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What it's like

Surfside Beach sits on Aruba's southwest coast, close to downtown Oranjestad. It is one of the island's easiest beaches to reach on foot, running along the shore beside the hotel strip.

A visit is simple. Bars and restaurants sit on the sand, chairs can be rented, and the water stays shallow and calm for swimming. Eagle Beach, Manchebo Beach and Renaissance Island are also nearby if you want to walk farther along the coast.

Good to know

The water is shallow and calm, which suits families with young children.
Beach bars and restaurants are on the sand, so lunch and drinks are close at hand.
Watch for the tram tracks in downtown Oranjestad; accidents happen when people expect the tram to stop for them.

A place to visit:

Beach

Surfside Beach

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Surfside Beach is a sandy stretch on Aruba's southwest coast, near downtown Oranjestad. It is the beach to reach for an easy swim in shallow, calm water.

snorkeling

beaches

volcanoes_geology

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

Lloyd G.

Time needed

What it costs

Free to walk onto the beach.

Suits

Families and easy swimmers

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Tours that go here

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

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Eagle Beach

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Eagle Beach is a long, wide stretch of soft white sand on Aruba's west coast, with wind-bent fofoti trees, palapas and calm water for swimming. It is one of the island's best-known beaches.

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Arashi Beach

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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.

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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.

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Boca Catalina

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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.

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