Villa 17 Guidebook
Surfboard Rentals
Best Surfboard Rental Selection and super friendly.
93 locals recommend
Mar Azul Surf Shop - Surfboard & Paddleboard Rentals - Vacation Rental
Best Surfboard Rental Selection and super friendly.
Beach/Surfing
Survival Beach
6 Cliff RdBeach/Table Top Surf Spot
Surfer's Beach
Cliff RoadBeach/Surfer's Beach Surf Spot
Borinquen Beach
Borínquen AvenueNice beach super close to BQN airport.
Beach/Surf Spot - Ruins is a known spot on the way. You definitely need a car with some clearance/lift. Road to wilderness gets super bowly and you'll get to a point where you'll drive at a walking pace.
61 locals recommend
Wilderness Beach, Base Ramey
Beach/Surf Spot - Ruins is a known spot on the way. You definitely need a car with some clearance/lift. Road to wilderness gets super bowly and you'll get to a point where you'll drive at a walking pace.
Playa Peña Blanca (Wishing Wells)
Beach/Wishing Well Surf Spot
Playa India (Natural)
Gas Chamber Surf Spot
Beach/Surf Spot - has fun party vibe, good snorkeling along pier.
543 locals recommend
Crash Boat Beach (snorkel)
Beach/Surf Spot - has fun party vibe, good snorkeling along pier.
Beautiful Beach in Rincon 18 minutes from Villa - can get windy in afternoon. Surf rentals available onsite.
56 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
Km4 Hm 7 Carretera 413 RamalBeautiful Beach in Rincon 18 minutes from Villa - can get windy in afternoon. Surf rentals available onsite.
Great sandy beach close to casita. Nice reef breaks out front.
22 locals recommend
Playa Pico de Piedra
Great sandy beach close to casita. Nice reef breaks out front.
Playa Domes
Beach that usually has waves for surfing - current can be strong.
Great snorkeling/big wave surfing. Snorkeling rentals available on-site (web search to confirm hours). Getting your snorkel in before 9am will beat the crowd.
196 locals recommend
Steps Beach - Reserva Marina Tres Palmas
Great snorkeling/big wave surfing. Snorkeling rentals available on-site (web search to confirm hours). Getting your snorkel in before 9am will beat the crowd.
20 minutes from Villa. Great sandy beach good for swimming and family fun. Calm Waters. Restaurant/bar nearby for drinks on the beach. Walking distance to Rincon art walk/restaurants.
84 locals recommend
Balneario De Rincón Puerto Rico
11 Cll Antiguo Club Nautico20 minutes from Villa. Great sandy beach good for swimming and family fun. Calm Waters. Restaurant/bar nearby for drinks on the beach. Walking distance to Rincon art walk/restaurants.
45 minutes from villa. Great family beach/party vibe on weekend days. Advanced surfing, beginning surfing, snorkeling can all happen at once in basically the same area. Calm area for swimming. Surf rentals and lesson available onsite. Parking free on street or park in lot super close to beach access for $10.
275 locals recommend
Jobos Beach
45 minutes from villa. Great family beach/party vibe on weekend days. Advanced surfing, beginning surfing, snorkeling can all happen at once in basically the same area. Calm area for swimming. Surf rentals and lesson available onsite. Parking free on street or park in lot super close to beach access for $10.
Most popular surfing spot in the area, get's super good and is usually clean all day. Crowd can get large, but there are a few main take off spots - early bird gets the worm here, or later in the day when locals are surfed out. Easy free public parking.
33 locals recommend
Maria's Beach
Puerto Rico 4413Most popular surfing spot in the area, get's super good and is usually clean all day. Crowd can get large, but there are a few main take off spots - early bird gets the worm here, or later in the day when locals are surfed out. Easy free public parking.
Food scene
Seafood, indoor and outdoor dining, 1 mile from the villa - great view/sunsets.
37 locals recommend
Waves Seafoo Restaurant
boSeafood, indoor and outdoor dining, 1 mile from the villa - great view/sunsets.
Acai Bowls right on ocean within 5 minute drive/2 miles of the villa.
29 locals recommend
Tip Top Acai Shop
Camino PlayaAcai Bowls right on ocean within 5 minute drive/2 miles of the villa.
Olajas Bar
Camino PlayaSurf Spot Out Front (Pico de Piedra/BC's)
Tamboo
Carretera 413 RamalNight out.
Casa Verde Hotel
Carretera 413 RamalNight out.
Calypso Café & Tropical Bar
Puerto Rico 4413Maria's surf spot is right out front.
Outdoor dining/drinking on water next to good beach for swimming.
163 locals recommend
Harbor Restaurant
Paseo Bachon VelazquezOutdoor dining/drinking on water next to good beach for swimming.
Cafe 2 Go
Puerto Rico 413Cafe Puya
La Cambija
Calle CambijaOur favorite restaurant. You got to try their Jackfruit nachos!
Casa Isleña
Really great food & atmosphere right on Sandy Beach/Playa Antonio's.
Good, cheap food options super close to the casita - breakfast, lunch, dinner.
20 locals recommend
Panaderia Gabriel
Good, cheap food options super close to the casita - breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Super good food, affordable, great location right on the ocean, close to casita.
7 locals recommend
Fogata Beach
Super good food, affordable, great location right on the ocean, close to casita.
Great food, great sunset, great view of Desecheo Island right on the beach with sandy area for kids to play, and where adults can enjoy some drinks or sit and relax.
191 locals recommend
La copa llena
Black Eagle RoadGreat food, great sunset, great view of Desecheo Island right on the beach with sandy area for kids to play, and where adults can enjoy some drinks or sit and relax.
Sana Farm Stand
Puerto Rico 413Good food.
estela restaurant Rincon
road 115Good food.
Nice restaurant with bar only about a mile away with a good variety of options, reasonably priced, with all out door seating.
14 locals recommend
Ocean Boulevard
Nice restaurant with bar only about a mile away with a good variety of options, reasonably priced, with all out door seating.
Right on the beach with great sunset within a 5 minute drive.
21 locals recommend
Guayabo's Tropical Sunset
Puerto Rico 115Right on the beach with great sunset within a 5 minute drive.
Lunch spot - great rotisserie chicken, super affordable within a 5 minute drive - they always sell out.
29 locals recommend
Rancho Carbon Express
Puerto Rico 115Lunch spot - great rotisserie chicken, super affordable within a 5 minute drive - they always sell out.
Sightseeing
Taino Divers
564 Black Eagle RdSnorkel/Scuba - boat trips to Desecheo Island
Plaza Pública
Hosts weekly Farmer's Market and Art Walk.
Paddleboard tours, lessons, rentals - also they rent snorkels, masks & fins.
73 locals recommend
Rincon Paddleboards
Paddleboard tours, lessons, rentals - also they rent snorkels, masks & fins.
Waterfalls
45 minute drive from the villa , paved trails (many stairs/steps due to elevation changes) leading to 2 waterfalls within a 5/15 minute walk from the parking area. Parking is $10/vehicle. Restaurant with good food/pricing located on site. Water shoes recommended due to slippery rocks in river.
203 locals recommend
Gozalandia Hiking Area
Sector Lechuza45 minute drive from the villa , paved trails (many stairs/steps due to elevation changes) leading to 2 waterfalls within a 5/15 minute walk from the parking area. Parking is $10/vehicle. Restaurant with good food/pricing located on site. Water shoes recommended due to slippery rocks in river.
Super short walk down from the road, best to park on road rather than try driving down - can be a fun place to visit.
16 locals recommend
El Ultimo Brinco
Super short walk down from the road, best to park on road rather than try driving down - can be a fun place to visit.
Shopping
Great place to pick up a souvenir T, Hoodie or Hat - or a bathing suit/sun shirt.
73 locals recommend
Playero® Surf Shop
Great place to pick up a souvenir T, Hoodie or Hat - or a bathing suit/sun shirt.
The Uncharted Studio
6 C. SolGreat shop to check out.
Ocean State of Mind
#4 Cll ProgresoGreat vibes, geared towards women/home goods.