11 Best Beaches in San Juan (By a Local)

Updated June 4, 2024
Vanessa Ramos
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View of palm trees on a beach and a clear blue sky

If you’re planning to stay in Puerto Rico's capital city of San Juan, then you’re probably wondering about the best beaches, too.
I live close to San Juan and I’ve personally been to all of these beaches. No matter what you're looking for, I can promise you they will be the best part of your vacation! Lucky for you, you can find some of the best beaches in Puerto Rico without the need to travel far from San Juan. 
Here are 11 beautiful San Juan beaches to spend your day beach bumming.

11 Best Beaches In/Near San Juan
Escambron Beach
Escambron Beach in San Juan is perfect for swimming and snorkeling, and it even has facilities.
Aerial view of Escambron Beach
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Vanessa Ramos is a lifestyle writer from Puerto Rico with a goal of traveling the world. She started traveling back in 2018 and so far, she’s done international work exchange, backpacking, and solo traveling in three continents. When she's not writing, she’s hunting airplane tickets for her next trip.