Looking for beach recommendations for Puerto Rico

[ladyj522000]

Hello everyone!  

I’m looking for recommendations for resorts that give beach access during our port time in Puerto Rico. I don’t mind taking a taxi. Has anyone tried this?

[LifesaBeach]

I don’t know if you’ve already left on your cruise. Last year I went to Ocean Park beach. I was told by several people that it was the nicest beach on the cruise port side of San Juan. 

Last year the restaurant next door was closed so there was nowhere to rent chairs, eat, or use the bathroom but it looks like the restaurant has reopened under the name Numero Uno. There were maybe 2 vendors walking around selling cheap empanadas that they probably made in their house. One person in my party tried one since the other people there looked like locals and they all bought some. She said it was good but I’m not adventurous enough for that lol.

The sand was pretty clean. I think I only saw 2 bottle caps; no other garbage. There were maybe 30 other people there all spread out. It was super laid back and beautiful. The water was a bit rough though. We played close to the shore for hours getting knocked around by what I’m were actually small waves lol.

Since I’m not a big fan of sight seeing and I’ve already done a San Juan tour I would go back to that beach if I wanted a cheap day with nothing else to do. Next time I’d grab some food and drinks from CVS or Walgreens across from the port. I would also take something to sit on in case there wasn’t anyone renting out loungers. Take a ton of sunscreen too.

It was no more than 20 minutes from port and we had to talk a driver down to around $17 because that’s what Uber said and he really wanted the ride but initially quoted us more like $30. 

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!