Garcia Beach, known locally as Playuela, is adjacent to Red Beach. The two beaches, seperated by a sea cliff, have very different characteristics. Garcia offers fewer amenities (no gazebos, difficult drive, limited parking) but more privacy than Red Beach.
Garcia beach is a wide crescent flanked by rough limestone cliffs. The water is great for swimming, with a sandy bottom. Snorkelers will enjoy the reefs around a small cayo about 100m offshore.
Those willing to brave the treacherous, muddy dirt road will be rewarded with a peaceful beach away from the crowds. Enter the National Wildlife Refuge gate and travel about a mile, past Camp Garcia, and make the right towards Red Beach.
After a short distance, look for the sign for "Playuela" and turn right. Follow the road and avoid the holes until you arrive at Garcia Beach.
Sun Bay
With amenities and easy access, Sun Bay is a great beach for visitors.
Navio Beach
Wedged between rough cliffs with waves perfect for bodysurfing.
Blue Beach/Playa Chiva
A secluded beach with exceptional snorkeling reefs around Cayo Chiva.
Red Beach/Playa Caracas
A large white-sand beach with easy access and excellent snorkeling.
Garcia Beach/Playuela
Off the beaten path! Private, with snorkeling around a tiny cayo.
Green Beach/Punta Arenas
A peaceful, secluded shore with views of the Puerto Rico mainland.
Gringo Beach/Playa Gallito
Easily accessible beach, great for a picnic or a good swim.
Playa Grande
A near-endless stretch of sand; rough seas but great beachcombing.
Esperanza Cayos
The two small Cayos (islands) near Esperanza are there to explore.
Playa del Cocal
Wild horses, coconut palms and gently rolling Caribbean waves.
Media Luna
Powder-fine sand and a shallow, tranquil bay for complete relaxation.
Playa Voltios
A unique beach with splendid sunsets and views of Culebra Island.
Playa Negra
Very secluded beach with a long stretch of black volcanic sand.
Punta Vaca
A rough coast near Playa Grande with high sea cliffs.