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- The Old Pier: The weathered wooden pier was originally used to retrieve crashed aircraft crews, hence the beach’s name. Today it is the beach’s signature spot. Walk to the end for views of the bay, or watch locals jump from the pilings into water deep enough to dive safely.
- Snorkeling Along the Pier: The water near the pilings is clear and calm, with fish gathering around the structure and patches of reef nearby. Go in the morning, when visibility is best and the swimmers are fewer. Bring your own mask, since rentals on the sand can be limited.
- Fishing Boats on the Sand: Brightly painted wooden boats are pulled up along the shoreline, and fishers still work from them. They make good photos in the early light, and you can often watch the day’s catch come in.
- Beachfront Food Kiosks: A line of small
- The Old Pier: The weathered wooden pier was originally used to retrieve crashed aircraft crews, hence the beach’s name. Today it is the beach’s signature spot. Walk to the end for views of the bay, or watch locals jump from the pilings into water deep enough to dive safely.
- Snorkeling Along the Pier: The water near the pilings is clear and calm, with fish gathering around the structure and patches of reef nearby. Go in the morning, when visibility is best and the swimmers are fewer. Bring your own mask, since rentals on the sand can be limited.
- Fishing Boats on the Sand: Brightly painted wooden boats are pulled up along the shoreline, and fishers still work from them. They make good photos in the early light, and you can often watch the day’s catch come in.
- Beachfront Food Kiosks: A line of small stands serves fried snacks, seafood, cold beer and fresh coconut. Order something hot and eat it on the sand. It is cheap and casual, and it is where most of the beach’s social life happens.
- Sunday Beach Party: On Sundays the whole bay fills with music, grills and families. If you want to see how Puerto Ricans use their coast, this is the day. If you want empty sand, come on a weekday.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.