Santa Barbara Travel Guide

San Juan

Popular places to visit

Port of San Juan

Port of San Juan

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

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

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

Condado 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
Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach

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 lively bars.

Carolina Beach
Escambron Beach

Escambron Beach

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

Single female snorkeler in the ocean off the coast of Puerto Rico

Catamaran Sail & Snorkeling in the Caribbean with Lunch

฿5,863
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Sail & Snorkeling in the Caribbean with Lunch
Fajardo: El Yunque Rainforest Hike and Waterslide Adventure

El Yunque Rainforest Hike & Waterslide VIP Small group tour

฿803
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Rainforest Hike & Waterslide VIP Small group tour
Culebra Day Trip by Catamaran

Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran

฿5,141
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
El Yunque Rainforest: Waterslides, Waterfalls and Rope Swing

El Yunque Rainforest: Waterslides, Waterfalls and Rope Swing

฿1,124
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
El Yunque Rainforest: Waterslides, Waterfalls and Rope Swing
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer

San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer

฿3,155
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Juan: Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer
Couple having fun on the Sea Trek tour in San Juan

Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan

฿3,473
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Trek at Private Beach in San Juan
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Top hotels in Santa Barbara

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 ฿8,467 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿8,467
฿10,891 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (2,676 reviews)
"Room was clean and had a nice view of the garden and ocean"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
The Royal Sonesta San Juan

The Royal Sonesta San Juan

4 out of 5
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is ฿6,833 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿6,833
฿9,086 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,006 reviews)
"Everything was lovely here we had such a great vacation. We would love to go back."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Royal Sonesta San Juan
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection

La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
1077 Ashford Ave Condado, San Juan
The price is ฿7,258 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿7,258
฿10,181 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,117 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our stay at La Concha, would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

5 out of 5
1055 Ashford Avenue, San Juan
The price is ฿10,429 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿10,429
฿13,891 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Juan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,587 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful, clean and service is 5 stars. Close to many restaurants in the condado strip with access to the beach on sister hotel La Concha."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino

3.5 out of 5
8000 Tartak Street, Carolina
The price is ฿5,080 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿5,080
฿7,113 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,075 reviews)
"Pedro Was so nice when we checked in. He made our stay memorable and we will be back again. Hopefully you are still there. Thank you again so much. We loved the Embassy Hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is ฿10,028 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿10,028
฿13,469 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (2,010 reviews)
"Best hotel in San Juan!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
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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 Bahia Beach 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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