Looking for the best beaches in April? I have 18 excellent and warm choices, from the US and Caribbean, all the way to Europe!
Let’s all welcome the warm weather that comes in April! As we finally shake off the chill of winter, it’s the best time to start thinking about beach trips (I actually do this every month though).
Spring is my absolute favorite season to hit the beach. The weather is just right — not too hot, and the rain is usually at a minimum — making it the perfect combo for a beach trip!
I’ve put together a list of the best beaches to visit in April, with spots in the US, the Caribbean, and Europe. These beaches not only offer the warmest weather, but also the best vibes, and plenty of activities to keep you busy.
I also ranked them by their average temperatures to make choosing your beach escape easier! Let’s get into it!
Key Takeaways
- The best beaches in April in the US are in the USVI, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Florida, and California.
- The Caribbean beaches that are best in April are in Mexico, Curacao, Barbados, Turks and Caicos, and Belize.
- Most of Europe is still chilly in April, but Spain and Italy have warm beaches.
Table of Contents
Best Beaches to Visit in April in the US
1. Magens Bay Beach, St. Thomas, USVI
April Temperature and Weather
High 88 / Low 79. April is mostly sunny with breezy conditions.
Overview
On the list of the top-10 most beautiful beaches in the WORLD, Magens Bay Beach is the quintessential Caribbean beach with clear turquoise water, a touch of pink in the soft white sand, a lush backdrop, and swaying palm trees.
It’s a bay so the water is calm– and so are the vibes. Snorkeling is great, swimming is safe, and you might even catch adults laying on floats with a drink in hand. Only downside is that there’s an entrance fee for anyone 13+.
Amenities
Magens Bay Beach has food options, a rental shop, showers, restrooms, picnic tables, changing rooms, and lifeguards.
Where to Stay
✅ For a low-key resort on the bay: check prices and book your stay at Flamboyan on the Bay Resort here!
2. Monserrate Beach, Luquillo, Puerto Rico
April Temperature and Weather
High 87 / Low 70. Mostly sunny with warm temperatures.
Overview
Monserrate Beach has a calming vibe with swaying palm trees welcoming you as soon as you step in. It’s huge, so you’ll have plenty of room for yourself, and the backdrop of lush green mountains is gorgeous.
It’s protected by a coral reef so the waves are calm (great for small kids!), so you can lounge in the water or do some snorkeling. The famous Luquillo Food Kiosks are next to the beach, and a short drive away is the famous El Yunque Rainforest, the only tropical rainforest in the US.
Amenities
Monserrate Beach has lifeguards, restrooms, showers, chair and kayak rentals, and food nearby.
Where to Stay
✅ For a crowd-pleasing beachside hotel: check prices and book your stay at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort here!
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3. Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
April Temperature and Weather
High 83 / Low 68. Oahu is mostly sunny, with minimal rain in the spring.
Overview
Waikiki Beach is a Hawaiian dream; the weather is perfect, the beach is gorgeous, and the water is clear with vibrant coral reefs.
In addition to relaxing on the beach, surfing and water sports are very popular. (My first time surfing ever was on Oahu and I had a blast! The instructors are awesome.) Waikiki Beach is also surrounded by everything you’ll need—shopping, dining, desserts, plenty of amazing hotels, and countless activities.
Amenities and Activities
This beach is perfect for surfing, along with other water activities like swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. It has lifeguards, restrooms, showers, food concessions, and picnic tables.
Where to Stay
✅ For a family paradise: check prices and book the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort here!
✅ For beautiful, old-school Hawaiian vibes: check prices and book the The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort here!
4. Siesta Key, Florida
April Temperature and Weather
High 82 / Low 63. The weather is pleasantly warm and breezy with mostly sunny days.
Overview
Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Siesta Key is consistently ranked among the best in the world. The sand, made of 99% pure quartz, is super soft and stays cool to the touch, even on hot days.
The water is shallow and calm, making it a great spot for swimming. Plus, with plenty of water sports and activities to enjoy and the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, there is fun for everyone. You’ll also find a variety of dining options, local shops, and a lively vibe nearby to add to the fun!
Amenities and Activities
At Siesta Key Beach, you’ll find restrooms, outdoor showers, lifeguards, rental shops, chair and umbrella rentals, food nearby, picnic shelters, a playground, and parking. It’s a great spot for swimming, fishing, sunbathing, kayaking, boating, and biking.
Where to Stay
✅ For an adorable stay in a beach suite walking distance to Siesta Key: check prices and book Tropical Breeze Resort by clicking here!
5. Ka'anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii
April Temperature and Weather
High 80 / Low 73. April is usually sunny with minimal rain.
Overview
A previous winner for America’s Best Beach, Ka’anapali Beach has soft golden sands, clear waters, and a fun vibe.
There are resorts that line the beach plus a mall, restaurants, and activities around. So, if you want action, this is your spot.
Snorkeling is amazing around Black Rock, especially at the north end of the beach. (I saw every single color of fish when I went!) You can also visit the booths along the beach and sign up to go parasailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, on a boat, or for surfing lessons.
Amenities and Activities
Snorkeling, parasailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, boating, and surfing are all available at Ka’anapali Beach. There are lifeguards, restrooms and showers, parking, with lots of restaurants and shops nearby.
Where to Stay
✅ A condo resort for the best family-friendly stay (we LOVED it): check prices and book your stay at OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort and Spa here!
✅ For a luxury stay with breathtaking views in front of the famous Black Rock (we LOVED it here too!): check prices and book your stay at the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa here!
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6. Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island, Texas
April Temperature and Weather
High 80 / Low 69. April offers a pleasant climate with sunny days and low chances of rain.
Overview
Did you know you can get tropical vibes in Texas? South Padre Island is 34 miles of light sand beach between the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay.
Isla Blanca Park is known as the best beach in the area. There are countless beach and water activities offered, plus plenty of food options to choose from in the area too.
(Fun fact, I used to vacation here every summer growing up!)
Amenities and Activities
Besides lounging on the beach, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing are also popular activities. For the more adventurous, there’s beach horseback riding, jet skis, and parasailing. The beach has parking, picnic areas, restrooms, and lifeguards.
Where to Stay
✅ For an upscale resort on the beach: check prices and book your stay at Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island here!
7. Clearwater Beach, Florida
April Temperature and Weather
High 77 / Low 68. April is mostly sunny and breezy.
Overview
Clearwater Beach is a classic Florida beach. It’s got soft, white sand and a super laid-back, family-friendly vibe that makes it a go-to spot for anyone.
Water sports like parasailing and jet skiing are popular, and the boardwalk area is filled with shops, restaurants, and fun things to do, so you’ll never be bored. A stop at Pier 60 is a must—especially at sunset for the awesome nightly celebrations.
Amenities and Activities
Clearwater Beach is great for swimming, fishing, water sports, and boat tours. The beach has restrooms, showers, foot-washing stations, volleyball nets, playground, pavilions, and lifeguards.
Where to Stay
✅ For an upscale, beachfront hotel with amazing amenities: check prices and book the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach by clicking here!
8. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
April Temperature and Weather
High 72 / Low 52.
Overview
Get ready for some FUN. The wide, white sand beach are perfect to relax on, but what Myrtle Beach is really famous for is the amazing atmosphere!
You’ll have your choice of countless water sports, excursions, and activities to enjoy. And in the middle of 60 miles of sandy beach, it has a famous mile-long boardwalk, an iconic SkyWheel, live music, theaters, and amusement parks.
Amenities and Activities
Myrtle Beach offers boat and jetski rentals, parasailing, fishing, and various boat cruises. There are restrooms, showers, water sport rentals, and a boardwalk.
Where to Stay
✅ A family-friendly favorite away from the bustle with multi-room suites, a lazy river, and multiple pools: check prices and book your stay at the Island Vista Resort by clicking here!
9. Main Beach, Laguna Beach, California
April Temperature and Weather
High 72/ Low 49. April is mildly cool with sunny skies.
Overview
Main Beach is the hot spot in well-known Laguna Beach because of the golden sands, blueish/greenish waters, striking views, and amazing amenities.
You can enjoy basketball, volleyball, a big grassy area, a boardwalk, and a play structure for the kids. As for water sports, (you’ll need a wetsuit because the water is chilly!) you can body board, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard. The beach area is walkable too so, you’ll find plenty of restaurants, museums, art galleries, and shopping nearby.
Amenities and Activities
Main Beach has basketball courts, volleyball nets, a boardwalk, play structure. Parking, lifeguards, and restrooms and showers are available.
Where to Stay
✅ A charming beachside inn with amazing location and perfect views: check prices and book the Capri Laguna on the Beach by clicking here!
10. Coronado Beach, California
April Temperature and Weather
High 68 / Low 56. April is sunny and mostly sunny, but can get chilly.
Overview
Coronado Beach has been voted #1 beach in America by Dr. Beach, top US beaches on TripAdvisor, and even featured in the old film “Some Like it Hot.”
It’s a classic California beach town. It’s long and wide and even sparkles due to the mineral mica in the sand. There are beach chairs and cabanas, volleyball, firepits, tidepools, and calm waves for swimming or boogie boarding. Plus, Orange Avenue, full of restaurants and shops, is just a stroll away.
Amenities and Activities
Coronado Beach is great for swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, boating, and kayaking. The beach has lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic benches, rental shops, a playground, and volleyball nets.
Where to Stay
✅ The absolute best resort in San Diego for everyone: check prices and book your stay at Hotel Del Coronado here!
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Best Beaches in April in the Caribbean
11. Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
April Temperature and Weather
High 82 / Low 74. April is warm and sunny with a light breeze.
Overview
Isla Mujeres is a small, 5-mile-long island off of Mexico where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea. Playa Norte is the crown jewel of the island — the sand is powdery white, the water is clear, and coconut trees offer the best type of shade. It’s the place to enjoy a relaxing beach day with a refreshing drink in your hand.
The beach offers visitors everything they could want. The waters are shallow and calm, perfect for snorkeling and swimming. There are rental shops for kayaks and paddleboards. Plus, the beach is lined with plenty of beach bars with delicious food and drinks.
Amenities and Activities
At Playa Norte, you can swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard. There are restrooms, showers, beach chairs for rent, and food nearby.
Where to Stay
✅ A beachfront hotel with pools, on-site dining, and a spa: check prices and book the Ixchel Beach Hotel by clicking here!
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12. Blue Bay Beach, Curacao
April Temperature and Weather
High 86 / Low 77. April brings sunny days with gentle breezes.
Overview
A well-loved beach in Curacao, Blue Bay Beach is known for its crystal clear water and amazing marine life, making it a prime snorkeling and diving spot.
Because it’s a bay, if offers calm waters that are also perfect for swimming, so it’s a top spot for families. If you’d rather stay above water, kayak, paddleboard, and jet ski rentals are available. A resort sits on the beach and offers plenty of food and drinks, too!
Amenities and Activities
Snorkeling, diving, and paddleboarding are popular at Blue Bay Beach. There are restrooms, showers, beach chairs and umbrellas, food nearby, a rental shop, and a playground. There is an admission fee.
Where to Stay
✅ For a luxury resort with countless amenities right on the beach: check prices and book the Blue Bay Curacao Golf and Beach Resort by clicking here!
13. Carlisle Bay Beach, Barbados
April Temperature and Weather
High 84 / Low 77
Overview
Carlisle Bay is a stunning crescent-shaped beach with soft sand and the brightest turquoise water you’ve ever seen. What makes it even more special? There’s an underwater shipwreck that makes snorkeling and diving here a must!
The beach is a hot spot, so you’ll see people playing beach tennis, kayaking, jet skiing, or hopping on a boat tour. When you’re ready for a break, there are plenty of dining options nearby.
Amenities and Activities
Carlisle Bay Beach offers swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, jet skiing, beach tennis, and boat tours. There are restrooms, showers, water sport rentals, and food nearby.
Where to Stay
✅ For an upscale beachfront hotel with multiple pools, a beach bar, and on-site dining: check out the Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados by clicking here!
14. Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos
April Temperature and Weather
High 84 / Low 75. Warm weather and a minimal chance of rain.
Overview
Grace Bay is a Caribbean paradise, consistently ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The sand is soft and white, the water is crystal clear (and visibility over 100 feet!), and it’s squeaky clean — no rocks or seaweed, just 3 miles of pristine beach.
A nearby barrier reef keeps the waves calm, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling and swimming. Upscale resorts line the beach, so if you’re looking for luxury, this is your spot.
Amenities and Activities
Grace Bay Beach offers swimming, sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There are restrooms, showers, and restaurants.
Where to Stay
✅ For a luxury resort on the beach: check out The Sands at Grace Bay by clicking here!
15. Secret Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize
April Temperature and Weather
High 82 / Low
Overview
Escape over to Secret Beach, an off-the-beaten-path paradise on the west side of Ambergris Caye. The white sands, clear waters, and fun atmosphere are worth the 40-minute golf cart ride you have to take to get there.
Once you get there, ride around to find your spot at one of the many beach bars that line the water. You can either waste the day away enjoying the island vibes, hop in the calm waters for swimming or snorkeling, try out water sports like snorkeling, kayaking, or paddleboarding, or have some fun at the inflatable waterpark!
Amenities and Activities
Secret Beach offers swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and an inflatable water park. There are restrooms, showers,
16. Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
April Temperature and Weather
High 72 / Low 63. April is mild with plenty of sunshine.
Overview
Horseshoe Bay Beach is an absolute gem, famous in Bermuda for its pale pink sands and gorgeous turquoise waters, surrounded by limestone cliffs and rocky spots. Most people that go here claim it to be the best beach they’ve ever seen!
The water is calm, making it perfect for swimming or snorkeling. On the west end, sea stacks create a natural pool to take a dip in. And when you get hungry, there are food options nearby.
Amenities and Activities
Horseshoe Bay is great for swimming, snorkeling, and beach volleyball. There are restrooms, showers, beach chairs and umbrellas, water sport rentals, food nearby, and seasonal lifeguards.
Where to Stay
✅ For a stylish beachfront resort with pools, many dining options, and a spa: check prices and book the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club by clicking here!
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17. Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
April Temperature and Weather
High 73 / Low 62.
Overview
Playa de Las Teresitas is one of Tenerife’s best beaches, known for its soft, golden sand (imported from the Sahara!), stunning blue waters, and beautiful mountain backdrop.
The calm waters are great for swimming, there are daybeds and umbrellas to lounge on, small shops and cafes line the beach, and there are nearby hiking trails that offer gorgeous coastal views.
Amenities and Activities
Playa de Las Teresitas has restrooms, outdoor showers, changing rooms, and free parking. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent.
18. Spiaggia di San Vito lo Capo, Sicily, Italy
April Temperature and Weather
High 66 / Low 55. April is mild with sunny skies and light sea breezes.
Overview
Called the Caribbean of Europe, Spiaggia di San Vito lo Capo looks like a postcard — it’s truly stunning. It has clear turquoise water, soft sand, and a dramatic backdrop of mountains.
While the water might be too cold to swim in April, the beach atmosphere is still worth a visit. Beach clubs along the main beach create a fun vibe or you can relax on a beach chair to enjoy the sun and sea breezes.
Amenities and Activities
There are restrooms, showers, beach chairs and umbrellas, and food nearby.
Factors for Choosing a Beach in April
When choosing the best beaches to visit in April, consider the following factors:
Weather Conditions – Make sure the beach is sunny and warm with low chances of rain.
Travel Seasons – If you go when most people are on Spring Break, choose less popular beaches to avoid crowds and higher prices.
Affordability – Choosing a beach during its shoulder season will give you options for low-cost hotels and luxury options.
Activities Available – Make sure the destination offers your preferred activities like swimming, jet skiing, surfing, or hiking.
FAQs: Best Beaches in April
Is April a good month to go to the beach?
Yes, April is a fantastic month to visit the beach. The weather is warm but not scorching hot yet, and in certain locations, the large crowds haven’t arrived yet.
What’s the best beach to visit in April?
The best beach in April for you depends on what you are looking for. If you’d like a family friendly beach experience, hit up Clearwater Beach in Florida, Ka’anapali or Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, or Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. If you’d prefer a luxurious beach experience, try Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, Magens Bay Beach in the USVI, or Horseshoe Bay Beach in Bermuda.
Where is it hot and cheap in April?
In April, places like Playa Norte in Mexico or Isla Blanca Park in Texas will be hot and less expensive.
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Wrapping Up: April's Best Beaches
Whether you’re looking for crystal clear waters, fun water activities, or family-friendly fun, April is a great time to visit the beach.
From the vibrant shores of Hawaii to the mountainous shores of Italy, there are plenty of warm, stunning beaches to visit!
