- bar, beach chairs, restaurant, dive center.
- snorkeling, scuba diving, stand up paddling (SUP).
- 19:59 PM
- 07:57 AM
- 350 meters.
- Excellent, with calm waters.
- Surfside Beach Arubus Stop
About Surfside Beach
Welcome to Surfside Beach, Aruba! The crystalline Caribbean waters will sweep your worries away! Aruba has long been considered the land of perpetual summer. Thousands of tourists and vacation-goers arrive at the island to enjoy the sunlit lands. And Surfside Beach happens to be their favorite spot. This sunny strip of the Caribbean is covered in acres of soft toasted sand that promises to offer you your dream vacation. Surfside Beach is the perfect recipe for a lazy summer. You can lie around getting a natural tan all day under the hot summer sun. Or fill the hours of boredom occupied with an exciting novel as you lounge on the beach. The ultimate prize here is witnessing sunrises and breathtaking sunsets. So sit back and watch the magical scenes of a pristine summer day unfold before you.
Are you a water baby? Then you’ll love diving into the water-centric activities available on the beach. Surfside Beach opens its doors to many adventure sports like scuba diving, canoeing, paddling, snorkeling, and surfing. As a bonus, the Surfside Marina and Water Park are on the same shore. So you and the kids never run out of options on this side of Aruba. The cool hues of the Caribbean Sea beckon you to come over for a swim. At the same time, the backdrop of a rapidly growing urbane downtown ensures that you’ve got the best of both worlds right under your feet. Plus, the beach is just a stone’s throw away from the luscious green grounds of Aruba’s popular linear park. This stretch of land provides a platform to breathe fresh air and enjoy the views. Surfside Beach is only a few miles away from the airport. So come here as soon as you drop that baggage at the hotel and enjoy the spectacular summer this side of Aruba offers!
Surfside Beach Map
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Beach Bars at Surfside Beach
Where to Stay near Surfside Beach - Our Top Picks
Talk of the Town Hotel & Beach Club
Talk of the Town Hotel & Beach Club is a popular hotel steps away from Surfside Beach. The hotel features 63 guest rooms and suites, all well-appointed and designed to provide guests with a comfortable and relaxing stay. Each room features modern amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. One of the hotel’s highlights is its beach club, which is just a short walk from the main property. The beach club features a large swimming pool, a poolside bar, and direct access to the white sand beach at Surfside. This is a great place to relax and soak up the sun, swim in the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, or enjoy a refreshing cocktail or cold beer. The hotel also has a restaurant on-site that serves various international and Caribbean dishes. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating and is a popular spot among the locals! Other amenities at Talk of the Town Hotel & Beach Club include a fitness center, a casino, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is conveniently located near Oranjestad and is just a short drive from the airport.
How to Get to Surfside Beach
By Car
Surfside Beach is easy to go to by bus, taxi, or even walk. If you plan to go by car, it only takes you a very short trip from the center of Oranjestad. When driving on L.G. Smith Blvd to the south, follow directions to Aruba Surfside Marina. It’s only a drive of about 1.5 kilometers. There is a small parking lot near the beach where you can park your car.
On foot
If you’re staying in Oranjestad, you can easily walk to Surfside Beach, as it’s only about a 15-20 minute walk from the city center. Head south along L.G. Smith Boulevard until you reach the beach.
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