Palm Beach: Aruba's Lively High-Rise Hub
Experience the excitement of Aruba at Palm Beach: white sands, turquoise waters, high-rise hotels, and vibrant nightlife.
Palm Beach, Aruba, is a two-mile strip renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters, and concentration of high-rise hotels. This lively beach offers calm waters perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and various water sports. Adjacent to the hotels is a shopping district with malls, restaurants, and casinos, providing plenty of entertainment.
A brief summary to Palm Beach
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Local tips
- Take a walk along the beach at dawn or sunset for exercise and quiet reflection.
- Enjoy happy hour at one of the many beach bars for sunset cocktails.
- Explore the shopping malls for souvenirs and entertainment.
- Try some of the local cuisine at the restaurants along the beach.
- Enjoy the calm waters, perfect for swimming and water sports.
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Getting There
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Public Transport
Arubus, the local bus service, provides regular transportation to Palm Beach from Oranjestad and other parts of the island. From the main bus terminal in Oranjestad, buses depart frequently to the hotel district. A single trip ticket costs $2.60 (4.50 AWG). A round-trip ticket is $5 (8.75 AWG), and an unlimited day pass is available for $10 (17.50 AWG). Buses run every 15 minutes from 5:45 am to 6:00 pm, and every 40 minutes until 11:30 pm.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Aruba, including at the airport and in Oranjestad. A taxi from the airport to Palm Beach costs approximately $30 during the day and $33 at night. From the cruise port or downtown Oranjestad, a taxi to Palm Beach will cost around $31. Note that there may be a $3 surcharge on Sundays, official holidays, and between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. Taxis usually only accept cash.
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Walking
Palm Beach is easily walkable, with a long sidewalk running along the strip. If you are staying in one of the high-rise hotels, you can easily walk to restaurants, shops, and attractions in the Palm Beach area. You can walk through any hotel (except RIU and Barcelo) to get to the beach.
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Driving
If driving to Palm Beach, free parking can be found in several locations. You can park for free in the MooMba Beach parking lot, along the road across from the RIU, headed north to the Hilton, or on the east side of the street across from the Hilton and RIU. Paid parking is available at the Hyatt parking lot and the Palm Beach Plaza Mall. Be aware of parking signs to avoid fines.
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