avenida del mar

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Lithe walk along the Beach or on the adjacent walkway (running/jogging after 7pm for many locals...wonderful to see folk out in the participation mode) is something one just has to participate in when I. la Serena. It is part of the the lifestyle for many and besides the beauty of the beach and the smell of the Pacific Ocean, the freshness of the air is ... Well to quote the 'younger generation ' Awesome. I just love their zone and it would seem So Do. Lot Of other folks, native and foreign.

FilledWithJoy

We had a beautiful stroll from the lighthouse down to the more commercial area. Ate the most delicious Italian- Chilean food at La Mia pizza. Enjoyed the most beautiful sunset. There was nothing spectacular about this beach and yet it was very relaxing and beautiful.

Mab570

we stayed at a hotel just opposite this beach and used it every day. It is a lovely long beach, well served by facilities and very welcoming to families. There are many play parks for the kids and a long promenade for walking and cycling with lots of cafes and juice bars along the way. There was a visible lifeguard and police presence which was reassuring. On the minus side, there were stray dogs, beach hawkers selling their wares and people begging up near the Pharos lighthouse. This didn't spoil our experience but is worth keeping an eye on whilst there

Bobby44881

We drove along the Avenue but we're not too thrilled with it. It was ok to observe but nothing really special. Go ahead and do it but don't expect a lot.

Gillian044

Here, there is the chance to walk along the beautiful pacific beach front, but beware it has become very noisy in the evening with loud music and tacky family style beach attractions. There is one class restaurant serving excellent seafood on the beach: Tololo - near 5000 Avenida del Mar.

1974AAUU

This is a very large (several miles) boulevard packed with restaurants, small shops, sport facilities, and lots and its of people. Parking is very cheap, but hard to find a few spot in February.Walk. Sit. Have a beer and a local empanada. Keep walking for one of the many restaurants serving fresh seafood. Beautiful beach.

Rschagrin

WE hired a taxi to drive us around the area and take the beach road back to the ship. I understand it is a very popular beach area in the summer.Not a lot of development along the beach yet. Just wait a few years.

SoniaP804

Easy to walk along the beach, there are parks for children to play if you are with young ones. The view of the sea is pretty and peacefull. Well lit at night and good holiday vibe.

GjazzTraveller

The large and long beach is only a twenty minute walk from La Serena's Plaza de Armas and stretches all the way to Coquimbo in one direction and also a long distance in the other. There is very little development on this magnificent crescent: a few high rise apartment buildings at the La Serena end, and only one restaurant offering coffee, juices and food (no alcohol). The El Faro lighthouse needs some restoration work. The beach is nearly deserted.

bkusa

One of the better things to do in La Serena,visit the beach.Within walking distance from downtown.Not excessively commercial,the beach is open to the public from the street,not blocked by high rise buildings as in South Florida.Beach has sand,not all rock like some.Best to go on weekdays when there are fewer people.There is also horseback riding,also.

HawkJacq

Havent been there since child, it has changed a lot but its still a beautiful palce to walk along the beach...

imtom55711

The beach and Coquimbo Bay by La Serena is quite beautiful and peaceful. We went in late August and the weather was nice - mostly in the 60sF but sometimes in the 70s. That time of year we felt we had the beach to ourselves as there were only occasional joggers and walkers such as ourselves. The beach is wide enough to accommodate lots of people and they have done a nice job by putting a jogging and cycling path between the beach and the main road, avenida del Mar. There are lots of restaurants and hotels / apts for rent all along the strand. We enjoyed watching the fishing boats go out into the bay every day for fresh fish; then watched them go back to Coquimbo to sell it to the local restaurants. The sunsets there are as pretty as anywhere; we enjoyed one of them while sharing some wine on the 11th floor balcony of our rented apartment - very peaceful. I understand why the Spanish settled there; the name La Serena says it all.

JRSavoie

Great by the sea road to bike, walk or run,12 km between La Serena and Coquimbo, so plenty to keep you busy,Once in Coquimbo, try the fresh fish at the market and top it off with a great fruit juice !

476MichaelG476

Avenida del Mar is the beachfront road in La Serena. Like most beachfront roads, it has hotels, condos, restaurants, and is jammed with traffic during the high season (I was there in February). The beach is very nice, but nothing out of the ordinary. Overall, it is a good place, but there are many more unique things to do in that part of Chile.

Cherlitz

Nice for walking and ridding, by car is not the best