Roger Lisa’s guidebook
Food scene
This is our absolute most favorite restaurant. It has great ambience and fabulous food. It is more of a local spot so the prices are very reasonable.
23 locals recommend
Eetcafé De Buurvrouw
Weg Naar WestpuntThis is our absolute most favorite restaurant. It has great ambience and fabulous food. It is more of a local spot so the prices are very reasonable.
Tomatoes Pizza Curacao
PiscaderawegGreat pizza in a lovely location!
One of the most popular places to go for seafood. Not to be missed in our view.
58 locals recommend
De Visserij
One of the most popular places to go for seafood. Not to be missed in our view.
Kokomo Beach
Nice for lunch and dinner as well.
The Ribs Factory
54 Oude CaracasbaaiwegBest ribs in town!
Fort Nassauweg
Fort NassauwegAvila Beach Hotel
130 PenstraatThe Lords @ Sea - beautiful oceanfront view and good food.
9 locals recommend
Scuba Lodge & Ocean Suites
104 PietermaaiThe Lords @ Sea - beautiful oceanfront view and good food.
Saint Tropez Ocean Club
152 PietermaaiGreat restaurant with beautiful views.
BijBlauw
82-84 Kaya Wilson GodettLa Bohème Curaçao
4 ColumbusstraatA great little sandwich shop nestled amongst lots of shops.
A great little outdoor cafe nestled among shops and across from the famous CURACAO sign - great photo opportunity!
18 locals recommend
Plein Café Wilhelmina
19-23 WilhelminapleinA great little outdoor cafe nestled among shops and across from the famous CURACAO sign - great photo opportunity!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pietermaai District - Boutique hotels, small shops, cozy little cafés and top-rated restaurants snuggled together, makes the neighborhood highly walkable and perfect for exploring at your leisure. It’s a neighborhood full of mystery, magic and fun.
73 locals recommend
Pietermaai
Pietermaai District - Boutique hotels, small shops, cozy little cafés and top-rated restaurants snuggled together, makes the neighborhood highly walkable and perfect for exploring at your leisure. It’s a neighborhood full of mystery, magic and fun.
A great place for lunch, dinner and/or drinks. Great photo opportunity in the ocean with swing underneath Kokomo beach sign.
33 locals recommend
Kokomo
A great place for lunch, dinner and/or drinks. Great photo opportunity in the ocean with swing underneath Kokomo beach sign.
Beaches
A great beach with lots of lounge chairs, a restaurant and bar. Walk-in snorkeling and walk-in diving both great options here. Shallow and good for kids.
11 locals recommend
Blue Bay Golf Club
A great beach with lots of lounge chairs, a restaurant and bar. Walk-in snorkeling and walk-in diving both great options here. Shallow and good for kids.
Great beach with unique photo opportunity on swing in ocean under Kokomo beach sign.
33 locals recommend
Kokomo
Great beach with unique photo opportunity on swing in ocean under Kokomo beach sign.
Peaceful ocean beach featuring clear waters & vibrant reefs for snorkeling & kayaking.
45 locals recommend
Cas Abao
Peaceful ocean beach featuring clear waters & vibrant reefs for snorkeling & kayaking.
Low-key white sand beach with a calm, turquoise bay for snorkeling & swimming & a restaurant/bar.
118 locals recommend
Playa Porto Marie
Low-key white sand beach with a calm, turquoise bay for snorkeling & swimming & a restaurant/bar.
Low-key fisherman's beach features a small sandy expanse, weekend snack bar & sea turtles.
69 locals recommend
Playa Grandi
Low-key fisherman's beach features a small sandy expanse, weekend snack bar & sea turtles.
Very secluded , safe and beautiful sandy beach. Great for snorkeling and swim with the turtles. Very good beach for children.
Also has a great bar and restaurant!
20 locals recommend
Lagun
Very secluded , safe and beautiful sandy beach. Great for snorkeling and swim with the turtles. Very good beach for children.
Also has a great bar and restaurant!
This is a nice little beach area with a small bar and grill. There are lots of beach chairs and thatched roof tables to sit and eat near the beach. Most of the beach is covered with large shade trees so you can really enjoy a cool day at the beach. Yummy food too! *Pro Tip: Bring water shoes
46 locals recommend
Pirate Bay Curaçao Beach Club and Restaurant
PiscaderawegThis is a nice little beach area with a small bar and grill. There are lots of beach chairs and thatched roof tables to sit and eat near the beach. Most of the beach is covered with large shade trees so you can really enjoy a cool day at the beach. Yummy food too! *Pro Tip: Bring water shoes
Sightseeing
Scenic 360º views of the island & ocean are offered from atop this mountain with several hiking trails.
114 locals recommend
Christoffel mountain
Scenic 360º views of the island & ocean are offered from atop this mountain with several hiking trails.
Marine museum with live shows featuring dolphins & sea lions, plus shark & stingray experiences.
14 locals recommend
Seaquarium Beach
Marine museum with live shows featuring dolphins & sea lions, plus shark & stingray experiences.
Kura Hulanda Museum
9 KlipstraatQuaint museum featuring African art, history & exhibits.
Oceanfront facility providing interactive swimming & snorkeling experiences with dolphins.
34 locals recommend
Dolphin Academy Curacao
Oceanfront facility providing interactive swimming & snorkeling experiences with dolphins.
The oldest surviving synagogue in the Western Hemisphere offers a Judaica museum, gift shop & tours.
20 locals recommend
Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue
Hanchi SnoaThe oldest surviving synagogue in the Western Hemisphere offers a Judaica museum, gift shop & tours.
Shopping & Groceries
Sambil Curacao
Shopping mall
Centrum Supermarket
Weg Naar BullenbaaiExcellent grocery store very well stocked.