Seaquarium Beach
 

You can easily find Seaquarium Beach on the southeastern coast of Curacao. A marine park, nature park, and plenty of beaches are found outside the capital city of Cura�ao, a popular Dutch-Caribbean island.

If you're looking for a pretty beach in a natural setting, you might want to visit Seaquarium Beach.

Seaquarium Beach is lined with majestic palm trees for shade and surrounded by calm blue waters that are protected by a carefully placed breakwater.

While some of the beaches in Curacao are more secluded than Seaquarium Beach the mix of natural beauty, atmosphere and personality available at this location might be just what the doctor ordered.

Some may feel that beaches throughout Curacao are most often quiet beaches, however, Seaquarium Beach offers something unique. That's not to say this spot is particularly urbanized it's not travelers making a stop at this beach may choose to escape the city's bustle without missing an opportunity to meet new people.

Travelers in search of beauty and scenery can find them on the beaches of Curacao, helping them to become a popular destination for vacationers. Although travelers often frequent these beaches, a few draw smaller crowds than others. Each beach has its own personality, and some will find that Seaquarium Beach's nature suits them just right.

For some visitors to the Caribbean the attractions and amenities at a beach are important factors to consider. Others feel that the prospect of having a quiet section of the beach for yourself is most important. The Caribbean region has many beaches, and Seaquarium Beach is just one of them. Using the information presented below, you can easily determine if this beach is just your style.

Food

If you're on the beach and you start feeling a bit hungry, not to worry, you'll have your pick of nearby fine dining.

The table below lists food choices near this beach.

Restaurants Near Seaquarium Beach
Restaurant NameCuisine TypeMeals ServedDistanceDirection
Mambo Beach Eclectic varies 0.1 mi. W
Rodeo House of Ribs American varies 2.4 mi. NW
Rijsttafel Indonesia Restaurant Asian varies 2.4 mi. NW
Restaurant Larousse French varies 2.5 mi. W
TuTuTango International dinner 2.9 mi. W
Old Market Caribbean lunch 3.1 mi. W
Bistro Le Clochard French varies 3.1 mi. W
Small World International Cuisine Eclectic dinner 3.2 mi. W
La Pergola Ristorante Italian lunch & dinner 3.2 mi. W
Grill King Restaurant Steak varies 3.2 mi. W
Fort Nassau Restaurant French varies 3.3 mi. NW
The Wine Cellar International lunch & dinner 3.3 mi. W
Time Out Cafe Eclectic varies 3.3 mi. W
Jaipur Indian varies 3.5 mi. W
Astrolab Observatory French varies 3.5 mi. W

Curacao offers plenty of great restaurants, but not every meal has to be eaten in a formal setting. Many visitors like having a meal on the beach. Hence, you might want to have your hotel pack a picnic lunch for you, or you can obtain picnic supplies on your way to the beach.

There is also a restaurant at this beach. You may enjoy the snack bar at this beach.

Amenities and Ambience

To access Seaquarium Beach, vacationers will have to pay a fee of $2.25(USD) per person to enter, which will give you access to great beach amenities and facilities including shopping at area boutiques, aqutic equipment at the water sports center, and beach rentals such as chairs and umbrellas. You can also enjoy wonderful swimming conditions in these placid waters.

The amount of people on the beach depends on several factors, including the day of the week and time of year. A few of Curacao's beaches may hardly ever be crowded, while others are frequently crowded particularly during the high tourism season. An important thing to remember when considering a day at the beach might be, at least for some vacationers, the crowds you'll meet. While some like a crowded beach with plenty of people and activity, others enjoy a quieter beach atmosphere.

Like everything else about Curacao this beach has its own personality which will be the perfect match for some visitors. The personality of this beach is somewhat different from most of the other beaches in Curacao. The sands of Seaquarium Beach are generally safe, and there are even security patrols. These shores are ideal for beachgoers with children as the waters here are shallow and very calm. During the weekdays Seaquarium Beach can get very busy and shy beachgoers be warned, topless sunbathing is allowed on these shores.

Attractions

If you're like many travelers, you hope to see plenty of incredible sights during your stay and also relax. A beach outing can help you relax during your vacation, but natural wonders, like Seaquarium Beach Dive Spot (located 2.1 miles to the southwest of Seaquarium Beach) can be a great part of your vacation.

If you want to discover more interesting facts about the history of Curacao you'll discover some opportunities close by. For example Mikveh Israel-Emanuel Synagogue is located 3.1 miles to the west of Seaquarium Beach.

If you're looking for plenty of activities for your vacation, this beach isn't far from any of the items in the following table.

Attractions Near Seaquarium Beach
Attraction NameDistanceDirectionType
The Sea Aquarium 0.1 mi. NW Zoo/Wildlife Sanctuary
Seaquarium Beach Dive Spot 2.1 mi. SW Natural Attraction
Mikveh Israel-Emanuel Synagogue 3.1 mi. W Historical Site
Scharloo 3.1 mi. W Historical Site
Santa Barbara Beach Dive Spot 3.2 mi. SE Natural Attraction
Postal Museum 3.2 mi. W Museum
Maritime Museum 3.2 mi. W Museum
Fort Amsterdam 3.3 mi. W Historical Site
Queen Juliana Bridge 3.3 mi. NW Historical Site
Queen Emma Bridge 3.4 mi. W Historical Site

Location

Beach-goers will find this stretch of sand on Curacao's southeastern coast. You can stay nearby at the Royal Sea Aquarium Resort, 0.3 miles away. Seaquarium Beach is close to Bapor Kibra, so walking the town is a definite option.

Nearby Hotels

The number of other people sharing the beach can vary widely, depending on the time of day and season of the year. You can expect to share the beach with vacationers who are staying close by. There are a fairly substantial hotels located nearby. If you're looking for a place to stay in this vicinity you shouldn't have much difficulty.

Other Beaches

Visitors who are looking for a great beach can find plenty of other choices in Curacao besides Seaquarium Beach. You might also enjoy a visit to Westpunt, situated 29.0 miles to the northwest. Westpunt is a public beach, but it is fishermen and their boats that mostly frequent this beach. Vacationers can visit Westpunt's dive shop to do some underwater exploration.

If you're on the lookout for more active and social, you might like Blauwbaai. You'll find it 7.6 miles to the west.

You might also want to visit Daibooibaai, located 16.7 miles from Seaquarium Beach. Daibooibaai's dramatic cliffs rise out of the bright blue waters for guests to look at while lounging on the shore, and chairs and umbrellas are available for extra comfort.

The activities you'll experience in Curacao will have plenty of variety, even if you've planned a vacation far from Seaquarium Beach.

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