56Doable with Planning
New York City
United States
Americas
NYC is challenging — street level is fine, but the subway will break you.
Best stroller: Compact
Bonaire
Kralendijk
62/100Laid-Back Island Vibes📊 Medium confidence
Tiny Kralendijk is flat and uncrowded, but limited infrastructure means you need to plan ahead.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Lightweight strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Generally manageable
- •Lightweight stroller recommended
Watch Out For
⚠️Washington Slagbaai Park
📋 The Bottom Line
Kralendijk is Bonaire's small capital — more village than city. The waterfront boulevard is flat and pleasant for strolling, and you'll rarely encounter crowds. However, facilities are basic: few elevators, limited changing rooms, and essentially no public transit. The island is primarily a diving destination, so family infrastructure is minimal. What it lacks in amenities, it makes up for in peace, quiet, and incredibly friendly locals.
Quick Facts
Overall Score62/100
Best StrollerLightweight
Biggest ChallengeWashington Slagbaai Park
Data Quality📊 Medium confidence
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Lightweight stroller that handles sandy/gritty surfaces
- 🎒Full sun protection kit — very limited shade
- 🎒Bring your own baby supplies — limited shopping
- 🎒Carrier for beach/snorkel outings
Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces7/10
Mostly smooth, some rough patches
Flatness8/10
Flat and easy
Public Transit3/10
Very limited transit access
Elevators & Ramps3/10
Expect stairs
Family Facilities4/10
Basic facilities available
Space & Comfort9/10
Spacious, room to move
Family Welcome8/10
Locals love kids!
Neighborhood Guide
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Kralendijk Waterfront Boulevard - Flat, paved, scenic
- •Kaya Grandi shopping street - Small, flat, easy to navigate
- •Te Amo Beach area - Flat access, calm water
- •Harbour Village area - Resort, maintained paths
- •Playa Lechi - Easy waterfront walk
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Washington Slagbaai Park - Rough dirt roads only
- •East coast - Wild, no infrastructure
- •Salt flats area - No paths, sun-exposed
- •Most dive sites - Rocky, no paved access
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Washington Slagbaai National Park (dirt roads only)
- •Most dive sites (rocky entries, no paths)
Parent Wisdom
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Very limited shopping for baby supplies — bring everything
- ✕No public transit at all — rental car essential
- ✕Island is a diving destination, not family-focused
- ✕Very few restaurants with highchairs or kid menus
- ✕Intense sun with almost no natural shade
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Kralendijk Boulevard Walk - Best stroller route on island
- ★Donkey Sanctuary - Flat, kids love it, free entry
- ★Te Amo Beach - Calm, shallow, easy access
- ★Mangrove Center - Educational, flat boardwalk
- ★Flamingo viewing at salt pans - Stay on road, flat
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