Aruba
Noord & California Lighthouse
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Trade-off
Northern tip — Tierra del Sol golf, Arashi Beach, the California Lighthouse dunes.
Noord is the residential area inland from Palm Beach where most Aruban hotel workers live, plus the north-western tip with the California Lighthouse, Arashi Beach and Tierra del Sol golf resort. Quieter than the strip, with a few standout restaurants (Madame Janette, Papiamento) tucked into former cunucu houses.
Scores
5/10
Walkability
4/10
Transit
5/10
Price
8/10
Local feel
4/10
Nightlife
6/10
Family-friendly
5/10
Centrality
What you gain
- ↑Madame Janette and Papiamento — two of the island's finest restaurants
- ↑California Lighthouse sunset views over Arashi Beach
- ↑Tierra del Sol golf is the only 18-hole championship course
What you sacrifice
- ↓Hotel walking distance limited — most stays require a car or taxi
- ↓Beach access requires drive to Arashi or back to Palm Beach
Best for
golfersfoodiesromantic getaways
Avoid if
walk-everywhere travellersnightlife seekers
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