Overwhelmingly the favorite fun in the sun, swimming can be enjoyed in the Atlantic or the Caribbean. You will find all kinds of sandy beaches, organized or deserted. By law, everyone may be used by the public. There's a nominal charge for parking and facilities. Mondays are typical closing days.
Good snorkeling is possible and rental equipment is available for water sports at both.
They are very overcrowded , especially on Saturdays and Sundays, mainly with the younger crowd. Ocean Park and Park Barbosa are more to the east of the Metro Area and are not so crowded. About a mile and a half from Boca de Cangrejos is a popular surfing beach called Aviones that has the best and most consistent waves in the San Juan area. Luquillo, with its attractive seaside coconut grove and long row of colorful native snack shacks , is the best known. About 30 miles east of San Juan, it's reasonably accessible from most hotels and included in group tours.