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

The Carolina beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Carolina beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carolina beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Carolina beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Carolina beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Carolina beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Carolina beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Carolina beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

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

The bar is located right on the Carolina beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Platanal Piñones is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Carolina beach from parking?

The Carolina 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 Carolina beach?

There are 4 attractions near Carolina beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Urb. La Marina located in 2.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Carolina 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Carolina beach

8.3

#14 out of 224 in Rio Piedras 3

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Rio Piedras • 8.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Septiembre playa

840m

Dog Park CONDADO DOG PARK, MUNICIPIO DE SAN JUAN

6.9km

Playground Parque de los Niños

7.7km

Park Gazebo G-2

50m

Park POTA - K-7555

140m

Park Plaza de la Juventud

310m

Park Antiguo acuario de Piñones (sea aquarium)

1km

Park Península de los Pescadores

1.1km

Hiking Area Dobby’s Beach

1.8km

Park Ruinas Torre de Observación

1.8km

Park Parque Laguna Gardens

1.8km

Park Parque Los Ángeles

1.9km

Restaurant Sirena Oceanfront Restaurant

9 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Denny's

8.4 - Very good 800m

Restaurant Metropol Restaurant - Isla Verde

8.6 - Excellent 840m

American Restaurant Platos

8.2 - Very good 910m

Mexican Restaurant Hijole Cocina Mexicana Isla Verde

8.8 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant El Platanal Piñones

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Mexican Restaurant Lupi's Mexican Grill And Sports Cantina

8 - Very good 1km

Bar Dónde Olga Bar & Restaurante

8.4 - Very good 1km

Restaurant The New Reef

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Bakery Panadería Las Canarias

9 - Excellent 760m

Supermarket Polarmatic Ice

1km

Supermarket Mini Market

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Pueblo

1.4km

Supermarket La Frontera

1.7km

Supermarket SuperMax

1.7km

Supermarket Pontezuela Farmacia y Supermercado

2.7km

Supermarket Plaza Bani #3

2.8km

Bakery Kasalta

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Urb. La Marina

9.4 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Tablado de Piñones

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Piñones

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Tocones

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Marullos

8 - Very good 4.4km

Museum Museo del Niño de Carolina

4.5km

Museum Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Casa y Biblioteca Dra. Concha Meléndez Ramírez

6 - Pleasant 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Piñones Moto Rental

10 - Exceptional 6.5km

Performing Arts Theater Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré

6.4km

Casino Casino del Mar

7km

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About

Carolina beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 14th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 12.8 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Rio Piedras settlement, just 8.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Rio Piedras • 8.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Septiembre playa

840m

Dog Park CONDADO DOG PARK, MUNICIPIO DE SAN JUAN

6.9km

Playground Parque de los Niños

7.7km

Park Gazebo G-2

50m

Park POTA - K-7555

140m

Park Plaza de la Juventud

310m

Park Antiguo acuario de Piñones (sea aquarium)

1km

Park Península de los Pescadores

1.1km

Hiking Area Dobby’s Beach

1.8km

Park Ruinas Torre de Observación

1.8km

Park Parque Laguna Gardens

1.8km

Park Parque Los Ángeles

1.9km

Restaurant Sirena Oceanfront Restaurant

9 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Denny's

8.4 - Very good 800m

Restaurant Metropol Restaurant - Isla Verde

8.6 - Excellent 840m

American Restaurant Platos

8.2 - Very good 910m

Mexican Restaurant Hijole Cocina Mexicana Isla Verde

8.8 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant El Platanal Piñones

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Mexican Restaurant Lupi's Mexican Grill And Sports Cantina

8 - Very good 1km

Bar Dónde Olga Bar & Restaurante

8.4 - Very good 1km

Restaurant The New Reef

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Bakery Panadería Las Canarias

9 - Excellent 760m

Supermarket Polarmatic Ice

1km

Supermarket Mini Market

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Pueblo

1.4km

Supermarket La Frontera

1.7km

Supermarket SuperMax

1.7km

Supermarket Pontezuela Farmacia y Supermercado

2.7km

Supermarket Plaza Bani #3

2.8km

Bakery Kasalta

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Urb. La Marina

9.4 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Tablado de Piñones

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Piñones

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Tocones

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Marullos

8 - Very good 4.4km

Museum Museo del Niño de Carolina

4.5km

Museum Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Casa y Biblioteca Dra. Concha Meléndez Ramírez

6 - Pleasant 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Piñones Moto Rental

10 - Exceptional 6.5km

Performing Arts Theater Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré

6.4km

Casino Casino del Mar

7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.9km 24 min walk

Connected beach

Isla Verde beach

8.3 Very good

2km 25 min walk

Aviones beach

7.6 Very good

2.3km

Isla Verde West

8.1 Very good

3.1km

La Posita de Pinones

7.7 Very good

5.5km

Ocean Park beach

7.7 Very good

7.5km

Se Pasa Bien beach

7.4 Good

7.9km

Atlantic beach

8.5 Excellent

8.6km

Condado beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Rio Piedras • 8.2km

Main locality of province

San Juan • 12.8km

Transport

Airport

SJU • 1.2km

Bus Station

Ave. Jose V. Caro frente Terminal American Airlines • 1.5km

Train Station

Sagrado Corazón • 6.9km

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Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

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8.3 Very good

Lena Jansen

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a mundane spot to spend an afternoon, lacking any excitement or intrigue. The girl in the parking lot may have been pleasant, but she couldn't save the dullness of the location.

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LILA ANDERSON.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Carolina Beach was an absolute paradise! The water was like a warm hug, the sand was cleaner than your conscience after a confession, and the crowds were as scarce as a needle in a haystack. To top it off, there was a quaint little beachside restaurant that served up empanadas, sodas, and booze - everything you need for a perfect day in the sun. The only downside was the steep price tag for renting an umbrella and chair, but hey, you can't put a price on comfort, right? And let's not forget about the parking fee, which was about as forgettable as your ex's birthday. Despite these minor inconveniences, I would definitely make a return trip to this slice of heaven.

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Kian Arliss

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach area is beautiful and well-maintained, although the bathrooms could benefit from more frequent attention. The Gazebo is exceptionally clean, but it's worth noting that American Express is not accepted as payment.

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Alexandria E

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is exceptionally tidy! I was pleasantly surprised to witness the diligent efforts of the staff in ensuring that beach visitors adhere to the regulations. The water is calm, with no towering waves in sight, and visitors are not permitted to engage in water activities such as surfing or inflatables. However, the little ones can still have a blast with the provided safety jackets. Additionally, the parking area is secure and spacious, providing ample space for visitors' vehicles.

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Maxwell TheRider

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The ocean was pleasantly warm and inviting, providing a delightful experience for the entire family. The beach was not overcrowded, allowing us to unwind and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.