Guidebook for One Happy Island
Food Scene
Great spot for lunch or dinner on a pier overlooking Palm Beach. Their 5pm $4.50 happy hour has singing waitresses and is a great spot to watch the sunset.
-Turn right after leaving the property
- Cross at the crosswalk
- Turn left onto the sidewalk at the “Welcome Home” billboard.
- Follow the sidewalk/boardwalk until you get to the first pier.
87 locals recommend
Bugaloe
79 J.E. Irausquin BlvdGreat spot for lunch or dinner on a pier overlooking Palm Beach. Their 5pm $4.50 happy hour has singing waitresses and is a great spot to watch the sunset.
-Turn right after leaving the property
- Cross at the crosswalk
- Turn left onto the sidewalk at the “Welcome Home” billboard.
- Follow the sidewalk/boardwalk until you get to the first pier.
This is in Savaneta. A 30 minute drive.Eat fresh fish cooked right off the boats as you sit dockside. Expect at least a 1/2 hour wait to place your order at the fish/shrimp counter.
265 locals recommend
Zeerovers
270 SavanetaThis is in Savaneta. A 30 minute drive.Eat fresh fish cooked right off the boats as you sit dockside. Expect at least a 1/2 hour wait to place your order at the fish/shrimp counter.
Marina Pirata
Spaans LagoenwegRomantic waterfront dining in Savaneta. A 30 minute drive.
Beachside dining.
A great place for your first evening’s dinner since it’s so close to our condo. Turn right, cross the street and it’s at the first waterfront hotel.
PureOcean Beachside Dining
J.E. Irausquin BoulevardBeachside dining.
A great place for your first evening’s dinner since it’s so close to our condo. Turn right, cross the street and it’s at the first waterfront hotel.
Their spaghetti in a flambé of whiskey in a cheese wheel is delicious and a spectacle in itself. This is a very popular restaurant. Reserve ahead.
https://www.giannisgroup.com/giannis
97 locals recommend
Giannis Restaurant Aruba
348 J.E. Irausquin BlvdTheir spaghetti in a flambé of whiskey in a cheese wheel is delicious and a spectacle in itself. This is a very popular restaurant. Reserve ahead.
https://www.giannisgroup.com/giannis
One of our favorite restaurants.
French dining at its best in a beautiful setting.
33 locals recommend
Bohemian Bar & Restaurant
83 Unit 1 J.E. Irausquin BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants.
French dining at its best in a beautiful setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gusto Night Club Aruba
348A J.E. Irausquin BlvdTrendy bar with great music and a lively crowd
Upscale and trendy lounge with a vast choice of incredible cocktails.
25 locals recommend
Azia Restaurant & Lounge
348 J.E. Irausquin BlvdUpscale and trendy lounge with a vast choice of incredible cocktails.
The Soprano's Piano Bar
370 Lloyd G. Smith BlvdA very lively and friendly piano bar
Beachfront drinks and dining. Live music on some nights.
251 locals recommend
MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
230 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardBeachfront drinks and dining. Live music on some nights.
Lobby Restaurant & Bar Aruba
348 J.E. Irausquin BlvdGreat ambiance and spectacular cocktails.
Essentials
10 minute walk from our place, Super Foods has an incredible choice of foods and cheeses from Europe. Their Jumbo brand food items are very reasonable. A foodie’s delight! It’s the only time that we’ve seen a supermarket labeled as a tourist attraction.
They also have an in-store restaurant. It’s a great spot for breakfast and lunch.
407 locals recommend
Super Food Plaza
141 A Bubali10 minute walk from our place, Super Foods has an incredible choice of foods and cheeses from Europe. Their Jumbo brand food items are very reasonable. A foodie’s delight! It’s the only time that we’ve seen a supermarket labeled as a tourist attraction.
They also have an in-store restaurant. It’s a great spot for breakfast and lunch.
Beaches
Trip Advisor 2019: Rated number 2 beach in the Caribbean, number 3 in the world.
24 locals recommend
Eagle Beach - Aruba
240 J.E. Irausquin Blvd Trip Advisor 2019: Rated number 2 beach in the Caribbean, number 3 in the world.
Palm Beach
Palm BeachA stunning beach, casinos, restaurants and bars.
Entertainment & Activities
The Links at Divi Aruba Golf Course
93 J.E. Irausquin BlvdThe weather is always great for golfing!
Golf with an ocean view:
Tierra del Sol, at the island's northwest tip, is Aruba's only championship golf course on the island. The 18-hole, par-71 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II to take full advantage of its rugged natural surroundings. The course manages to pair peerless course design with a celebration of Aruba's wildlife.
https://www.tierradelsol.com/golf/
72 locals recommend
Tierra del Sol Golf Course
Golf with an ocean view:
Tierra del Sol, at the island's northwest tip, is Aruba's only championship golf course on the island. The 18-hole, par-71 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II to take full advantage of its rugged natural surroundings. The course manages to pair peerless course design with a celebration of Aruba's wildlife.
https://www.tierradelsol.com/golf/
Aruba Golf Club opened in begin 1941, and is the oldest golf course in Aruba. This desert course, located on the southeastern coast of Aruba, provides what is considered a very unusual game due to the oiled sand greens and wandering goats that roam on and around the course.
Green fees:$30
Aruba Golf Course
Aruba Golf Club opened in begin 1941, and is the oldest golf course in Aruba. This desert course, located on the southeastern coast of Aruba, provides what is considered a very unusual game due to the oiled sand greens and wandering goats that roam on and around the course.
Green fees:$30
Aruba Watersports Center
81-B J.E. Irausquin BlvdWater sports rental, snorkeling, jet skis etc...
Windsurfing Aruba
L.G. Smith BoulevardWindsurfing and kitesailing lessons and rental
Shopping
Renaissance Mall
82 Lloyd G. Smith BlvdShopping at the mall and the general area.
Arts & Culture
San Nicolas
Beautiful town of art murals