Beaches in Bonaire
Explore 21 beaches in Bonaire
1000 Steps Beach
Scenic beach accessed by descending approximately 67 limestone steps down a cliff. Excellent snorkeling and diving with beautiful elkhorn coral and frequent sea turtle sightings.
Atlantis Beach
Also known as Kite Beach. Home to kiteboarders with constant trade winds. Fun to watch colorful kiters in action or take lessons.
Bachelor's Beach
Small secluded beach at the base of a 3-meter cliff accessed by stairs. Narrow sandy shore that disappears at high tide. Popular local snorkeling spot with crystal-clear waters.
Boka Kokolishi
Unique black sand beach in Washington Slagbaai National Park at Bonaire's northern tip. Sand colored by crushed shells of tiny black snails. Not safe for swimming due to strong currents.
Boka Slagbaai
Beach in Washington Slagbaai National Park at a former plantation harbor. Features historic yellow buildings, cliff jumping, snorkeling, and good chance of seeing sea turtles. Has restrooms.
Chogogo Beach
Resort beach at Chogogo Dive & Beach Resort with excellent facilities including lazy river and pool. Home to Bari Reef, one of Bonaire's best dive sites with exceptional biodiversity.
Donkey Beach
Also known as Playa Palu di Mangel (Beach of Almond Trees). Located near the airport with abundant shade from almond trees. Popular with locals, food trucks often present.
Eden Beach
Resort beach near Kralendijk with 112 meters of sandy shore. Shallow water loaded with marine life, excellent for snorkeling. Water taxi departure point for Klein Bonaire.
Lac Cai Beach
Hidden beach among the mangroves of Lac Bay, perfect for spotting sea turtles in the seagrass. Popular local gathering spot on Sundays with BBQs and fresh seafood.
No Name Beach
Pristine white sand beach on uninhabited Klein Bonaire island, accessible only by water taxi. One of Bonaire's most beautiful beaches with excellent drift snorkeling and frequent sea turtle sightings.
Pink Beach
Long beach (1.5km) on the southwest coast near the salt pans. Formerly pink-colored from crushed foraminifera shells, now mostly fossilized coral. Quiet and uncrowded with good swimming.
Playa Benge
Beach in Washington Slagbaai National Park situated between ancient limestone cliff formations. Great for diving and snorkeling with beautiful coral. For experienced divers.
Playa Chikitu
Beautiful white sand beach in Washington Slagbaai National Park with Bonaire's only sand dunes. Sea turtles nest here. Swimming not recommended due to dangerous rip tides and strong waves.
Playa Frans
Remote beach at the North Point of Bonaire with small sandy areas amid rocky terrain. Somewhat difficult to access but worth the effort for the secluded experience.
Playa Funchi
Bonaire's westernmost beach in Washington Slagbaai National Park. Rocky beach with small picnic areas. Excellent spot for flamingo watching at nearby salt pans.
Playa Lechi
Large white sandy public beach covered in palm trees near Eden Beach Resort in downtown Kralendijk. Easy access to restaurants and shops. Rocky entry to water.
Sorobon Beach
Stunning sandy beach on Lac Bay, world-renowned for windsurfing. Shallow calm waters (about 1 meter deep) perfect for beginners and families. One of Bonaire's most beautiful beaches.
Te Amo Beach
Beautiful white sandy public beach near Bonaire's airport with excellent beginner snorkeling. Popular with locals, especially on Sundays for BBQs. Great spot for plane spotting and sunset viewing.
Wayaka Beach
Three beaches (Wayaka I, II, III) in Washington Slagbaai National Park. Wayaka II is most popular with stone staircase access. Small white sandy beaches excellent for snorkeling with colorful parrotfish.
White Pan Beach
Historic beach near the salt pans featuring rows of tiny white coral stone slave huts from the 1850s. Striking setting between turquoise sea and pink salt pans.
Windsock Beach
Family-friendly beach with shallow water, smooth entry, and shade. Named after the nearby Grand Windsock resort. Ideal for families with children.
