Ocean Park beach
Earlier, tourists were rare guests in Ocean Park - mostly San Juan inhabitants were coming here. Although, the beach has recently become popular among guests as well. It is a wide sand site one mile long, surrounded with several shadow areas with palm trees, residential condominiums, private residences, guest houses, restaurants and several boutique hotels.
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Beach description
This is a rather quiet beach with spontaneous comfortable atmosphere but there may be many people here on holidays and weekends. Its coastal waters are characterized by the wide color paletter, starting from deep blue and ending with aquamarine.. sand is of light golden color, soft and light. Sand softness and lightness even allow you jogging bare feet.
The beach is situated on the Atlantic coast, so waves are rather strong and rough here. Although, they are still less than on neighboring Condado. This is not the best place for kids' swimming but, instead, it is an excellent "field" for water games. You can see black stones in clear water - it's better not to swim here because you can wound your leg. Rubber shoes are a bad option as well because waves can easily drag it into the ocean.
It will be easy to get to the beach: trolleybuses go between it and San Juan. If you are lucky to find a dwelling option close to the sea, you can get to this place on foot. Moreover, you can use car rent and taxi services.
When is the best time to go?
Puerto Rico is warm year-round, but from May to November, hurricanes often fly along the coast. One of them only a short time ago literally swept off the pier, which appeared before the camera the famous Despacito, and made it a history. Also during this period is characterized by the increased humidity and a lot of rainfall. The most favorable period is the time from December to April. Puerto Rico is recommended for a tourist holiday in these months.
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Infrastructure
Ocean Park Beach is well-equipped. On its territory, there are sling chairs and umbrellas, placed by local hotels. If you come earlier, you can have time to occupy a shadowy place under palm trees or almond trees.
Windsurfing and kiting are the most popular winter sports at Ocean Park. On its territory, several tents offer ammunition and equippment rent.
The beach has no public water closets but you can use the ladies' room in beach cozy restaurants. Even if you forgot your snacks, it will not be a problem at Ocean Park: local cafes will offer dishes of European, American, and national cuisine, so you won't leave them hungry. You will have to forget about fashionable hotels here - choose an accommodation option from boutique hotels or private rented rooms. If you dream about chic and luxury, you should visit the high class Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino situated two miles away from the beach.
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- This beach is popular among dog fanciers. Beside the possibility to stay here with your four-legged friends, many inhabitants of San Juan love walking their pets here.
- The beach is very windy. Your tower and belongings may get covered with sand while you are swimming. That's why many people rent sling chairs or chairs for comfortable relaxation on the beach.
- Due to permanent winds, this is a perfect place for kites, so bring it along - kids will be delighted.