Playita del Condado Beach
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Playita del Condado Beach is an oasis small sandy beach in the heart of Condado. This family-friendly beach is hidden just off the east corner of Ashford Ave and the Puente Dos Hermanos bridge.
The water is usually calm due to its coral rock formation which break the waves. The water is shallow, warm and clear. The beach has fine golden sand and there are trees lining the back of the beach, providing plenty of shade in the morning and early afternoon.
In the afternoon hours, the sun’s rays make this calm waters completely transparent. If you have a snorkel mask, you will be able to see the small seashells that make up the ocean floor, as well as curious fish swimming near your ankles.
Playita del Condado Beach is administered by National Parks. It is unique in the capital city of San Juan. This is an excellent option for families with children who want to enjoy a beautiful beach suitable for relaxing, swimming, playing in the water and practicing paddle-boarding among other water sports and with the energy of the nearby city of San Juan.
There are a few food vendors on the beach and along the Ashford road there are many restaurants to enjoy a good meal. The beach has showers and lifeguards.
How to get there:
Playita del Condado Beach is located on Ashford Avenue, between Condado Plaza Hilton and the Ashford Avenue Bridge. It’s an easy cab ride from Old San Juan or Isla Verde. If you’re on a harbor cruise for the day, take a taxi and ask them to drop you off at the Condado Plaza hotel.
If you drive, you can park in the Condado Plaza Hilton parking lot. The entrance to the parking lot is located near the pedestrian bridge that crosses Ashford Avenue next to the hotel.
Attractions and Services:
- Beach
- Showers
- Bathrooms
- Lifeguard
- Green areas
- Outdoor gym
- Security
- Bike ride
- Diving area
- Snorkling
- jet ski
- Watersports
- Walk / jog
- Paddle surfing
- Food and beverage kiosks
Address and Map:
Dirección física:
Playita del Condado Beach (La Playita)
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
High Season (May to August)
Low Season (September to April)
Rates:
- Entrance to the beach is free
- The beach is easily accessible and there is parking nearby.
Rental and Sale Services:
- Rental of umbrellas and beach chairs
- Sale and Rental of Water Sports Equipment
Nearby Places:
- Castle San Felipe del Morro
- City Wall – “La Muralla”
- Plaza de Armas
- Luis Muñoz Rivera Park
- The Ciclovía of Old San Juan
- Central Park of San Juan
- Park of the pigeons
- Laguna del Condado National Park
- Old San Juan
- San Juan Bautista Square
- Bahía Urbana
- Wildlife Museum
- Old San Juan Children's Museum
- Condado Lagoon Linear Walk