Airstream guidebook
Interesting sights
Sights that are either very close to Airstream or worth a drive.
Lots of history and great for pictures! 2 min drive from Airstream.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Ruines de Bushiribana
Lots of history and great for pictures! 2 min drive from Airstream.
Alto Vista Chapel
20 min drive
Mangel Halto
Best snorkeling
Plage d'Arashi
Beautiful beach and snorkel
Boca Catalina Beach
Beautiful Bay
Passes need be purchased online weeks before arrivals. Limited availability.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Renaissance Island
Passes need be purchased online weeks before arrivals. Limited availability.
This newly discovered pool is 2 min from airstream right next to goldmines. This exploration is wind and wave dependent and requires water shoes. Check with the host for up to date weather info.
7 recommandé par les habitants
New Small Natural Pool
This newly discovered pool is 2 min from airstream right next to goldmines. This exploration is wind and wave dependent and requires water shoes. Check with the host for up to date weather info.
Great view! The restaurant has lovely views, food is a hit or miss but a great option for drinks and appetizers.
249 recommandé par les habitants
Phare California
2 HudishibanaGreat view! The restaurant has lovely views, food is a hit or miss but a great option for drinks and appetizers.
The Atelier Aruba
Many of my favorite local artists under one roof.
Neighborhoods
Andicuri
AndicuriBeautiful Northshore Beach 15 min from Airstream. 4xwheel drive required
Great drive through Aruba's most expensive residential area . Leads to lighthouse,Catalina Bay and Arashi beach.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Malmok
Great drive through Aruba's most expensive residential area . Leads to lighthouse,Catalina Bay and Arashi beach.
Eagle Beach, Aruba
Food scene
Great Local Bakery offering local specialties and healthy sandwiches and soups. 6 min drive from Airstream #local but word is starting to get out. $
23 recommandé par les habitants
Huchada
328 4Great Local Bakery offering local specialties and healthy sandwiches and soups. 6 min drive from Airstream #local but word is starting to get out. $
Local Bakery with lots of sweet options and local snack food and good Smith&Dolars coffee. 3 min drive from Airstream
$
#verylocal
23 recommandé par les habitants
Bright Bakery
Local Bakery with lots of sweet options and local snack food and good Smith&Dolars coffee. 3 min drive from Airstream
$
#verylocal
Yanti Cafe Restaurant
105 WilhelminastraatGreat inexpensive Surinam Food #local not discovered $
Quinta del Carmen
Beautiful and good restaurant $$$$
Papiamento Restaurant
61 WashingtonBeautiful ambience $$$
Great lunch restaurant overlooking the northshore
72 recommandé par les habitants
Tierra del Sol Golf Course
Great lunch restaurant overlooking the northshore
Simple seafood. Deep-Fried only, its a local place overrun by tourists. If you get there by 11am you beat the crowds. Fresh fish and shrimp. #local but discovered
265 recommandé par les habitants
Zeerovers
270 SavanetaSimple seafood. Deep-Fried only, its a local place overrun by tourists. If you get there by 11am you beat the crowds. Fresh fish and shrimp. #local but discovered
Wilhelmina Restaurant
74 Wilhelminastraatreservations required
El Gaucho
80 Wilhelminastraatgreat argentinian steak
Wonderful local restaurant with many local dishes. Reservations a must.$$$
6 recommandé par les habitants
Taste My Aruba
57 WilhelminastraatWonderful local restaurant with many local dishes. Reservations a must.$$$
Great stop for lunch on the way to Baby or Roger's beach. #local but discovered
22 recommandé par les habitants
Kamini's Kitchen
St.ChristoffelbergwegGreat stop for lunch on the way to Baby or Roger's beach. #local but discovered
Chalet Suisse
246 J.E. Irausquin BlvdExcellent Food! Reservations required. $$$
Great local seafood. The ambiance is not my favorite but definitely wonderful seafood. They don't take reservations so getting there early is adviced.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Wacky Wahoo's
33B Rte 3Great local seafood. The ambiance is not my favorite but definitely wonderful seafood. They don't take reservations so getting there early is adviced.
O'Niel Caribbean Kitchen
15 Bernard van de Veen ZeppenfeldstraatBest Curry Goat on the island. #local
Such great food. My favorite right now. $$$ Just love this place.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Lima Bistro
2 WeststraatSuch great food. My favorite right now. $$$ Just love this place.
Fruktos Health Aruba
7Great Smoothie place 8 min from Airstream #local $
Surfside Beach Bar
simple place on the water next to airport.
Pinchos Bar and Grill
7 L.G. Smith Blvd (Sasakiweg)Great outdoor place
Po-Ké Ono
9 Lloyd G. Smith BoulevardGreat bowls and sushi
Infini
266 J.E. Irausquin Boulevard Food that is art. Amazing experience for gourmet food. $$$$
Azar Aruba
Excellent food. $$$
Eduardos Hideaway
Healthy and vegan options. Delivery to Airstream possible for a 6$ fee. #local
Universal Restaurant
71 WilhelminastraatBest Chinese food on the island. Take out recommended. #local
Lovely and relaxed beach bar and grill. It's inside the Manchebo hotel but the hotel is very relaxed and in my opinion has the best beach view while eating. When you are ready to mix a bit with other tourists this is a great option since its very relaxed ambience for a hotel.
Pega Pega Beach Bar and Grill
Lovely and relaxed beach bar and grill. It's inside the Manchebo hotel but the hotel is very relaxed and in my opinion has the best beach view while eating. When you are ready to mix a bit with other tourists this is a great option since its very relaxed ambience for a hotel.
Mauchi Smoothies
87 Savanetagreat smoothies #verylocal but word is getting around
Heard nothing but great feedback from this. Great setting, its still a bit of a insider place.
Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant
Heard nothing but great feedback from this. Great setting, its still a bit of a insider place.
Great Indonesian Food. #local secret Hardgroove cafe is nearby and it's a great place if your like jazz music. Music bingo every Wednesday.
Nusa Aruba
Great Indonesian Food. #local secret Hardgroove cafe is nearby and it's a great place if your like jazz music. Music bingo every Wednesday.
The LionFish Snack Aruba
100 ParaderaGreat local food shack. !!!Only open on Saturdays !!!!
This is a super kept secret that I am only sharing with my guests. Excellent breakfast
.Theoffer dinner as well but I have not been. Super local, hole in the wall place with fantastic prices. No menu. Only fresh items available that day. Come hungry. South American cuisine mixed with international.🤫 Neighborhood is not my favorite at night so please don’t leave any valuables in the car at night.
Edit: their breakfast is a traditional Venezuelan breakfast with the best juice. Farm style.
La Tavola
This is a super kept secret that I am only sharing with my guests. Excellent breakfast
.Theoffer dinner as well but I have not been. Super local, hole in the wall place with fantastic prices. No menu. Only fresh items available that day. Come hungry. South American cuisine mixed with international.🤫 Neighborhood is not my favorite at night so please don’t leave any valuables in the car at night.
Edit: their breakfast is a traditional Venezuelan breakfast with the best juice. Farm style.
Aruba Made
Lots of local products under one roof.
West Deck
Lloyd G. Smith BoulevardExcellent ceviche and great outdoor low key restaurant.
This is a very cute place. Excellent menu with many healthy options. Reasonable priced and outstanding attention to details. Highly recommend.
Les Cappuchinas Cafe & Eaterie
This is a very cute place. Excellent menu with many healthy options. Reasonable priced and outstanding attention to details. Highly recommend.
HardGrooves jazz cafe, Aruba
Great live music and ambience
Great sushi and they deliver to airstream property. Closed on Sundays !
8 recommandé par les habitants
Tatami Sushi Bar
124 L.G. Smith BoulevardGreat sushi and they deliver to airstream property. Closed on Sundays !
Sightseeing
Here are a few tours we recommend or have heard great things about.
Phare California
2 HudishibanaNice view and sometimes they are open for tours.
Definitely worth a visit and a jeep rental if you are into nature.
ATV/UTV's are not permitted inside the Park.
211 recommandé par les habitants
Parc national d'Arikok
70 San FuegoDefinitely worth a visit and a jeep rental if you are into nature.
ATV/UTV's are not permitted inside the Park.
Love this whole stretch of beach . From Druif beach to Eagle beach. Beaches are public and you can also rent chairs at Eagle beach
10 recommandé par les habitants
Manchebo Beach
Love this whole stretch of beach . From Druif beach to Eagle beach. Beaches are public and you can also rent chairs at Eagle beach
Tours
Heard great things about this tour.
Studio Murano Art
22 Ayo2 min from Airstream. Offers glassblowing and food.
Cute place for a quick tour and every first Sunday of the month, a lovely Farmer's market is held. Many local products and one of our favorite things to do in Aruba.
Aruba Ostrich Farm
Cute place for a quick tour and every first Sunday of the month, a lovely Farmer's market is held. Many local products and one of our favorite things to do in Aruba.
Alto Vista Winery & Distillery
New venture in Aruba that is getting great reviews.
Lovely place to visit and donate some time and money to.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Donkey Sanctuary Aruba
Lovely place to visit and donate some time and money to.
Lava Aruba Glass Studio
Great stop if you are interested in this type of art.
Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
115 PitastraatPepe Margo
The Shack Aruba
Wonderful Kayak / snorkeling tours
Aruba Outdoor Adventures
San BarbolaExcellent kayaking and snorkel tours.
Coffee drive thru
This is a drive through coffee place about 7 min from house. Local but about same pricing as Starbucks.
Island Grind Coffee Paradera
This is a drive through coffee place about 7 min from house. Local but about same pricing as Starbucks.
Drive through coffee place. Good coffee and great menu. Same pricing as Starbucks.
Santos Coffee With Soul (Drive-Thru)
Drive through coffee place. Good coffee and great menu. Same pricing as Starbucks.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Réservez avant de partir
Please take re-usable shopping bags
It is against the law to give plastic bags at the grocery stores. Please take reusable shopping bags from inside brown box by BBQ before shopping.
Que faut-il apporter ?
Please pack following items for the Airstream
Sunscreen, Flip Flops, Hiking shoes or good sneakers and Mosquito repellent of your choice. Don't forget your Netflix password.
Se déplacer dans les environs
Parking
There is a Parking fee in downtown from 9 am- 3 pm, Monday through Saturday.
Never park in yellow marked spots. White spots only
Réservez avant de partir
Airport Departing Info
For US departure make sure to be at the check-in counter 3 hours prior to departure due to US pre-clearance. European and South America departures 2 hours are sufficient.
Réservez avant de partir
Tours we love
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