Sun Bay Beach (Balneario Sun Bay), Vieques

Sun Bay sits on the southern coast of Vieques, a public beach — a *balneario* — meaning it falls under government regulation and comes with food kiosks, bathroom facilities, coastguard, security, and water quality monitoring. That's more infrastructure than most beaches on the island offer. The currents run slow enough for casual swimmers. Camping is available with a permit. Come for the calm water; stay because Vieques, after sixty years under Navy control, still feels like somewhere that hasn't been made safe for anyone.