Aruba's beaches
All of Aruba's beaches are public and free to visit. The west and south coasts are calm and swimmable; the north and east are wild, windy and best admired from the shore.
All beaches are publicCalm water: west & southNo swimming on the north coast
Calm water
South coast Families
Baby Beach
Sheltered, waist-deep lagoon at Aruba's south-east tip: the island's best beach for small children, with free huts and snorkelling near the inlet.
Swim with care
South coast Snorkelling
Mangel Halto
Mangrove-fringed lagoon in Savaneta, a marine reserve since 2019: calm shallows for beginners, a reef wall beyond, public huts and kayak channels.
Calm water
South coast Quiet & secluded
Rodgers Beach
Quiet, calm bay beside Baby Beach with fishing boats at anchor and a view of the old Lago refinery; a local alternative to the crowds.
Beach basics
Good to know before you go
- Shade is scarce: bring a hat, reef-safe sunscreen and water.
- Most beaches have free parking; some have no facilities at all.
- Strong currents on the north and east coasts — admire, don't swim.
- Sea turtles nest on some beaches; keep clear of marked nests.
- Loungers and palapas in front of resorts may be reserved for guests.