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Photo of West beach with turquoise water surface

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Photo of West beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.1

Very good

West beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of West beach?

The bar is located right on the West beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

#30 out of 224 in Dorado

8.1

Very good

Hotel guests only Hotel beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Dorado • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant COA

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Positivo Sand Bar

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Bar Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Dorado Beach Resort & Club

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Cafe Bless Coffee

1.7km

Restaurant Mahi Mahi Bar and Grill

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Carrito dé alcapurrias

2km

Cafe 787 Dream Coffee

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Seafood Restaurant Villa Dorada D'Alberto

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Park Bosque de Pterocarpus de Dorado

2km

Park Parque de Dorado del Mar

3.1km

Park Área Recreativa La Marina

4km

Hiking Area Bike Trail

4.2km

Park Bahía del Ojo del Buey

4.4km

Park Plaza Pública de Dorado

4.4km

Hiking Area El Ojo del Buey Trail

4.5km

Park Parque Tomás Palmares

4.7km

Park Parque del Avión de Dorado

4.7km

Playground Parque Infantil Dorado del Mar

3.1km

Supermarket SuperMax

2.8km

Supermarket SuperMax

3.5km

Supermarket Mi gente 2 Go

3.8km

Supermarket DORADO BABY FOOD CENTER

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Public Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Dorado Reef Public Beach

860m

Tourist Attraction Playa Cerromar

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Sardinera

2km

Tourist Attraction Sardinera Beach East

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Tocones Surf Beach

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa vega alta

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Parque nacional Cerro Gordo

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Las Rejas

9.8 - Exceptional 3.7km

Amusement Park The Watermill

1km

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About

West beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 30th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 19.8 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Dorado settlement, just 4.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

West beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Balneario Cerro Gordo, which has a rating of 8.

West beach is located in Puerto Rico within Dorado, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Dorado • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant COA

9.2 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Positivo Sand Bar

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Bar Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Dorado Beach Resort & Club

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Cafe Bless Coffee

1.7km

Restaurant Mahi Mahi Bar and Grill

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Carrito dé alcapurrias

2km

Cafe 787 Dream Coffee

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Seafood Restaurant Villa Dorada D'Alberto

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Park Bosque de Pterocarpus de Dorado

2km

Park Parque de Dorado del Mar

3.1km

Park Área Recreativa La Marina

4km

Hiking Area Bike Trail

4.2km

Park Bahía del Ojo del Buey

4.4km

Park Plaza Pública de Dorado

4.4km

Hiking Area El Ojo del Buey Trail

4.5km

Park Parque Tomás Palmares

4.7km

Park Parque del Avión de Dorado

4.7km

Playground Parque Infantil Dorado del Mar

3.1km

Supermarket SuperMax

2.8km

Supermarket SuperMax

3.5km

Supermarket Mi gente 2 Go

3.8km

Supermarket DORADO BABY FOOD CENTER

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Public Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Dorado Reef Public Beach

860m

Tourist Attraction Playa Cerromar

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Sardinera

2km

Tourist Attraction Sardinera Beach East

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Tocones Surf Beach

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa vega alta

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Parque nacional Cerro Gordo

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Las Rejas

9.8 - Exceptional 3.7km

Amusement Park The Watermill

1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

810m 10 min walk

Playa De Sardinera Playa De Sardinera

6.7 Good

1.3km 18 min walk

Brenas beach Brenas beach

7.1 Good

1.6km 21 min walk

Playa De Los Tocones Playa De Los Tocones

7.7 Very good

2.3km

Playa Tocones Playa Tocones

6.8 Good

2.5km

Balneario de Dorado Balneario de Dorado

7.5 Very good

2.8km

Playa Dorado del Mar Playa Dorado del Mar

6.6 Good

3.2km

Playa Dorado del Mar West Playa Dorado del Mar West

7.4 Good

3.7km

La Caldera beach La Caldera beach

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Dorado • 4.2km

Main locality of province

San Juan • 19.8km

Transport

Airport

DDP • 3.6km

Bus Station

Campanilla • 8.4km

Train Station

Bayamón • 17.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the West beach?

The coastline of West beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at West beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, West beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the West beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

West beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the West beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the West beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of West beach?

West beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of West beach?

The bar is located right on the West beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the West beach from parking?

The West beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby West beach?

There are 4 attractions near West beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Public Beach located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit West beach?

The month with the highest temperature in West beach is September. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

West beach (Puerto Rico) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call West beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.