One of the best beaches in the north west!! It has clear waters! It has a little bit for everyone. Surfing, boogie boarding, calm water etc.. They have done an amazing job with the beach property. New restaurants on the beach, lifeguards which is rare for PR. Very clean and new parking lot location. Really impressed we have been coming here for years!! Its better than ever! read more

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Nice Beach, Lots Of Good Food and Clean Sand! Cool atmosphere here with little food and drink options off the beach. Parking can be right on a busy day. Clean beach with shallow water and some big waves a few hundred feet out near the break. $3 ice creams from the lady with the beach cart are a nice treat at a good price. All in all a great beach/playa! read more

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Great boardwalk overlooking a turtle nesting sanctuary. It also has the legendary rock hole called Pozo de Jacinto where the Atlantic crashes into the rocky shore. The beach is in a cove where waves are good for surfers but under currents make swimming very tricky. Walk the beach and take advantage of the beachside restaurants. read more

Jobos Beach - Beaches Near Me - Isabela, Puerto Rico

One of the many beaches we visited. We parked on the street but there was limited parking. There is paid parking at various lots. There are a couple of restaurants along the road; however, we grabbed food at one of the many street vendors before getting to the beach. The water is shallow with lots of big rocks which you need to navigate. The area where we sat did not have waves but there were lots a little children playing. It's great for little children. Overall it's a small beach but enjoyable. read more

Racist locals acting rudely on that beach. Some elderly guy pulled up his cart onto the beach with a loudspeaker bigger than a golf bag, sat down with his girlfriend right in front of our family of six and started blasting night-club level decibels. I politely asked him to turn the volume down. He refused and engaged the icecream vendor in claiming local PR rights to do the beach thing (vis-a-vis northern tourist with lesser rights). The old guy refused to consider that my wife and kids - who are used to crowds and have experienced beaches in the PR and around world - were clearly uncomfortable with the mega blasts. Things got idiotic when he claimed victim status as "island trash" and blaming Trump for their status?! Their "Respect locals" I countered with "respect everybody." Jobos has great water, but the people in northwest of Puerto Rico overall could do better. read more

Easily one of the coolest beaches on the island of Puerto Rico. Love the chill vibe and the abundance of restaurants. This is for sure one of the more popular beaches on the west side of the island. It's also a beginner to intermediate beach for surfing, and there are multiple surfboard rental places on the beach which is quite convenient. There's a lot of restaurants with ocean view seating on the patio to choose from, and the food is quite good. The beach is of course beautiful, and the waves are perfect for surfing. We definitely enjoyed it. Parking could be difficult as it is very popular. Plan accordingly read more

I got to know Jobos as I took an intro surfing class by Aloha Surf. Outstanding well kept and maintained beach in Isabela. Soft white sand. Lots of palm trees for shade and half of the beach is protected from the surf by the cove and rocks. Only minor complaint is the parking -- $5 is reasonable for the day -- but the potholes - que locura! Sheer madness. Would definitely come back and try to find a better parking situation. read more

Jobos Beach - Where to catch a wave.... - Beaches Near Me - Isabela, Puerto Rico

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Lovely beach. Went on a weekday when less people were around and it was clear blue and gorgeous. Friday and weekends are more crowded. You can park along the main road and walk over. read more

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Very beach like, with a big surfer community! Lots of options for food, arrive early especially on wknds because it gets crowded and parking is a hassle. Make sure you park facing the correct direction as they are ticketing for wrong "way" parking along the strip. In many parts of the island you can park on the street facing whichever direction but some towns are changing this freedom of parking, Isabela is one of these towns! read more

Jobos Beach - Beaches Near Me - Isabela, Puerto Rico

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Please be extremely careful at Jobos. It's a beautiful, fun, and vibrant beach suited for surfers, not swimmers. Fortunately, I had read other reviews warning of the dangers and we did not go past our waist. We saw three fit men dragged out by the current and surfers raced out to save them. Our server at Uma, one of the lovely beachside restaurants, said she's been working there for 7 months and already saw two drowning deaths. There are no lifeguards at the beach although the caring locals seem to have their own system. A whistle is blown (by the guy who sells ice cream) and surfers jump on their boards to help those in distress. From my time there, it's a common occurrence. I'd recommend a visit (go early for parking) but be on constant alert of the current and it's dangers. read more

Great place to surf, swim, sit by the beach, or grab something to eat. Lots of people offer surf lessons and a worker at the Moku surf shop does henna tattoos! read more

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Love the environment. Great people fantastic time . Drinks all day long. ENJOY YOUR DAY read more

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While staying Isabela, we had a car to get from beach to beach, but Jobos Beach was our first stop and my personal favorite, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. Our first visit to Jobos Beach was on the most poppin' days - the 4th of July. With everyone off from work, the entire beach was packed with people, tents, bbqs, and chairs. Parking was IMPOSSIBLE, but thankfully one of my friends is familiar with the area and skilled a parking spot about 15 minutes away. That walk along the road was not for the faint of heart, but boy was it worth it. Again, the beach was totally packed with families and people partying, so we had to walk pretty far to find a good spot, but once we found one, we were set. The water was beautiful, the restaurants nearby were bustling, and everyone was living their best lives. It was the perfect place to kick back and relax. Pro Move - we stationed ourselves right next to Sonido Del Mar, a bar/restaurant right on the water with some dope Mofongo and beach views. read more

This beach was just as beautiful as the others we've gone to. The day we went there was a rip tide warning so the waves were constant and aggressive, although we didn't go swimming we were able to enjoy the beach and watch the surfers read more

Beautiful beach, great atmosphere, but dangerous currents! Nice restaurants. And great vibes. read more

Jobos Beach - Awesome experience and beautiful scenery! - Beaches Near Me - Isabela, Puerto Rico

This is a really nice Beach that has calm waters on the sides and in the area of the Middle where it receives more waves but it's still nice you can basically walk pretty far in this water it doesn't go any higher than Maybe your chest or so. Parking for this beach can be a little bit tough there's decent number of parking areas but it's not enough for the sheer volume that could come especially on the weekends. There are places for you to rent chairs, umbrellas, eat get some drinks, buy swimwear and towels if you left your own. Since the hurricane beaches been hit but it's bouncing back the only real sign of the damage is across from the parking where there was a little Forest that has basically died off because of the sea salt, I'm guessing. read more

Beach is very clean.. Different eateries in the area alcapurrias, rice beans, etc just good hot food right at tip of your finger tips... not tents--so that's def a plus.. what an amazing time! Music was playing and people super friendly.. btw!!! garbage bins in the area were actually getting emptied every couple of hours so trash bins were not over flowing - don't remember seeing that at other beaches.... read more

It required a rental car and an early morning drive to get from Condado to Jobos Beach in Isabela, but it was one of the highlights of my time in PR. It was so cool to spend time at this beach which is much smaller and way less touristy than anything near our hotel. My husband set up a private surf lesson with a local who showed him the best waves and gave him general pointers on the surf conditions there. Meanwhile I had a quiet, peaceful spot on the beach all to myself to enjoy the warm water, great views, and a good book. The neighborhood surrounding is rustic and filled with little local spots - no huge resorts or cheesy chain restaurants that I could see. We got a great recommendation on a restaurant nearby from the surf instructor and just made a day of it. I can't speak for the nightlife but I saw several beachside bars that probably make for a fun scene at nights and on weekends. One thing to note: several locals and the surf instructor all warned us about an extremely dangerous part of the coast where a lot of people have been taken out by vicious tides. I'm more of a toe-dipper when it comes to the ocean, but if you're an aggressive swimmer, body boarder, or surfer who's out there without a local guide, I'd really watch out for that spot and the painful coral you could be slammed into! read more

Jobos Beach - Beaches Near Me - Isabela, Puerto Rico

If you saw the Anthony Bourdain No Reservations, PR episode you know the story about the man who lost his cow through an ocean blowhole; well, this is the beach Anthony visited. On a fine Sunday afternoon we happened to stumble on this place while looking for the blowhole. Not wanting to look like tourists, we didn't take any pictures till we were in the car leaving. THIS is where the party happens on a Sunday afternoon, and the locals start to get a little loose as the alcohol flows and the day wears on. One the ocean side is, of course, the beach. On the inland side is a strip of permanent food stands which fry the hell out of everything and chase it down with cheap beer and soda. Loud, crowded and lots of fun. This strip is a car show unto itself, with the brightly-painted lowriders and all, with pumpin' speakers to draw attention. There's lots of class here, much of it low, so don't come down here if you can't hang with that. No high maka makas here, as the Hawaiian brahs would say. The crescent beach forms some nice, clean waves - up to 15 foot or more I hear. The little kids run all around when the mommas let 'em off their leashes. *** Party on Welfare Island *** Woohoo*** read more

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Little beach right on the coast. The beach has public restrooms, a bar, a food shack, and a little store which sells things like souvenirs and floaters. The drinks were good, but not anything special. Their speciality is a frozen coconut with rum. The bar was a typical outside bar, but the bartender is EXTREMELY slow. They had Icies for the kids along with many food options. Since I am gluten free, I could only have the rice which was super cheap (about a $1-$1.50) and super yummy! I could've eaten it all day. As for the beach itself, I did not go swimming, but my cousin went surfing and said the beach/water was great. There are very few tables with umbrellas, so I advise you to bring your own. There is a huge parking lot with an mr softy ice cream truck. read more

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This beach was so convenient right at the bottom of the mountain. It was so nice and the water was so clear. Lots of fishes, starfishes, crabs, we saw a stingray buried in the sand near the rocks. I enjoyed this Bach very much. read more

This is a great beach to visit! It's off the beaten path away from all the tourists - just the way a great beach should be! You'll notice (maybe or maybe not) there are two ways to get out to the rocks. Before you make your way to the beach, there are a series of houses or condos on the left hand side. Just before taking the stairs to the beach there is a walk way that eventually connects with a boardwalk. You can either take that, or walk the beach (turn left when walking on the beach and keep going). The boardwalk is not marked, so we missed it on the way there, and decided to see where it would take us on the way back. The sand at this beach is very coarse and rough. The water is blue and beautiful. You'll know you are on the right path (if you walk the beach) when there starts to be these outcroppings of lava rock on the beach. They start to get more and more the closer you get to the sea cave. When you get to the caves, you'll get to see the awesome swells of the water! Do not miss it, it's awesome! If you want to see a video of what to expect, just visit my YouTube page at Josh the Travel Guy and look for the following video "Travel VLOG 2017 | Day 9 | Indian Head Sculpture | Jobos Beach | Isabela Beach Cave | Puerto Rico" read more

Some surfers told us they really enjoy this beach. So we drove down and rented some boards. The water was spectacular. Clear and warm. Great place to snorkel as well. Lots to see. Then we enjoyed a few coladas at Uma's with a light lunch. Good time. Careful not to step into a sea urchin. Not pleasant. read more

Jobos Beach - Beaches Near Me - Isabela, Puerto Rico

Easy access, great beach for beginner surfers! Just watch out for the coral underneath, they scrape and leave painful cuts. read more

Jobos Beach - Beaches Near Me - Isabela, Puerto Rico

This was the beach near our stay here in Isabela. The water is great and if you pay close attention you'll see a school of fish pass right by you while entering the water (no worries they are small like goldfishes). There were a lot of surfers riding the waves, so if that's your thing this beach will convenience you. Also if you get hungry there's a great little restaurant there that sells empanadas of chicken, beef, fish, shrimp, lobster, & octopus filling for only $1. They sell other fried foods but I prefer empanadas. read more

Great swimming beach in Isabela, just next to el Pozo de Jacinto. You can even come just to see surfers and boogie boarders further out in the ocean. Just be careful with the riptide as it's strong and it looks like the water current comes from several directions because of the rock layout. I only ever went waist deep, even though I know how to swim, because I was getting knocked down a few times by the rough waters. Fun place to kick back, relax and enjoy some cervezas with your family or friends. On the weekends it's obviously more crowded and has more of party vibe. read more

I loved it ! It was beautiful !clear water and el pozo de Jacinto is around there too . A true beauty go if you are around the area .

Wow! Amazing place to swim, surf, eat and enjoy the views the way locals do. Really enjoyed time with the family here!

Crazy waves at times, but really chill. Lots of cool stones, branches, and wildlife as you walk the sands. I wouldnt go in the water past my ankles. Of course, I'm kind of a conservative guy. Def makes for some great photos. Make sure to visit HUSH MARTINI lounge when out there. read more

Superb surfing beach, laid back fun! Several restaurant/ bars. Public beach access. Festival atmosphere. If in Isabele drop by.

A must go beach !!!! This is were the surfing in aguadilla happens!!!! Beautiful beach with small reef spots where you can take in the colorful fishes !!! Definitely climb up the rocky cove to take a breathtaking view of the beach and island !!! read more

Good waves. Filthy, dirty beach. Lots of drunk people. Amazing amount of litter. Not for families. We were staying in a private home down the beach from the main strip. Garbage made it down here. Sad when you find syringes on the beach. read more

Mr. Z and I spent some wonderful, pre-kid days surfing and hanging out at this beach years ago and it shares a fond place in our hearts. We decided to visit this trip but poor Jobos got decimated during Maria. Even months later in late Feb. we ran into workers running cable on the road down. We were saddened to see whole swaths of forest completely ruined by salty ocean across from the beach/parking area. We decided to stop at a restaurant called Sonidos de Mar and have some apps/drinks while waiting for an afternoon rain shower to pass. The restaurant looked brand new, but we learned from our server that the restaurant has been around for 30 years, but they had their roof completely blown off so they had to rebuild and had just opened 2 weeks before. It was a great place to watch the waves hit the back of the big rocks/coral and watch the spray shoot up in huge plumes. After some great drinks/apps, we ventured onto the beach. Jobos was choppy this day, but we already knew how good surfing can get here. The girls had a blast swimming in the calm water on the side of the beach and catching cobitos in the sand. We enjoyed exploring and talking to locals. Jobos has changed a lot since the days we would go and park in the dirt. They have plans for a playground, lifeguard station, police, etc. along the side of the beach and hope to turn the area where the trees all died into parking. Wonderful idea, but until then parking would probably be difficult on weekdays/holidays. We love Jobos! read more