Arashi Beach guides

Everything you need to plan a good day at the north end of Aruba.

Arashi Beach, Aruba, turquoise water along the white sand shore

Arashi Beach Guide

Where Arashi Beach is, what the water is like, parking, shade, food and how to plan a great day at the north end of Aruba.

Fish on the reef at Malmok, Aruba

Snorkeling at Arashi

Why Arashi Beach is a favorite snorkeling spot in Aruba, who it suits, what to bring and how to do it safely.

Yellow umbrellas and beach chairs on white sand at Arashi Beach with palm trees and sailboats

Rent or bring your own umbrella?

Bringing your own beach umbrella to Aruba sounds easy until the trade winds arrive. Here is how it compares with renting one that is already set up.

White sand and umbrellas at Arashi Beach, Aruba

Arashi with kids

Is Arashi Beach good for families? What parents should know about the water, shade, parking, food and what to pack.

Arashi Bay on the northwest coast of Aruba

Arashi vs Eagle Beach

How Arashi Beach compares with Eagle Beach for swimming, snorkeling, shade and atmosphere, and how to pick the right one.

Beach chairs under colorful umbrellas along the shoreline at Arashi Beach

Umbrella rental at Arashi

What an umbrella and chair rental at Arashi Beach costs, what is included, how booking works and how it compares with delivery.

Sea turtle swimming at the Antilla wreck, Aruba

Best snorkeling beaches

The best snorkeling beaches in Aruba from Arashi to Mangel Halto: what you may see, how you get in, and which spots suit beginners or strong swimmers.

Arashi Beach, Aruba, turquoise water along the white sand shore

Calmest beaches in Aruba

Looking for the calmest beaches in Aruba? Compare Arashi, Boca Catalina, Baby Beach, Rodgers, and Eagle Beach, plus north coast waters to avoid.

California Lighthouse near Arashi Beach, Aruba

California Lighthouse guide

Plan a California Lighthouse visit: the climb, the views, listed hours and admission, its history, and how to pair it with a day at Arashi Beach.

Arashi Bay on the northwest coast of Aruba

Boca Catalina vs Arashi

Boca Catalina vs Arashi Beach compared on size, water, snorkeling, parking, services, and shade so you can pick the right north end beach.

Boats off Malmok Beach, Aruba

Malmok Beach guide

A practical guide to Malmok Beach in Aruba: small coves, sharp rocks, sea urchins, the Antilla wreck offshore, and where to spend the rest of the day.

California Lighthouse near Arashi Beach, Aruba

North end of Aruba

The best things to do at the north end of Aruba: Arashi Beach, California Lighthouse, the dunes, Boca Catalina, Malmok, and Alto Vista Chapel.

White sand and umbrellas at Arashi Beach, Aruba

Aruba with toddlers

Planning an Aruba beach day with toddlers? Which beaches have shallow water, how to handle shade and naps, and what to pack in the beach bag.

Beach chairs under colorful umbrellas along the shoreline at Arashi Beach

Aruba beach packing list

A practical Aruba beach packing list: sunscreen rules, water shoes, snorkel gear, reusable bags, what to skip, and how to pack light for a day on the sand.

A windswept divi-divi tree at Malmok Beach, Aruba

Aruba trade winds guide

How Aruba trade winds shape a beach day: when they are strongest, which beaches stay calmer, how they hide sun exposure, and how to handle gear.

The long white sand shoreline of Arashi Beach with red umbrellas and calm blue water

Aruba sun safety

Aruba sun safety in plain terms: how high the UV index gets, when the sun is strongest, how to use shade properly, and what to do if you burn on vacation.

Fish on the reef at Malmok, Aruba

Aruba sunscreen rules

What the Aruba sunscreen rules actually say: the oxybenzone ban, what it covers, how to read a label, and which sunscreen to pack for the beach.

Arashi Beach, Aruba, turquoise water along the white sand shore

Palm Beach to Arashi

How to get from Palm Beach to Arashi Beach by car, bus, or taxi, with 2026 official taxi fares, Arubus L10A details, and parking notes.

Arashi Bay on the northwest coast of Aruba

Arashi Beach by bus

How to get to Arashi Beach by bus on Arubus line L10A: where to board in Oranjestad, 2026 fares, day passes, and how to plan your ride back.

White sand and umbrellas at Arashi Beach, Aruba

Taxi fares to Arashi

How much is a taxi to Arashi Beach in 2026? Official Aruba fares to the Lighthouse zone from the airport, cruise terminal, Oranjestad, and hotels.

A sailing schooner on a snorkel cruise off Aruba

Aruba cruise day beach plan

A simple Aruba cruise day beach plan: getting from the terminal to Arashi Beach, taxi and bus costs, and how to get back to the ship on time.

A large umbrella and beach chairs on the sand at Arashi Beach, Aruba, with a sailboat offshore

Aruba beach day budget

Build a realistic Aruba beach day budget: public beach access, bus and official taxi fares, shade costs, group math, and multi-day discounts.

Sunset at Arashi Beach, Aruba

Best time for Aruba beaches

The best time to visit Aruba for beach weather, month by month: temperatures, wind, rain, crowds, and what each season means on the sand.

Sunset at Eagle Beach, Aruba

Aruba hurricane season

Aruba sits outside the main hurricane belt, but storms can still affect the weather. What June to November means for your beach days.

Sunset at Arashi Beach, Aruba

Couples beach day in Aruba

Plan a relaxed couples beach day in Aruba, from a quiet morning swim at Arashi to a lighthouse climb and a west-facing sunset, with simple timing.

The long white sand shoreline of Arashi Beach with red umbrellas and calm blue water

Group beach day in Aruba

How to plan an Aruba group beach day or family reunion at Arashi: how many umbrellas and chairs you need, group transport, and costs.

Sunset at Arashi Beach, Aruba

Arashi Beach sunset

Everything you need for an Arashi Beach sunset: sunset times by month, where to watch from, the green flash, photo tips, and how to get home after dark.

A sailing schooner on a snorkel cruise off Aruba

3-day Aruba beach itinerary

A practical 3-day Aruba beach itinerary covering the calm north end, a southeast road trip to Baby Beach, and a slow final day, with costs.

California Lighthouse near Arashi Beach, Aruba

Aruba beach photo spots

The best Aruba beach photo spots at the north end, from California Lighthouse and the dunes to Arashi at sunset, with tips on light, wind, and manners.

Yellow umbrellas and beach chairs on white sand at Arashi Beach with palm trees and sailboats

Aruba beach rules 2026

Aruba beach rules for 2026 in plain English: temporary guidelines on hotel setups and leasehold areas, plus the code of conduct on the sand.

Sea turtle swimming at the Antilla wreck, Aruba

Aruba sea turtle season

When is sea turtle season in Aruba? Nesting and hatching months, species, where nests are seen, and what visitors should do at night.

Sunset at Arashi Beach, Aruba Book your set: $120 a day