sun bay

Freyfrey747

We went later in the day and there was almost no one around. It was like having a private beach to ourselves. Theres beautiful wild horses that graze in the field by the beach. We saw 3 new foals with their mothers.

loonwatchers1993

Sun Bay is really big and very scenic. It is great for swimming and enjoying views over the Caribbean at the end of the day. The sand is wide and ranges in texture. Lots of spots with shade. It is nice that you can visit the big Sun Bay beach and then for variety travel to smaller Media Luna and Navio Beaches all for the same small admission charge.

703jennye

Sun Bay is a perfect place to spend the day. The bay is larger than most on the island and offers many options for parking yourself amongst the palm trees. You can be secluded or next to others, its really your choice on most days. We enjoyed swimming in the water as there are no waves, but when its windy there is a slight pull in the water, so choose your swimming path wisely. Also, if you have small children there is a small break, literally about a foot of sand, where the water pushes against the beach. You have to be just on the other side of it, so most parents were holding their children while swimming. The beach is long and a great place for walking in the morning or evening. We saw many locals walking up on the road that is dirt and runs the whole beach. I opted to walk on the sand and enjoyed looking at all the small shells and coral that washes up in certain areas. We brought along lunch and an ice chest, but there appeared to be a place to get drinks at the entrance. Fee is $2 per car. Great beach!

TarheelsofVa

Large beautiful bay that you can walk around from Esperanza. Tidepools galore and the wild horses seem to love the place. Was too windy for us to snorkel while we were there, but enjoyed walking the shoreline.

Tsquared54

What a great spot! Not far from Esperanza and it's the first beach in a long string (including Bio Bay) down some pretty rough dirt roads. What's great about Sun Bay is if you don't have a four-wheeler you can park right at the public concession stand area, go have a coconut rum drink (the coconut is custom-cut for you by the server at the lunch place), order some wonderful burritos, carnitas, fried fish or whatever they are cooking that day, and then just go chill on the beach. We recommend, however, that you drive just a little way down the dirt road and go to the far end of Sun Bay. The water is calmer there and you can sit under the coconut trees and just watch the world go by. Fabulous spot.

SSulli

Nice beach! Great swimming. And there's a guy that sells coconuts which he fills with Rum which is yummy! Best part tho is after you drink it down you take it back and he will carve out the coconut meat and it's about the most incredible thing I have ever had!

JugNancy

This is the only beach charging to drive in on weekends only. There are lifeguards on the weekends. As you drive down the beach you will often see the Paso Fino horse families with egrets picking ticks off their back.

Nittfan

This beach is very close to town (Esperanza) and is the most "developed" of the beaches. It offers many pavillions, a modern building with flush toilets and a restaurant. Easy access to this beach from town via walking, or if you drive in there is a $2.00 charge. The beach itself is a large, curving bay with soft sand and is quite beautiful. There is abundant shelter from the sun from trees and pavilions. Very nice place!

JFC63

Huge beach, clear water, not crowded, amazing views, clean sand, pretty close to a town, easy access.

nychef58

My wife and I camped there for five beautiful nights.The facilities are available 24 hours and there is security.Clean bathrooms with paper. The small stand with kitchen is available for food and coconuts!Plus items you might nee,ice etc .Very nice and helpful owner. It's just a short walk to the Green Store (groceries) Town (Esperanza ) is also within walking distance. An all around fantastic place to stay, if you like to camp and be Next to the beach.

659katiet

I have never tasted coconut like the one I had while visiting this beach. Not only was it a lovely drink, but I took back the coconut when I'd drunk it all, and the man cut the coconut meat up for me. AMAZING. Along with the easy shade of the palm trees and the warm sandy swim in the ocean... this was the perfect beach trip I could have had:)

eatsoutalot1

There are many secluded beaches in Vieques that are worth exploring, which we did, but we kept finding ourselves heading back to Sun Bay where there are palm trees for shade if wanted and even on a busy weekend day in February one can find a spot with solitude. An idyllic Caribbean beach experience.

JoD686

a short walk out of Esperenza and you can walk right along the beach to get to it. Plenty of room so it never felt busy. Awesome setting, shade under the bigger palms and at one end toiled facilites and a super great little cafe / snack bar with the most wonderful host

David49b

Friends of ours who've been to Vieques many times suggested that we should meet them at Sun Beach. We may not have gone, had they not asked us to meet them there, as we're not big on manicured, 'developed' beaches with bathrooms, outdoor showers, bar-b-ques, et al. Oh my, were we wrong. Yes, it's got the tourist facilities, but it is also so big, that one can find a spot without anyone else nearby. The sand is pure and white, and there is some shade from coconut palms and large sea grape bushes. It's a lovely tropical beach with easy parking (entrance is $ 2) and one does NOT have to leave windows open & your car unlocked, as you have to do at all the other, more remote island beaches. Sun Bay beach is really lovely. Go!

70lindah

The beach experience was excellent. The sea was a bit rough due to recent stormy weather but the long stretch of beach was great for walking. Nice bathrooms. The horses on Vieques as well as the friendly dogs are a nice touch.