Old San Juan to Escambron Beach

[CarolRoy]

Has anyone gone from the cruise ship in OSJ to Escambron Beach? Can we walk to it, take a city bus, or taxi? Or do you know of any beaches close by?

 

We will be in OSJ on HAL Westerdam on 12/7/11.

 

Thanks for any info. Carol

 

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[ajilimojil]

Perhaps this will answer your questions (quick Google search provided the info):

 

<<Balneario El Escambron (Escambron Beach) is the closest beach to Old San Juan, at the Third Millennium Park , just to the west of the Normandie Hotel (and Caribe Hilton).

 

The beach is within easy walking distance of the Normandie and Carib Hilton hotels, though from Old San Juan I’d recommend taking the local bus or a taxi.

 

The beach is crescent shaped with calm waters due to the coral reef just off shore. In 2007 is was named as one of Puerto Rico’s Blue Flag beaches and is open daily between 8:30am – 5pm with lifeguards on duty. During winter months (September – March). The beach is closed Mondays and Tuesdays (no lifeguards and facilities are closed, but you can still use the beach).

 

The reef provides an opportunity to snorkel and there is plenty of shade when you need to take a break from the sun.

 

Facilities at Escambron Beach include:

Outdoor showers

Restrooms

Escambron Beach Club restaurant

Local vendors

Picnic tables

Paid parking is available for $4 – use the entrance to the Third Millennium Park

>>

[CarolRoy]

Perhaps this will answer your questions (quick Google search provided the info):

 

<<Balneario El Escambron (Escambron Beach) is the closest beach to Old San Juan, at the Third Millennium Park , just to the west of the Normandie Hotel (and Caribe Hilton).

 

The beach is within easy walking distance of the Normandie and Carib Hilton hotels, though from Old San Juan I’d recommend taking the local bus or a taxi.

 

The beach is crescent shaped with calm waters due to the coral reef just off shore. In 2007 is was named as one of Puerto Rico’s Blue Flag beaches and is open daily between 8:30am – 5pm with lifeguards on duty. During winter months (September – March). The beach is closed Mondays and Tuesdays (no lifeguards and facilities are closed, but you can still use the beach).

 

The reef provides an opportunity to snorkel and there is plenty of shade when you need to take a break from the sun.

 

Facilities at Escambron Beach include:

Outdoor showers

Restrooms

Escambron Beach Club restaurant

Local vendors

Picnic tables

Paid parking is available for $4 – use the entrance to the Third Millennium Park

>>

 

Thanks for the great info. Do you know what bus number we would take from the pier to get to Escambron Beach or how much a taxi would be? Carol

 

2011 – Westerdam HAL – Dec. – E. Caribbean

2011 – Nieuw Amsterdam HAL – Oct. – Mediterranean

2011- Carnival Miracle – May – Eastern Caribbean

2010 – Nieuw Amsterdam HAL - Dec.- W. Caribbean

2010 – Celebrity Summit – Sept. - Bermuda

2010 – Serenade of the Seas - March - S. Caribbean

2009 – Crown Princess – W. Caribbean

2009 – Golden Princess - Alaska - Inside Passage

2009 – Coral Princess - Panama Canal Transit

2008 – Caribbean Princess - New Eng. & Canada

2008 – Serenade of the Seas - S. Caribbean

2007 – Explorer of the Seas - W. Caribbean

2006 – Golden Princess - S. Caribbean

2004 – Serenade of the Seas - S. Caribbean

2002 – Star Princess - Mexican Riviera

2002 – Dawn Princess - S. Caribbean

2000 – Carnival Inspiration - S. Caribbean

1999 – Carnival Paradise - W. Caribbean

1996 – Majesty (private) - Key West

1989 – Sovereign of the Seas - E. Caribbean