Seven Seas Beach in Fajardo – Fun in the Sun!
Update- Feb 2019- The beach is officially “open” and being administered by the town of Fajardo. They have opened the bathroom/showers to an outside company who were maintaining it. It is possible during busy times, this service will be available. Cost $1/day to use and so worth it for a nice, clean bathroom!
Seven Seas is a lovely, small, crescent-shaped beach, with soft sand and almond and palm trees that provide some protection from the sun. The views are fantastic, just beautiful to look out at the water and see the lighthouse in the distance. Water is blue and beautiful. 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. This beach usually is awarded the prestigious Blue Flag status, so you know it taken care of.
When the balneario is “open”, there should be lifeguards on duty, usually from 9:00am to 5:00pm , to help you have a safe, fun day at this beach. On big problem lately is that the sand is not raked clean of natural debris that falls from the trees and washes up from the ocean, so it may have seaweed and leaves you need to clear away to have a nice sandy area to set your towel out.
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. Currently, there is no food kiosks available, though there is a restaurant that is open on weekends.
Because the the water is usually calm here, I think this is a good spot to learn to snorkel. There’s a tiny 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 coral formations. It is not great snorkeling, but it is something to look at while you are learning your technique. These areas are not in the lifeguarded area, so do so at your own risk.
This beach has restrooms and shower facilities, – bathrooms are now operational and clean. There are also private shower stalls in the bathrooms. But it will cost $1/day.
This beach has picnic shelters, and camping is allowed (with a $10/d 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”. We have not seen police patrols on recent trips, but the lifeguards and other beach workers were around.
The balneario is open certain days and times, 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. Just park along the road and walk in through the opening in the fence.
Details
Parking is $5.00 plus IVU (sales tax). Campsites are about $10.00 per night, minimum 2 nights. The gazebos are $20 and $30/day. Bathroom/showers cost $1/day per person to use (discounted rate per camper).
The balneario is officially open Wed- Sun, from 9am to 5:00pm (Sept- April). In Summer (May-Aug) they are open 7 days a week and are open 8:30am to 6pm .
I would try the turism department of Fajardo… (787) 863-1565. Or maybe 787.863.4013 will get you to the right people.
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.
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Yes, the beaches are undergoing a switch from DNRA to local towns. The Seven Seas is now being administered by Fajardo. I believe they allow tent camping now...but I can't gaurentee that. You should try calling the Fajardo Turismo department...maybe they can help.
Comment by Gwenn on 09 Feb 2020