Playa Antofagasta is a beach located in the city of Antofagasta, Chile, on the Pacific Ocean. The beach is situated near the Club de Yates, which is a parking area. Access to this specific parking area is restricted and requires permission, indicating that general public parking for beach access may be limited or regulated in this immediate vicinity. The beach is located within an urban, industrial center, with the city of Antofagasta directly adjacent and the Atacama desert rising to the east. Notable cultural landmarks nearby include the Museo Regional de Antofagasta, located approximately 250 meters east of the Club de Yates, and the historic Casa Gibbs building, situated about 240 meters to the south. The Biblioteca Regional de Antofagasta is also nearby, roughly 250 meters southeast of the same point. The overall character of the paddling experience is defined by its urban coastal setting, with the Pacific Ocean providing open water exposure. The beach serves as a launch point for accessing the ocean, with the industrial nature of the city noted as a defining characteristic of the region.