Palm Beach to Arashi Beach: Car, Bus, and Taxi Options

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

Arashi is close to the Palm Beach hotels. Keep following the coast road north, past Malmok, and you are there. Here are your options and what each one costs.

By car

Head north on the coast road toward the California Lighthouse. MyArubaGuide puts Boca Catalina, which you pass on the way, about 5 minutes north of the Palm Beach hotels. Arashi is just beyond it. Aruba's tourism office lists a parking area close to the beach.

Drive on the right.
Vehicles already in a roundabout have the right of way.
Right turns on red are not allowed.
Do not park or drive on the sand. Lock your car and take your valuables.

By bus

Arubus line L10A runs between Oranjestad and Arashi along the coastal strip, so it passes the hotel area. The company lists a span of 6:15 AM to 6:10 PM and service about every 20 minutes. A one-way trip is $2.60, a return is $5.00, and a day pass is $10.00. You can pay cash on the bus. Check the current schedule for your direction, especially for the ride back, because the older timetables published online do not match the current line page.

You are not going to want a heavy load on the bus, which is one more reason to leave the umbrella and chairs at home.

By taxi

Aruba's taxi rates changed on May 20, 2026. The official fare sheet does not list Arashi by name. The closest zone is Boca Catalina - Lighthouse. Fares to that zone, for one to four passengers:

From High-Rise North: $18 (the fare sheet groups the high-rise hotels into North and South zones)
From High-Rise South: $21
From Eagle Beach: $29
From Low-Rise: $29

Extra charges apply. Add $5 once per trip on Sundays, official holidays, December 24 through January 1, and daily from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Passengers five through seven are $3 each. Trunk use on non-airport trips is $3. The official site, taxi.aw, has a live calculator, and every authorized taxi has to display a QR code linking to it.

Arrange your return before the driver leaves. MyArubaGuide warns there is no taxi stand at Boca Catalina, and you should not count on finding one up here either.

What is the best choice?

Couple on a budget: Bus. Two return trips cost $10.
Family with little kids: Rental car or taxi.
Group of four without a car: Taxi compares well with four bus fares once you value your time.
Multiple stops in one day: Rental car. You can add the lighthouse and Boca Catalina.

When to leave

Sets are ready for you at 9:00 AM. An early start gets you in the water before the sun is high. On Sundays, Aruba's tourism office says locals crowd Arashi, so plan to arrive early that day.

Have your spot waiting

When you arrive, your set will already be up. You get one big umbrella and two beach chairs, set up and anchored before you get there, held under your name from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Leave and come back whenever you want. It costs $120.00 per set per day, all in. Our Arashi Beach page shows what to expect.

Book a set at least 24 hours ahead. Confirmation comes right away with a map that shows you where to go.

Source: MyArubaGuide: Boca Catalina, Aruba.com: Arashi Beach, Aruba.com: Driving in Aruba, Aruba Code of Conduct, Arubus Line L10A, Arubus FAQ, VisitAruba: Bus Schedule and Fares, VisitAruba: 2026 Taxi Rules, Official Taxi Fares, May 18, 2026, Aruba.com: Top-Rated Snorkeling Beaches. Conditions change, so check on the day.