Best beaches in Santa Ana

1 ranked beach in Santa Ana, Canelones

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Playa Santa Ana de Canelones

Quiet eastern Canelones beach resort, distinct from Colonia’s Santa Ana and important to avoid naming confusion.

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What makes Santa Ana's beaches stand out?

Santa Ana sits in Canelones, Uruguay and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Santa Ana or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.