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Eagle Beach is by far our favorite beach in Aruba. In fact, it’s consistently rated one of the best beaches in the entire world.
Introduction to Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach, located just north of Oranjestad, is known for its white sand and beautiful scenery. It’s the widest beach in Aruba and free of all the crowded high-rise hotels of Palm Beach. There’s plenty of free parking, beach huts, chair and umbrella rentals, a variety of water sports, a bike trail, and a playground.
We spent two days on Eagle Beach during our trip to Aruba. On the first day, we were on the south side of the beach and the waves were pretty strong. On the second day it was very calm, and we stayed more in the middle of the beach. There were a lot of people both days but it didn’t feel crowded at all.
Manchebo Beach
Walking south from Eagle Beach is Manchebo Beach. It’s another beautiful stretch of beach lined with a few low-rise hotels. I took a walk down Manchebo Beach on our first day.
The beach starts out wide and thins out as you walk south. Once around the corner at the south end, Oranjestad comes into view.
Where to Eat at Eagle Beach
There are plenty of restaurants in the area, many geared towards tourists. We visited a few places.
Coco Loco Beach Bar
Coco Loco Beach Bar is at the south end of Eagle Beach. We had a few drinks there but the food looked good.
Así Es Mi Perú
For dinner one night, we went to Así Es Mi Perú. They offer authentic Peruvian food in a colorful setting. It’s located next to the Paradise Beach Villas and has been around since 2016.
We visited the restaurant after reading the great reviews but left disappointed. We started with a ceviche and causa limeña. Marisol had the arroz chaufa marinero (seafood fried rice) and I had the tallarín saltado. For drinks, Marisol tried the pisco sour and I ordered a Cusqueña beer. We shared a plate of picarones for dessert.
The food was so-so and lacked the flavor we’re used to at other Peruvian restaurants we’ve been to around the world. We’ve had better pisco sours as well. Furthermore, the bill came out to about 50% more than what we would normally pay for the same dishes in the US. The only positive was the friendly and professional service.
Aru-bean Coffeehouse and Brasserie
Our favorite place on Eagle Beach was the Aru-bean Coffeehouse and Brasserie. This small family-owned coffeehouse offers a nice selection of coffees, breakfast bagels, and sandwiches. It’s in a commercial and medical complex near the beach.
We stopped in for lunch on our last day in Aruba. I had the turkey and pickle foccacia with a berry juice. Marisol had some Argentinian empanadas. The food is delicious but the coffee was a little too burnt for our liking.
