glass, bottle tops, cans and fishing hooks in and out of the water. Be carful and watch you step.
Overall, this is a must visit. The views are fantastic and the food kiosks between the highway and the beach are very good. Everyone can find something to their liking to eat here.

If you are a TRUE beach lover. This is your beach. Park on the local side and walk over for free parking (leave when the sun sets… it can get pretty live on the local side)
$ 20 for umbrella and two chairs. Lots of locals on a Monday. The tourist are over crowing all the other beaches. Live this beach!

This was my favorite public beach on the whole trip. There is a lot of FREE public street parking within minutes of the beach. Once you arrive on the beach, it is very clean and the water was the clearest of all of the beaches we visited. It’s populated but not overly crowded. Finally, this area has the strongest waves. A lot of people had body boards catching some sick waves out here.

My husband and I tried to catch the ferry to Culebra our first morning there but missed it by a longshot. Since we were a ways away from our hotel in San Juan we decided to check out a beach nearby. Luquillo had good reviews so we went there. Nice area. You pay a small amount to get in the area and then can pay $ 1 to have access to showers, bathrooms and lockers. The beach was well maintained. Were from Nebraska so of course the water was gorgeous to us! So clear we found a set of keys sitting on the bottom! We walked over to the kiosks and did a little shopping and eating. The beach got a lot busier in the afternoon but probably bc it was after normal work hours on a friday but still not too crowded. It was beautiful and we had a fun first day!

There were pretty big waves and rip tide when we were there, but it’s the only beach in the area for people to try to surf, so that was not encouraging. Regardless, it was the only beach we saw with waves, so that was a nice change of pace.

This is a great beach for running, boogie boarding, swimming and sunbathing.
There’s even a nice patch where you can find some gorgeous coral washed up on the beach.
There is a guy (forgot his name) who hangs out there who rents out beach chairs and is happy to hook you up with drinks, order pizza, etc. (for a price, but he seems reasonable). He’ll probably notice if you’re a visitor and hand you a business card too.
There’s also an ICE CREAM TRUCK that frequents the area, so that’s awesome.
At one end of the beach, there are the Luquillo Kiosks, which are SO MUCH FUN! I love how this beach is calm and family friendly on one end, yet has lively nightlife on the other!

Beautiful beach. Lots of stores and restaurants located nearby. The area looks like it’s had better years. Not too busy here which was nice.
Close to El Yunque, so we made a quick stop the same day

This is one of the best beaches I have been to in my entire life, no joke. And, for the record, I have been to a pretty exhaustive list of places.
There isn’t the «powder white» sand like some of the island’s other beaches, but the water is bright blue and crystal clear. I felt positively rejuvenated after spending a few hours in the water – it felt amazing. It’s also very clean, and there are lots of palm trees to cast shade if you’re trying to avoid the sun.
The food is super cheap – $ 1 beer and $ 3 empanadas and alcapurrias – the beach chair rentals are super cheap, the locker room is super cheap, and the gift shop is super cheap. Seriously, you can’t beat the prices.
Keep in mind, this is a very «local» place. Many people will play loud music, dance around, try to sell you things, etc. If you embrace the island mentality, you’ll have a blast. If you’re not into that, you’ll likely be annoyed.
That said, I can’t wait to return to this beach.

One of the cleanest beaches I’ve ever been to but especially for Puerto Rico! The bath house that you pay a dollar for was clean and they spoke English and Spanish! They had showers, lockers, and toilets!
The water was warm, clear, and gorgeous! The sand was soft and beautiful. We brought our own chairs and found plenty of shade under the palm trees! If you have a hammock there’s plenty of space to put it!
This may be one of my faves!!!