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Playa California is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 82th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 57.8 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Maunabo settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa California coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Emajaguas, which has a rating of 8.
Playa California is located in Puerto Rico within Maunabo, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Maunabo 3.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Maunabo 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Maunabo 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Maunabo 3.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
La Pica 4.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
La Pica 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Barro Blanco 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Arroyo 0.9 km
What to do in Playa California? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Playa California is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The coastline of Playa California is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa California, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Playa California is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Playa California are usually strong.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa California.
The Playa California has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Playa California that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Letras de Patillas located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa California is September. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Luquillo 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Guanica 6.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Aguadilla 3.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
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Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Luquillo 6.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rincon 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Boqueron 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Guanica 6.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Rojo 8.2 km
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