2026 Guide to Aruba's Best Beaches
Discover the best beaches in Aruba in 2026, from calm waters and soft sand to scenic spots for swimming, relaxing, snorkeling and more.
Beaches · Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Aruba’s lively hotel beach, with bars, water sports and boat tours leaving right from the sand.
Good forSwimming, water sportsFamilies, couples, friends
Best timeAll dayLively from late morning
FacilitiesShowers, toilets, barsShops and restaurants on the strip
ParkingClose byBehind the hotels
About Palm Beach
Palm Beach is a vibrant and energetic coastal paradise that attracts sun-seekers and water enthusiasts from all over. With its soft, powdery sands and clear turquoise waters, this beach offers a picture-perfect setting for relaxation and fun under the Caribbean sun.
Palm Beach is lined with high-rise hotels, resorts, and a lively strip of bars, restaurants, and shops. The bustling atmosphere creates a vibrant ambiance, with plenty of activities and entertainment options to enjoy. Visitors can indulge in water sports like jet skiing, paddleboarding, and parasailing, or simply bask in the sun on a beach lounger and take in the stunning views.
See it from the water
Boat tours from Palm Beach
These boat tours leave from the piers on Palm Beach, so you can walk from your hotel to the boat.
Snorkel cruise
Aruba Snorkel & Sail Tour Including Open Bar
Flagship Aruba
★5(69 reviews)
from $89 per person✓ Free cancellation
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Snorkel cruise
Catamaran Dolphin Snorkeling Adventure Cruise
Delphi Watersports
★4.7(4803 reviews)
from $65 per person✓ Free cancellation
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Sunset cruise
Catamaran Dolphin Sunset Adventure Cruise
Delphi Watersports
★4.8(1814 reviews)
from $50 per person✓ Free cancellation
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Dinner cruise
Exclusive Dinner Cruise
Pelican Adventures
★4.7(5383 reviews)
from $180 per person✓ Free cancellation
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Snorkel cruise
Sailing & Snorkeling Cruise
Pelican Adventures
★4.7(5383 reviews)
from $70 per person✓ Free cancellation
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Sunset cruise
Sunset Cruise
Pelican Adventures
★4.7(5383 reviews)
from $79 per person✓ Free cancellation
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Before you go
Good to know
Water sports huts all along the beach
Showers and toilets on the beach
Beach bars and restaurants on the sand
Shops along the hotel strip
Stroller-friendly walkway
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Plan your visit
How to get to Palm Beach
Getting there
On foot: if you stay at one of the Palm Beach hotels, the beach is right behind your hotel.
By car: Palm Beach is on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, north of Eagle Beach. Park close by and walk through to the sand.
By bus or taxi: buses and taxis stop along the hotel strip.
LocationPalm Beach, Palm Beach
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach
Is Palm Beach good for kids?
Yes. There is a stroller-friendly walkway, and some water sports huts have floats for little ones, while older kids can try tubing.
Are there toilets and showers at Palm Beach?
Yes. Palm Beach has showers and toilets, plus beach bars and restaurants on the sand.
Is there parking at Palm Beach?
Yes, there is parking close by, behind the hotels along J.E. Irausquin Boulevard.
Which boat tours leave from Palm Beach?
Snorkel, sunset, brunch and dinner cruises plus private charters leave from the piers on Palm Beach. See them all in the boat tours block on this page.
Nearby
More to see around Palm Beach
5 min drive north
Hadicurari Beach
Aruba’s windsurf and kitesurf spot at the north end of Palm Beach, next to the old fishermen’s huts.
5 min drive south
Eagle Beach
A wide, white beach with the famous fofoti trees, palapas and plenty of space, often named one of the best beaches in the world.
5 min drive north
Malmok Beach
A quiet, rocky shoreline north of Palm Beach, known for snorkeling and boats anchored offshore.
5 min drive south
Druif Beach (Divi Beach)
A wide, peaceful stretch of white sand between Oranjestad and Eagle Beach, with calm water and beach bars close by.
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