Seven Seas Beach in Fajardo – Fun in the Sun!
Posted on May 17th, 2007 by Gwenn • Updated on Sep 13th, 2009
No visit to Puerto Rico would be complete without visiting some of its beautiful beaches. Seven Seas Beach, located in Fajardo on the northeast corner of the island, is a gem waiting for your discovery. And since it’s a Balneario, it has gated parking, facilities, and lifeguards. New in 2007, it has been awarded the Blue Flag label. This designation ensures good water quality, safety and service. They will fly flags noting the water conditions- swimming is only allowed when the green flag is flying.
Seven Seas is a lovely, small, crescent-shaped beach, with soft sand and palm trees that provide some protection from the sun. There is a coral reef some distance from the beach, making a natural wave break. This makes for a nice protected beach, with calm waters that the whole family can enjoy. There are lifeguards on duty from 9:00am to 5:00pm , to help you have a safe, fun day at this beach.
Seven Seas is a nice beach, and in the winter you may be one of the few people there. This is a real plus! It can get more crowded in the summer months, as it is very popular with the locals.
Because the the water is usually calm here, I think this is a good spot to learn to snorkel. There’s a reef to the far right (facing the water) that supports a number of fishes to watch while snorkeling. Before the reef is a sea-grass area that you can see all sorts of creatures- like sea cucumbers and conch. Another good spot to snorkel is to go to the far left (facing the water), near the "end of beach" sign. Look for the rocks. It’s shallow there and there are some good coral formations. These areas are not in the lifeguarded area, so do so at your own risk.
This beach has decent restrooms and shower facilities,(note: on a number of recent trips (11/08,1/09), the bathrooms and showers were not operational) and there’s a restaurant on the beach. The restaurant makes the usual local fried beach fare, plus some decent meals. And they make a mean Pina Colada, with a 151 float for only a few bucks.
This beach has picnic shelters, and camping is allowed (with a permit). Both of these need to be arranged prior to arrival. There is a small fee for both. But one nice benefit of having these facilities is that the beach is also guarded by the local police force, usually mounted or on ATV. These Policemen are very friendly and will sometimes talk to the kids and let them on the horses. My niece loved it and learned the that the Spanish word for horse is “caballo”.
The balneario is open on Wednesdays- Sundays. But since all beaches in PR are public, you can use the beach (without facilities) any day by just parking along the road and walking in. Sometimes in summer, the beach is open on Tuesdays and sometimes even Mondays (it is always a question!)
Parking is $4.00 . Campsites are about $10.00 per night, minimum 2 nights.
The balneario is officially open Wed- Sun, from 8:30am to 5:00pm (Sept- Mar). In Summer (April-Aug) they are open 7 days a week and are open 8:30am to 6pm .
Call 787.863.8180 for information. Call the Parques Nationales at 787.622.5200 to get a campsite permit.
From Route 3 in Fajardo, take Route 194. After you pass El Conquistidor Resort, 194 becomes Route 987. Continue on 987 until you see Seven Seas Beach on your left.
I visited this beach on 3-26-08. The beach itself was very nice and clean. I had a great time…until it was time to leave. As I opened my car door, the entrance ticket I received when I paid the $4 fee blew out of my window and into the parking lot. I could not find it anywhere. Not thinking it was a big deal, I went to the exit. The person working at the entrance and exit almost had a melt down over me losing this ticket. I would have to fill out some forms, give my driver license, and pay ANOTHER $4 just to get out. I was basically being held hostage. I reversed the car and drove through the parking lot for 30 minutes looking for that ticket. Could not find it ANYWHERE… so I went back and paid ANOTHER $4 and she copied my driver license. I am still not sure why it was such a big deal and why I had to pay another $4 to get out when the same person was working and remembered me… I am now afraid I might end up on some “MOST WANTED” list somewhere.
Comment by Alisa Cooper on March 27th, 2008 at 9:00 amI think the reason they ask for your ticket upon exit is a security measure. It’s conceivable that someone could walk into the parking lot and steal your car (not that I’m implying that there are car-theft problems at that beach).
If you have the ticket with you on the beach then the thief obviously wouldn’t have your ticket. That could be why they took down all of your information.
Now, why they made you pay an additional $4 to get out makes no sense … you couldn’t have gotten in without paying initially!
Comment by Ray on March 27th, 2008 at 9:24 amThis is my little secret, please keep it that way! I lived in Puerto Rico all my life, unfortunately had to move at the age of 13 to the US. The one beach that left an impression on me at a young age and STILL to this day is ‘Seven Seas’! It is beautiful and clean and peaceful. One day I will return and the first beach out all my old friends I will say Hello to Again will most definitely be my Secret ‘Seven Seas in Fajardo’!
Comment by Johanna on July 21st, 2008 at 5:45 pmThank you so much for all of the information. It’s great to get some inside scoop on where to go and where to eat and what to do – I am always trying to find something that not everyone with a Fodor’s guide is doing!
Comment by Janis on August 27th, 2009 at 9:09 pmThanks…
Seven Seas is a great place and please, don’t tell anyone about it. During the “winter months” no one ever goes there. But, if you are in San Juan without a car, take the bus East on Ashford Ave. headed to Luiza and Pinones. Get off at the Baleanerio (public beach) just past the Courtyard by Marriott. It is the most deserted beach in the metro area.
Comment by squareyellowpaper on November 14th, 2009 at 11:20 am