loveeeeee this beach great waves and lots of privacy ! good for surfing and boogie boardingread more

I had never been here before. At least in the swimmable part we came to see the Poso years ago…read more Pleasantly surprised. It has a cute atmosphere. Places to eat. Where to play beach volleyball and such things. It wasn't too crowded. We will definitely return.

One of the best beaches in the north west!! It has clear waters! It has a little bit for everyone…read more 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!

If you saw the Anthony Bourdain No Reservations, PR episode you know the story about the man who…read morelost his cow through an ocean blowhole at Isabela. Having followed Anthony to the Tiki Bar in Hawaii, and other places, and having preceded him to Popotla Beach in Baja, and other places, we were determined to find the Isabela blowhole. In typical fashion, Mr. Bourdain was a little cryptic about his locations, and that didn't help. We searched and searched and searched and finally found the blowhole. A sign would come in handy, but noooooooooo. The Isabela Blowhole is located in a rocky and sandy shoreline area called Baño La Princesa, which is just north of Jobos Beach. You park at the bottom by the beach restaurants and you walk up the hill - and there it is. But it wasn't blowin'. Blowholes can be that way. To work their best magic, they need a high tide, a decent swell and strong winds. Oh yes, and a hole or two in the rock. Hawaii does good blowholes with that lava rock. The blowholes I currently remember seeing are: Spouting Horn, west of Poipu, Kauai; Halona Blow Hole, south end of Sandy Beach, Oahu; Nakalele Blow Hole, West Maui; La Bufadora, north of Ensanada, Baja MX, and; the Kiama Blowhole south of Sydney, Australia (up to 60 meters high). Maybe I'm a blowhole groupie. It's beginning to sound that way. Sorry my pictures suck on this one. Blurry and all. When it 'aint blowin', what do you really take a picture of anyway? This non-performing hole is lucky to get three stars. But I have been kinda hard on PR the Welfare Island, so it gets a break on this one.

Definitely worth checking out if you are in Isabella! It is an old folk tale of this man who lost…read morehis cow at the blow hole. It has a great view of the beach and isn't a far walk from parking. It's a little rocky so I suggest sneakers. Fun little spot!

Absolutely stunning! The views from the street just outside the parking area are breathtaking, and…read morethe "Yo Aguadilla" sign is perfect for memorable photos. Pro tip: arrive before 9:45 AM to get parking close by. If possible, visit Monday through Thursday to avoid the crowds--weekends get very busy, but the vibe is still amazing. There are plenty of kiosks with food and drinks, but don't miss the guy selling drinks in a bag... easily one of the best $12 you'll spend! There's also a pier where you can jump into the water, adding a fun, adventurous touch. Just make sure you're a strong swimmer, as the currents can be strong. A must-visit spot if you're in the area--highly recommended!

We had the best time!! We ventured out from San Juan specifically for this beach. It was raining…read morethat day but nobody seemed to mind and neither did we. The vibes were much more local feeling than other beaches. Looking forward to visiting again!! The only "con" if I have to say is the parking. Be prepared to wait or battle for free street parking. Totally worth it though! The line moves based on people leaving.

We accessed Survival Beach via a 2 mile trail to see the sea caves on the way. The sea caves were…read moreawesome! At the end of the trail was the beach and it was incredibly blue and clean. The waves are definitely aggressive and I wouldn't risk going further out than about 30 feet because the sand quickly changes to bedrock and you would risk getting extremely injured if swept under by a wave.

If you are reading this because you are thinking to go to survival beach, please allow me to share…read morebelow: - You need to finish a REAL HIKE to get to the beach. - I'd rate this hike as MODERATE to DIFFICULT. As of August 2025, this hike is OVERGROWN and not clearly marked, imho. The info board says that it takes 30-min but it took us 45-min one-way. - You need to have closed toe shoes and sufficient water. I think one thing is about managing your expectations which may not be fully shown disclosed in certain tik tok videos: - The view is descent, but the waves are aggressive. - The beach is not crowded since it is a bit off the beaten path - BUT does it really worth packing two types of shoes (sportswear and beachwear), 90-min hiking in the jungle, and risks of washing away by aggressive waves. Overall, I'd NOT recommend this beach to my friends unless he/she is adventurous and physically fit.

Yelp 100 Challenge 2017: 100/100: WOOT!! 100 Review…read moreChallenge for 2017 met! A hidden gem in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico! Wasn't even on Yelp and I was reluctant about adding it, but decided to trust fellow Yelpers. This is a hidden "suffer beach" gem that is mostly know by locals and dedicated surfers from this area. With a very small and kind of difficult to get into parking lot, this beach is great to those who are good surfers. Not for people who are learning, since the waves are pretty big (for Puerto Rican waves). Pretty secluded and the entrance of Survival Beach, Surfer's beach is a pretty cool place to even go for a walk, picnic and watch the most beautiful sunset you will see in Puerto Rico, since it's on the west coast of PR. If you ever visit, make sure you respect mother nature and this beach's beautiful surroundings!

It's a nice secluded beach, but on the much smaller side. Low rating because there's like only two…read moreor three real parking spots, while the rest of the street parking is essentially illegal and you'll get a parking ticket if you're unlucky. Sometimes you'll get really unlucky where a douchebag parks their huge van in the middle of the road so you're trapped in until they finish surfing.

My daughter found this beach on Google. It's absolutely beautiful and secluded. To get to the beach…read morethere are stairs made out of the rocks and could be slippery so be careful. The parking does suck, but it's worth it. The roads to get to the beach are narrow so be careful. We left after sun down so that was a bit rough because there are not alot of street lights. If you have snorkel or googles make sure to bring them. There really isn't a spot to rinse off so you will have sand in the car.

Drove by this secluded beach which was highly recommended. But parking was limited and so was our…read moretime. Beach access was about a quarter mile walk from parking so we didn't take the time to explore.

One of the things you definitely want to look into is the weather. If it is going to rain in…read moreAguadilla or Isabela be careful where you park. The neighborhood as a creek that seriously overflows. The water suddenly comes gushing down and takes over the road and will sweep your cars away or flood them. Also keep this in mind if you plan staying in the area including Villa Montaña Resort. When it floods there is no way in or out of the area and can't become quite dangerous if the water is in motion