Visit Eagle Beach, voted #2 Best of the Best Beach in the Caribbean in 2024 TripAdvisorTravelers’ Choice Awards.

Boasting the widest beach in Aruba and famous for its pristine and soft white sands, Eagle Beach offers beautiful Caribbean ocean views, ample parking, shaded areas, some beach huts, and a variety of water sports.

Eagle Beach is home to two of the most photographed and renowned fofoti trees in Aruba, with its trademark silhouette pointing in the direction of the Caribbean. These trees have been starring in various Aruba advertising campaigns as unique and highly recognizable features.

Several of the Aruba low rise hotels are nearby or just across the road. Some provide cabanas and lounges for their guests.

Fun facts:

Every year during Easter week in Aruba, local families enjoy the tradition of camping on the beach.

Four species of sea turtles nest in Aruba; most turtle nests are found on Eagle Beach.

Famous Baby Beach in the southern part of Aruba, close to San Nicolas, is a true Caribbean beach paradise. This gorgeous half-moon sandy expanse in a calm lagoon is ideal for families with small kids.

The shallow waters make it a prime beach destination for swimmers who like to wade out for a long distance and still touch the sea bottom. Where the bay opens out to the ocean, Baby Beach also offers the perfect location for snorkeling; for your safety please stay within the marked snorkel area.

Baby Beach offers a refreshment stand where you can also enjoy a hamburger or hotdog whilst mingling with the locals. Big Mama's Grill offers bbq, as well as seafood platters, in case you have a bigger appetite.

Beach beds, windscreens and snorkel gear are available at a rental fee. Complimentary huts are placed throughout the beach to protect you from the sun. Close-by is a local dive shop offering snorkel and dive gear rentals.

Family tip -The water is shallow so you can just lay in ocean in the sun but bring lots of suncreen! Also if you want to walk out into the ocean a bit you may want to bring water shoes due to the rocks.

Tierra del Sol is the island's only 18-hole golf course with both partial ocean views and desert-style golf holes.

Divi Links is a 9-hole course located in the Divi Golf Village.

The family favorite casino is the Alhambra!

Aruba has many casinos on the island. While not the same grand casinos you may find in Las Vegas or Atlantic City, they still feature all the same table games and slots you'd expect in a casino. Almost every resort hotel has an on-site casino as well as some independent casinos in the area.

Nearly 20% of Aruba is a designated National Park and home to a long list of natural wonders, animal species and plant life. The Arikok National Park is home to rare priceless gems that are indigenous to our island.

The Arikok National Park is a great place to spend the entire day enjoying the dramatic landscapes. There is a small entrance fee that goes towards the preservation of the park, educational programs and the animals who roam freely throughout the 7907 acres.

There are many things to do in Arikok National Park. The place is home to a variety of unique attractions and cultural heritage sites, including spectacular caves, original Indian rock drawings, unusual land formations made from lava, quartz diorite and limestone, guided nature walks through dry river beds to secluded bays like Moro, Boca Prins and Dos Playa.

If you want to get the most out of your visit to Aruba’s national parks, it’s highly recommended to book one of the organized tours. Most of the Arikok National Park tours are guided by real park rangers, who show you exceptional flora and fauna along with multiple breathtaking viewpoints of the island.

Looking to explore the island? Find what you're looking for on Aruba's official tourism website.

FAMILY FAVORITE - This seafood restaurant offers a truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience where you're table is on the shoreline and your feet are submerged in the gentle tide of the sea. Reservations required and a car/cab will be necessary.

FAMILY FAVORITE - This hidden gem of a restaurant is off the beaten path, but the ambiance and food are worth the trip! Eat outdoors in an island-style garden featuring live music and an eclectic menu. Reservations recommended.

FAMILY FAVORITE - Considered one of the best spots on the island for a great seafood dinner. They don't take reservations so you may want to get there a little early 5-6 pm.

From traditional Dutch to Asian, African, and Spanish, dining options are as diverse and welcoming as our people.

You can eat fresh fish straight from the sea, share a glass of wine at sunset with your toes in the sand, or indulge in classic Italian in the shadow of a century-old lighthouse.

Aruba’s vibrant restaurant scene is your happy opportunity to sample delicious cuisine inspired by over 90 unique nationalities. To sit at our tables, savor the rich flavors of our keshi yena, and taste an authentic side of Aruba prepared with love.

Visit Aruba's official tourism website for a comprehensive list of some of the best bars and lounges Aruba has to offer.

FAMILY FAVORITE - Sing and dance the night away at Sopranos Piano Bar, a classic in Palm Beach for a guaranteed fun night out.

Nights at the Sopranos Piano Bar in Aruba are most definitely unforgettable with our Internationally famous live piano entertainers and stellar singers.

Whether you have an ear for jazz, a liking to Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel or Elton John, these impressive pianists and singers take requests from all ages and ensure a great time. Join the fun inside our cosy bar, or have a seat outside in one of our comfortable booths.

Located in the heart of Arawak Garden on the hi-rise strip lies trendy Sopranos, the place where they create fun. The piano bar's motto is `Let's have FUN' (with capital letters), and that is exactly what is going on there since Sopranos opened more than 10 years ago.

Mix and Mingle at Sopranos Bar where the bartenders have a flair for shaking it up! Serving up fine wines, boasting first-rate scotch and champagnes, you can expect top shelf service at Aruba’s stylish nightspot.

FAMILY FAVORITE - Watch the sun go down aboard one of Red Sail Sports' luxurious catamarans. This relaxing sail is the perfect way to end the day. Get stunning views of Aruba's coastline and a spectacular sunset aboard a custom-built luxurious and spacious catamaran. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and an open bar featuring cocktails and local beer.

Family Tip - Book in advance and don't wear a short dress, it's WINDY!!

FAMILY FAVORITE snorkeling experience. Have multiple booking options morning and afternoon but book ahead!

Explore the calm sandy stretches of our west coast and the towering bocas to the north. Climb the windswept steps to the peak of Hooiberg hill, Aruba’s iconic mountaintop forged by ancient volcanoes.

In Arikok National Park, our beautiful Caribbean beaches give way to rugged deserts, towering green cacti, and limestone cliffs pounded smooth by waves and trade winds. It’s where you’ll find Fontein Caves and the Natural Pool – two of our most unspoiled and unforgettable wonders.

Family Tip - You can rent jeeps, motorcycles or ATVs to do a tour of this part of the island. It's really cool and worth seeing if you're staying more than a few days!

Gusto is the place to be to have fun and unwind in Aruba.

Gusto offers a daily happy hour from 9-11 pm. Half price on all drink & $3 Beers. The best local deejays and international deejays play on a daily basis. This is Gusto!

There are 3 dance areas: Terrace, Inside Club & the exclusive Vip Sections.

HIDDEN Nightclub has got everything, that a music junkie, an avid party goer or an occasional clubber might want or like!

Visiting this backstreet nightclub is so much more than partying… they're proud to set new standards in how people rock out at the bar and the dance floor.

HIDDEN's entrance is nothing more than spectacular with world-famous DJ’s looking down on you and fireworks on the roof, but certain elements need to remain a surprise. Once inside, it is surprisingly spacious, and you are immediately embraced by a cozy club atmosphere, a hypermodern light show, and popular beats.

There is so much more to say about this place, however, some things should stay secret and hidden. You can always find out and experience it yourself. Just as they say: once you’re in, you’re in!

Get ready to kick it up & throw it down at the #1 Original home country bar in Aruba!

The rustic style open air bar, located in the heart of the Renaissance Marketplace offers a variety of bar bites, great cocktails, and a lot of music to enjoy.

Welcome to the Mambo Jambo, Aruba’s premier cocktail bar destination at the Arawak Garden in the heart of Palm Beach.

The tropical hangout – its fame started nearly 20 years ago in downtown Oranjestad – is shaking them with flair.

Our team has researched tirelessly to source and create the best possible tropical cocktails using the freshest local fruits, spices, the finest rums and distilled spirits, plus juices and elixirs that are cold-pressed and concocted in house daily.

Surrender all your cares and let us whisk you away onto a rum-soaked tropical excursion. Bon Bini na Aruba!

Aruba is a shopper’s paradise and a haven for locally made crafts and international brands.

Just steps from the Port, stroll through downtown Oranjestad’s bustling shopping area lined with jewelry, fragrance, designer stores, Dutch delicacies, Aruba aloe products, and Cuban cigars

Or, peruse the colorful galleries, shops, and boutiques of San Nicolas and take an authentic piece of Aruba home with you. You’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts, goods, and accessories made by Aruba’s own artists and craftsmen. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.

Family Tip - There will be options to rent jet skis, big raft rides, etc. out front of the hotel on the beach.

The turquoise water of Aruba’s southern Caribbean sea embraces our happy island like a hug.

As warm and beautiful as the Aruban air above, it bursts with life and activity. Its crystal clear depths home to vibrant reefs and wrecks just waiting to be explored by snorkelers and scuba divers.

Above, kite and windsurfers harness world-class winds off Malmok Beach, while snorkelers, water skiers, and swimmers enjoy the protected shoals to the south and west. Off our eastern shores, crashing waves sculpt craggy cliff faces, leaving their mark on a happy island defined by the beautiful sea.

Home to the best beaches in the Caribbean, Aruba is where soft, cooling white sand meets the restoring turquoise sea.

No matter what kind of beach lover you are, Aruba has just the right amount of sand, sunshine, and water to send you home with a happy afterglow that never fades. Snorkel the colorful reefs and clear waters of Mangel Halto, take a dip on Palm Beach, or go where the vibe takes you.