Santa Barbara Travel Guide

San Juan

Popular places to visit

Port of San Juan

Port of San Juan

4/5(9 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in San Juan with a trip to Port of San Juan. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Port of San Juan
Luquillo Beach showing a beach

Luquillo Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.

Luquillo Beach
Condado Beach showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and kayaking or canoeing

Condado Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This beach within the bustling city of San Juan is the perfect place to relax for a few hours.

Condado Beach
Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carolina Beach during your travels in San Juan? Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Carolina Beach
Dorado Beach

Dorado Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Dorado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Juan. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Dorado Beach
Escambron Beach

Escambron Beach

4/5(1 review)

Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.

Escambron Beach

Things to do

Cayo Icacos Snorkeling Tour: Lunch & Drinks Included

Cayo Icacos Snorkeling Tour: Lunch & Drinks Included

฿4,080
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Cayo Icacos Snorkeling Tour: Lunch & Drinks Included
El Yunque Rainforest Natural Waterslide on a sunny Puerto Rico Day

El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

฿1,926
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours

฿2,219
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: UTV and Can-Am Sightseeing Tours
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park

฿2,121
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Puerto Rico: The Beast Zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park
Woman snorkeling in Puerto Rico

Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos

฿1,540
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos
City Lights / GLOW

LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon

฿2,448
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
LED Kayak Night Glow Tour in Condado Lagoon
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Top hotels in Santa Barbara

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is ฿11,291 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿11,291
฿15,165 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,792 reviews)
"Love this property and everything it has to offer!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
4 out of 5
200 Coco Beach Blvd. Highway 955-I, Río Grande
The price is ฿8,379 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿8,379
฿10,777 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Río Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,319 reviews)
"Had a good time"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
5 out of 5
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard, Río Grande
The price is ฿11,291 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿11,291
฿15,290 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Río Grande. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,044 reviews)
"Excelente experiencia no tengo queja bien profesional la gente bien agradable y amistosa la comida excelente con una variedad.. súper limpio el ambiente excelente y la propiedad confortable y conveniente"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
The Condado Plaza Hotel
The Condado Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
999 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is ฿5,500 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿5,500
฿7,229 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,369 reviews)
"Service was good communication was excellent but the elevator was hit or miss that didn’t work they’ve got two elevators for that whole property and one of them been broken for two years"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

The Condado Plaza Hotel
Caribe Hilton
Caribe Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan
The price is ฿5,181 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,181
฿7,410 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,950 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Caribe Hilton
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
4.5 out of 5
1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is ฿9,579 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿9,579
฿12,967 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,265 reviews)
"Great hotel for kids as well as adults."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara

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Sabana Abajo

If you're spending some time in Sabana Abajo, Plaza Carolina and Carolina Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sabana Abajo
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Cangrejo Arriba

If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cangrejo Arriba
Isla Verde featuring sailing, a beach and boating

Isla Verde

4/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to Isla Verde rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and first-class casinos. You might also want to make some time to see Carolina Beach or Isla Verde Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Isla Verde
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Zarzal

If you're spending some time in Zarzal, El Yunque National Forest and Coco Beach Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.

Zarzal
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Cupey

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cupey and surrounding area, you can visit Mercado de Rio Piedras and The Mall of San Juan.

Cupey
San Juan featuring tropical scenes, a city and a beach

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.

Ocean Park

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