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What it's like

Arashi Beach sits on the northwestern part of Aruba, between Malmok and the California Lighthouse. The water is shallow and calm, and the beach is known for its white sand and clear water.

A visit is simple. You swim or wade in the shallows, then walk out toward the coral reef about 150 meters offshore for snorkeling or diving. Shade huts and parking are on the beach, and the lighthouse makes a good view for a late afternoon.

Good to know

Ample parking and shade huts are available on the beach.
The water is very shallow and calm, with good visibility for snorkeling.
Bring your own snorkel gear if you plan to swim out to the reef.
Public palapas give shade on the sand.

A place to visit:

Beach, with reef

Arashi Beach

Aruba, Aruba

Arashi Beach is a calm, shallow stretch of white sand on Aruba's northwestern coast, near the California Lighthouse. A reef lies about 150 meters offshore, and it is known for snorkeling and diving.

snorkeling

beaches

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Spas and thermal baths

spa_thermal

Local culture and markets

local_culture

Kayaking and paddleboarding

kayak_paddle

Highlights and island tours

island_tour

Caves and cenotes

caves_cenotes

Catamaran and sailing trips

sailing_catamaran

hiking

shopping

land_wildlife

horseback_riding

off_road

scuba_diving

sport_fishing

Sightseeing and scenic rides

scenic_views

Beach clubs

beach_clubs

Old town and historic sights

historic_towns

Ancient sites

ancient_sites

Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

marine_wildlife

Museums

museums

Food tours

food_tours

How to get there

Arashi lies on the far north of the western coast, near the California Lighthouse.

Time needed

About 4 hours 30 minutes on a bus tour that includes Arashi.

What it costs

Public beach with palapas and parking; gear is brought from home, and tours include the swim and snorkel stop.

Suits

Swimmers, snorkelers and families

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

Tour

Aruba

Explore Aruba Tour

4 hours 30 minutes

Standard

4.5

(

135

)

$69

a person

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Antilla Shipwreck

Aruba

The Antilla is a scuttled German freighter lying off Malmok Beach on Aruba's west coast. Snorkelers and divers reach it by catamaran, and the wreck is one of the largest in the Caribbean.

Tours here from

$89

a person

ORAN:antilla-shipwreck

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Beach

Baby Beach

Aruba

Baby Beach is a shallow, sheltered lagoon at the southeast tip of Aruba, near San Nicolas. The calm water makes it one of the easiest places on the island to wade, float and snorkel.

Tours here from

a person

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12.4169891

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Beach, snorkel spot

Boca Catalina

Aruba

Boca Catalina is a small bay near Malmok on Aruba's northwest coast, with a little sandy beach, some rocky areas and a reef close to shore. People come to swim out and snorkel over it.

Tours here from

a person

ORAN:boca-catalina

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12.6049157

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Beach resort strip

Palm Beach

Aruba

Palm Beach is the busy main strip of sand in front of most of Aruba's high-rise hotels. It is the island's resort hub, with restaurants, bars and water sports close by.

Tours here from

$129

a person

ORAN:palm-beach

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