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Escambron Beach
4.8★ · 486 Google ratings · San Juan, Puerto Rico
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 170 ft away · paid
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
325 yd of shoreline
Sand
260 ft from the water to the back
Map of Escambron Beach
1
1Parking170 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 10 visitors · 2018–2026
Snorkeling spot for sea turtles
Visitors regularly encounter green sea turtles, colorful fish, and crabs in calm, shallow waters near rocks.
Arrive before 10am for visibility
Water clarity drops significantly after mid-morning, reducing snorkeling quality to 10-15 feet or worse.
Bring water shoes or fins
Rocky shore makes walking painful without foot protection, and reviewers report stubbed toes and bruised feet.
Plan for $5 parking fee
The lot fills quickly on weekends and cruise ship days, especially in afternoon.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
86°F
Waves
2.3 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:05 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 04:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:24 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 9:48 AM.
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📍 San Juan, 00910, Puerto Rico
🅿 Parking 170 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Escambron Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 170 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Escambron Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Escambron Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
