16 BEST Beaches in Aruba You Can't Afford To Miss 🔥

Welcome to beautiful Aruba! Pack your pins and let's go! You probably already guessed by now, but Aruba, it's full of beaches. You got your wide beaches, skinny beaches, double beaches, luxury beaches, secluded beaches, and beaches so small, just blink and you'll miss them. We saw them all and we're going to show you the best. There goes my photo shoot. So whatever your favorite shade of blue is, you're about to see it starting now. We're going to start off at the top and work our way down through the most popular beaches until we get to the bottom. Then we're going to head up north, make it a big circuit. Let's start off with Arashi Beach. This is a one cool spot to check out and actually one of our favorite beaches in Aruba. There is a bar right on the beach, the Arashi Beach Shack, that's always packed with tourists getting off the happy hour party bus. What's wrong? Hot. It's hot, hot, hot. This one, maybe. You can kick back under colorful umbrellas or swing on the colorful chair swings at the bar. There's also a twisted divi tree nearby that makes for a perfect spot for snapping some instant worthy pics. All right, lobster girl. If you're into snorkeling, this Arashi Beach is a perfect spot for checking out some cool fish and underwater life. Lobster butt, lobster butt, na-na-na-na-na, lobster butt. If you want to have lobster butt, don't apply SPF on snorkeling day, na-na-na-na-na. If you're looking for a cool snorkeling adventure, Boca Catalina is one of the must visit beaches on the island. Unlike some of the other beaches in the area, this one isn't actually one for relaxing, but it's more for exploring the underwater life and enjoying some of the fun water activities. Many boat tours will actually bring you to Boca Catalina exactly for that reason. And just steps away from Boca Catalina, there is Malamac Beach. It's a really cool rocky area with only a few small beach openings, but it has a super cool hidden spot called Tres Trapi. Welcome to Tres Trapi. You would like to see the turtles. They're not going to be here. You want to go there. See that dark area? That's where the turtles hang out. It's an absolutely amazing spot for snorkeling and we even seen some people come back from diving there. So many turtles at Tres Trapi, which made it our top one snorkeling spot on the island. Next stop is Jadikurari Beach. It is a great spot for all kinds of water sports and if you're looking for a unique way to explore the waters, you can even rent a clear kayak, which we did with Island Cabana. Hello, turtles! I'm down for some turtles. Let's see turtles. What ninja turtle are you? Green. They don't come in green. We had so much fun paddling around. Well, Marcel was paddling around and exploring the waters below us and the Island Cabana staff was super friendly and helpful, so we definitely recommend using them for your rental. Also, we didn't see as many tourists at this beach, so it makes for a perfect spot to escape all of the crowded beaches around. You tired of all the peace and quiet? Well, if you're looking for a lively and activity-packed beach, Palm Beach is the place to be. This beach is, hands down, one of the most touristy beaches on the entire island. It's located right by all of the resorts, so it definitely has a much different vibe than some of the more authentic Aruban spots. Souvenirs! That doesn't mean it's not a fun beach to visit. There are plenty of tourist activities to pick from, like dance classes and beach exercises, a bunch of water sports. You can even find a ton of bars, snacks and some pretty pricey shops to explore. But despite all the tourists, the beach itself is really beautiful, with palm trees everywhere growing almost all the way up to the shoreline. I mean, after all, it's called Palm Beach for a reason. There better be some palm trees. Another one on our list is Eagle Beach. This one is famous for crystal clear waters, a bunch of amazing straw umbrellas, and this tree! And while it's still a popular spot for tourists, it's definitely much more relaxed and peaceful than some of the other crowded beaches around. Eagle Beach is a really beautiful and quiet place to spend a day soaking up the sun and enjoying the stunning scenery. To be honest, I don't know anymore. Is this the famous tree or is this the famous tree? How do you make a tree famous and then... I don't know which one that is. At least name it. I don't know. But there is one thing to keep in mind. Bring mosquito spray because those pesky bugs will eat you alive the first chance they get and then you'll have to fight for your life just like this. So the funny part is that we have a bug spray. Come at me, bro. We just never used it. Oh, it's on my shirt. Yeah, got you. What? Now for the pinnacle of pristine beach vibes, Manchebo Beach. This chill spot is located right next to Manchebo Resort. But don't worry, you could still go there. The beach feels private because of the resort, so not many people know about it and will show up there. That's pretty cool for you because it feels like you have the whole place to yourself. There are beautiful palm trees growing all over the beach, making it a really peaceful place to relax and free your mind. Also, the water just hits different here for some reason and it was really relaxing just to chill out there and take it all in. So we found this beach by a total accident just driving around Aruba, but oh my god, the Drui Beach is super cool. It feels like a resort but for fun people with cool art, a DJ, and there's an awesome beach bar where you can get the famous Aruba Reebok. Get it. And the stuff is super friendly too, which is an additional bonus. Are you ready? There are a bunch of pelicans hanging out on their sticks, which is really cool because you can even go and take a picture with them. Just be careful, even though they're not really afraid of people, they'll definitely be watching you closely. So now the most famous, the most expensive, and the most difficult to get to, the Flamingo Beach. This is a private beach that feels like you're stepping into a literal dream. It's only accessible if you book a hotel room, a spa tree room, or purchase a day pass and you can only get there with their private boat. I can't find flamingos. Am I in the wrong place or what? Once you're there, you have the whole day to hang out with pink flamingos and iguanas. How cool is that? Can you all just get together for a picture? Can you come over here? You go over here. You come on over here. We're gonna take... You guys don't listen. That's the thing with you guys. There is so much more. There is one restaurant, two bars, private cabanas, and even a nature trail. Don't go on the nature trail. Just don't do it. And just a heads up, there is a bunch of hungry birds that are ready to steal your food. So be ready and order enough so they can have some too. This next beach is really unique and it's surrounded by so many trees. So this is Mangal Halto Beach and as you can see, it's a little different than other beaches. You might be used to normal looking beaches. However, this beach has trees growing in the water. There are plenty of mangroves, which are those trees that grow in the water. And there are also so many shells on this beach. But you have to watch out because a lot of those shells actually have crabs inside of them. And there is a little bridge that leads you to... It leads to right here. Nowhere. Kind of weird, but also kind of cool, I guess. There is a nice pier where you can just chill and unwind. And fun fact, Mangal Halto Beach is actually one of the top snorkeling spots on the island. Boat tours often take you there to spot sea turtles and all sorts of underwater life. Another beach on our list is Rogers Beach. It's a really small and not very popular beach with a fishing pier and it's located just a couple steps away from the famous Baby Beach. Now fun fact, this beach was named after the British Captain Roger who opened up Aruba's first oil refinery in San Nicolas. It brought a lot of prosperity to the island and now you can see the refinery from Rogers Beach. There you go, you got some history. Now this beach in Aruba is a unique half-moon sandy stretch that's absolutely perfect for families with kids. Welcome to Baby Beach. It actually got its name from the shallow waters that make it a safe spot for babies and toddlers to splash around. And while it's not necessarily our favorite beach because of the family-friendly vibe, it's a really great place to go if you're with your little ones. There is also a bar-restaurant called Big Mama Grill right on the beach where you can grab some food and drinks. It's time to switch things up and check out some of the awesome beaches on the northeast side of the island in the Arikak National Park. You can take a tour to most of these places but we recommend a jeep for maximum off-roading. These beaches have a totally different vibe than anything we've seen thus far. First on our list is Boca Prince. This beach is a bit off the beaten path and make sure to wear some decent shoes because it requires you to walk on some pretty sharp rocks to reach it. But once you get there, you'll be rewarded with some absolutely stunning views of the rocky cliffs and rushing waves. Now this amazing natural wonder Conchi Natural Pool is a must-visit spot for anyone visiting Aruba. This unique beach has a natural hall filled with water where you can swim and relax. However, getting there is a little bit tricky because you can only access this spot if you rent a jeep or take a guided tour. And now a pro tip, if you would like to avoid all of the crowds, you'll have to come in first thing in the morning or right after 4 p.m. It is a really popular spot so it can get super crowded during the day. This beach gets all the cool points. The definition of a hidden gem is one of the most secluded beaches in all of Aruba. Trust me, it's max difficulty to get to with the crazy terrain and no pathways. You could only access it with off-roading, walking or horseback riding. It has this huge, really unique rock that just shoots right out of the water and looks like Aruba's coastline from above. It has coves carved out of the island's limestone. Oh, and there's a rope. We tried to climb it, but we failed. We saw some locals who managed to climb up the rock. So if you're a skilled climber, you may have better luck than us. And if you get up there, please send us your pictures because we really want to see those. Another stunning and secluded spot is Andikuri Beach. And even though it might look tempting to swim there, as you can see, there is a sign that warns you against it. So be careful. Well, there you go. You've seen them all. Hey, we really want you to have an amazing vacation. And that means less time stressing over all the details, more time enjoying the moment. So if you want a free three-day Aruba itinerary, it's in the description below. And now it's time for the Aruba Beach winners. The National Park is its own world. And out of those, Boca Keto is easily the winner for how unique it is, the adventurous aspect and the beauty. Out of all the beaches on the island, this one is truly like no other. And for our main beaches, here are our top three. Manchebo Beach is so luxurious and we love it there. It has the clearest water, the biggest beach, and it is so relaxing. Dhruv Beach is up there for the vibe, the bar, the music and the people. And last but not least, Flamingo Beach. It's unique, luxurious, so tranquil. Oh, and there's flamingos there. But Aruba is not just beaches. There's a whole island there too. So watch this video next to find out all the other cool things Aruba has to offer. We'll see you there.