Vega Alta is a town in Puerto Rico known as the hometown of baseball player Bernie Williams. It has beautiful beaches like Cerro Gordo and forests for hiking. The town was founded in 1775 and was originally named La Vega de Espinosa before being changed to Vega Alta. It has a rich history that is chronicled by local historian Benjamin Negron Rodriguez. The document then shifts to describing a luxury beach apartment located in Loiza/Rio Grande that provides private beach access near San Juan and other local attractions.