Guidebook
Check out kitesurfing tricks from the locals
Take a kite or windsurf lesson. Or just relax in one of the chairs and watch the pros do it!
30 locals recommend
Fisherman Huts (kite and windsufing)
Take a kite or windsurf lesson. Or just relax in one of the chairs and watch the pros do it!
Awesome location for snorkelling
A tiny sandy beach, surrounded by the rocky cliff edge that characterizes Aruba. Great option for snorkelling.
90 locals recommend
Malmok Beach
A tiny sandy beach, surrounded by the rocky cliff edge that characterizes Aruba. Great option for snorkelling.
My favourite beach
This beach is a real gem, straight from a postcard! Beautiful long sandy beach. The ocean floor is also sandy here, no need to worry about sharp rocks. Perfect for a beach day, some early morning yoga, meditation or just a swim. Generally it is quiet as it is not in front of the high-rise hotels. There are options for beach chair rental. Sunsets are magnificent here, don't forget your camera!
219 locals recommend
Eagle Beach
This beach is a real gem, straight from a postcard! Beautiful long sandy beach. The ocean floor is also sandy here, no need to worry about sharp rocks. Perfect for a beach day, some early morning yoga, meditation or just a swim. Generally it is quiet as it is not in front of the high-rise hotels. There are options for beach chair rental. Sunsets are magnificent here, don't forget your camera!
Sightseeing
Beautiful location to watch the sunset. Normally the lighthouse it open for visitors and you can in for about $8. Also worth visiting in the day, as behind the lighthouse are some nice hiking trails in the sand dunes (bring plenty of water).
249 locals recommend
California Lighthouse
2 HudishibanaBeautiful location to watch the sunset. Normally the lighthouse it open for visitors and you can in for about $8. Also worth visiting in the day, as behind the lighthouse are some nice hiking trails in the sand dunes (bring plenty of water).
Explore the rough side of the island! This beautiful National Park comprises almost 20% of the island. Enjoy gorgeous views of Aruba’s rugged terrain, desert-like hills filled with tall cacti, a breathtaking coastline and protected local flora and fauna.
The National Park takes you on a memorable journey of the islands past offering unique geological, cultural and historical sites.
We recommend booking a tour of the park. You cannot visit the park by foot. Cars only, and the car has to be a 4x4.
211 locals recommend
Arikok National Park
70 San FuegoExplore the rough side of the island! This beautiful National Park comprises almost 20% of the island. Enjoy gorgeous views of Aruba’s rugged terrain, desert-like hills filled with tall cacti, a breathtaking coastline and protected local flora and fauna.
The National Park takes you on a memorable journey of the islands past offering unique geological, cultural and historical sites.
We recommend booking a tour of the park. You cannot visit the park by foot. Cars only, and the car has to be a 4x4.
This is a very interesting place, we love the colour combination of the grey rocks with the green cacti. Especially at 'the Golden hour'. You can hike around and through the Rock Formation and along the way are historic sites with written text. Note: Be careful, there are bee nests between some rocks. Bring plenty of water as there is no restaurant nearby. There is parking.
61 locals recommend
Ayo Rock Formation
6This is a very interesting place, we love the colour combination of the grey rocks with the green cacti. Especially at 'the Golden hour'. You can hike around and through the Rock Formation and along the way are historic sites with written text. Note: Be careful, there are bee nests between some rocks. Bring plenty of water as there is no restaurant nearby. There is parking.
White Sandy Beach
Another beautiful white sandy beach. Great swimming, tanning and there is a little snackbar if you're craving fries and a burger.
284 locals recommend
Arashi Beach
Another beautiful white sandy beach. Great swimming, tanning and there is a little snackbar if you're craving fries and a burger.
Food scene
This is a fun, casual, beach bar! This is where life starts when the sun goes down. Often there is live music or a great local DJ. The setting is lovely: a huge straw building right on the beach covered in atmospheric lights. Note: this is not fine-dining. It is a burger-and-fries kinda bar.
251 locals recommend
MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
230 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardThis is a fun, casual, beach bar! This is where life starts when the sun goes down. Often there is live music or a great local DJ. The setting is lovely: a huge straw building right on the beach covered in atmospheric lights. Note: this is not fine-dining. It is a burger-and-fries kinda bar.
Great place if you are craving some healthy food! Fresh smoothies, bowls, wraps.. with many vegan and vegetarian options. And if this is TOO healthy for you... they also have amazing carrot and chocolate cakes. You can sit indoor or outdoor, or bring your food as take-out to the beach.
15 locals recommend
Garden Fresh Café
87 J.E. Irausquin BlvdGreat place if you are craving some healthy food! Fresh smoothies, bowls, wraps.. with many vegan and vegetarian options. And if this is TOO healthy for you... they also have amazing carrot and chocolate cakes. You can sit indoor or outdoor, or bring your food as take-out to the beach.
Casual restaurant with a great menu :) It is on the strip in Noord, so you can stroll the shops after dinner.
Dushi Bagels & Burgers
#87 J.E. Irausquin BlvdCasual restaurant with a great menu :) It is on the strip in Noord, so you can stroll the shops after dinner.
Best casino experience
In our opinion, this is the best casino on the island. Modern machines, super friendly staff, FREE drinks when you are playing, many tables and amazing beach view when you step out onto the balcony of the Ritz.
33 locals recommend
Casino at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
107 L.G. Smith BlvdIn our opinion, this is the best casino on the island. Modern machines, super friendly staff, FREE drinks when you are playing, many tables and amazing beach view when you step out onto the balcony of the Ritz.