Arashi Beach vs Eagle Beach: Which Should You Choose?

Both are beautiful, and most visitors would be happy at either one. They're suited to slightly different days.

Choose Arashi if you want

• Snorkeling you can do straight from the sand
• A local feel at the quiet north end
• Easy parking right at the beach
• A short drive to the California Lighthouse

Choose Eagle Beach if you want

• A very wide stretch of sand
• To be close to the low-rise hotels and restaurants
• A long walk along a broad shoreline

Swimming

Arashi's water is known for being calm, and it's a favorite for floating and snorkeling. Eagle Beach is better known for its size and its sand. Check the conditions on the day at either one.

Shade

At Arashi, you can book a big umbrella and two beach chairs ahead of time for $120.00 a day and arrive whenever you like between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Why not both?

If you have a week in Aruba, spend one day at each. Aruba is small, and the drive between the two is short.

Source: VisitAruba. Conditions change, so check on the day.