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• MAGGY’S read more ›
  (J.E Irausquin Blvd 382-A, Noord. Tel. 297-586-2113)
  maggysaruba.aw
  This chic emporium in Paseo Herencia Plaza is an outpost of an Aruban beauty empire that started in 1955. It offers duty-free perfumes and cosmetics (think Chanel, Dior and Shiseido), plus a full-service salon.

• CALIFORNIA LIGHTHOUSE read more ›
  (Westpunt. )
  This watchtower on the island’s rocky northwest coast is named after the US ship California, which sunk just offshore a quarter-century before its 1916 completion. The 98-foot-tall lookout is closed, but is located on an elevated piece of land that offers spectacular views.

• KOWLOON CHINESE RESTAURANT read more ›
  (Emmastraat 11, Oranjestad. Tel. 297-582-4950)
  kowloonaruba.com
  Kowloon has been serving Aruba’s best Chinese since 1975. If you can’t decide what to order from the 200-plus menu options, try the se tju hung law, made with sweet-hot peppers, Chinese black beans and freshly caught conch. $$

• PAM PAM BAR AND RESTAURANT read more ›
  (At Perle d’Or, Boegoeroei 11Z, Noord. Tel. 297-587-7710)
  perledoraruba.com/pampam_en.php
  This well-hidden party spot is worth the time it takes to find it. “Crazy Mondays” feature free rhum punches, and Fridays are Latin nights, when regulars come to salsa.

• ARUBA ACTIVE VACATIONS read more ›
  (At Fisherman’s Huts L.G. Smith Blvd, Noord. Tel. 297-586-0989)
  aruba-active-vacations.com
  If you’ve ever wanted to windsurf, kitesurf or landsail (like windsurfing, but in a go-kart), you can learn to do it with this adventure outfitter’s help.

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Fun Fact!
Hadicurari Beach was once home to Aruba’s fi shermen. Today, the shallow beaches mostly host surfi ng enthusiasts.