There’s no shortage of amazing beaches in the Caribbean—from the white sands of Maundays Bay in Anguilla to the remote beauty of Colombier Beach in St. Barts—but only one can be named the best.
According to TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches, the No. 1 beach in the Caribbean is found in Aruba. Known as one of the island’s least crowded beaches, Eagle Beach is wide and relatively quiet. It also has everything you need for a relaxing vacation; the travel research platform says the beach is particularly good for white sand, watersports, and calm water.
“The sand is incredibly soft, and because it’s made of coral rather than rocks, it doesn’t heat up under the sun—meaning you can walk barefoot without worrying about burning your feet. The water is a stunning aquamarine, crystal-clear, and free from algae or jellyfish. It’s perfect for snorkeling with kids, as the calm, wave-free waters are safe and filled with tiny fish. The water is also pleasantly lukewarm, making it ideal for a relaxing swim,” says one reviewer.
Another shared that if you’re walking or running along the beach, the “sight of the Fofoti tree every step feel special.” In fact, Eagle Beach is home to two of the most famous (and photographed) Fofoti trees in Aruba. (Native to Aruba, the tree is characterized by its twisted trunk and is called Buttonwood in English.)
Methodology
To determine which beach comes in at No. 1, TripAdvisor looked at the destinations that “receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the TripAdvisor community over a 12-month period” and created a “comprehensive analysis of global beach reviews.” And there are thousands of reviews from travelers praising Eagle Beach.
Although some travelers note that beach chair rentals can be expensive ($50 for two chairs), there’s free parking, public restrooms, and shared areas to get a reprieve from the powerful Caribbean sun. Plus, the beach is close to several timeshares and resorts, and some of the properties provide chairs and palapas (thatch-roofed beach shelters) for guests.
Still, it manages to feel spacious and serene. To experience Eagle Beach at its best, TripAdvisor recommends visiting from April to August, when “the weather is excellent with fewer crowds than the peak season.”
If you’ve already been to Eagle Beach and want to discover other award-winning beaches in the Caribbean, here’s the top 10 list.
Eagle Beach: Palm – Eagle Beach, ArubaPlaya Varadero: Varadero, CubaBavaro Beach: Bavaro, Dominican RepublicBaby Beach: San Nicolas, ArubaPlaya Pilar: Cayo Guillermo, Jardines del Rey ArchipelagoCas Abao Beach: Curaçao, CuraçaoOrient Bay Beach: Orient Bay, St Martin / St MaartenTrunk Bay Beach: St. John, U.S. Virgin IslandsMagens Bay: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsMaho Beach: Maho, St Martin / St Maarten
For the full ranking and list, visit tripadvisor.com.
