Eagle Beach is the widest beach in Aruba, a long stretch of soft white sand a short drive north of Oranjestad, backed by low-rise hotels rather than towers (Aruba Tourism Authority, read 7 November 2026). If you want a lot of room, a quieter evening and an easy walk to restaurants, it is the beach to pick; if you want the high-rise resort strip with water sports at your feet, look at Palm Beach instead.
Highlights
The width of the sand
The tourism board calls it the widest beach on the island. Hotels offer cabanas and lounge chairs to their guests, and there is public parking, shaded areas, some beach huts and water sports if you are not staying here.
The fofoti trees
Two of the most photographed fofoti trees in Aruba grow on this beach, bent toward the Caribbean. Their silhouettes have appeared in Aruba's own advertising.
The turtle nests
Four species of sea turtle nest in Aruba, and most of the island's nests are on Eagle Beach. That is a reason to keep lights, holes and litter off the sand after dark.
Eating and drinking within a mile
The tourism board lists the Screaming Eagle restaurant, Bucatini Market & Cucina, the Red Anchor Distillery and CAGE nightclub within a mile of the beach.
Hotels along the sand
Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa (72 rooms) and Casa Del Mar Beach Resort (suites up to six guests, babysitting and a children's activity center) front the beach. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is adults only (18 and over), carbon-neutral and includes breakfast. Paradise Beach Villas sits about 75 steps back, and Amsterdam Manor has 72 studios and suites with kitchens. At the south end the beach continues as Druif Beach, where Divi Dutch Village has kitchens in every suite.
Practical info
Tips
- All beaches in Aruba are public, so you do not need to stay at a hotel to use Eagle Beach; you do need to bring your own shade or rent from the beach huts and hotel stands. The trade winds are almost constant and stronger from May to October (see the best time to visit Aruba). To decide between Eagle Beach and the Palm Beach strip, read where to stay in Aruba. The hotel box on this page shows availability and prices on your dates. Normal precautions apply on the beach: keep valuables in the hotel safe (see is Aruba safe).
How to get there
Public transport and public parking are both listed for the beach; for taxis, buses and rental cars see getting around Aruba.
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