Santa Barbara Travel Guide
San Juan
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Popular places to visit
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.
Luquillo Beach
Sample local street food or doze under a palm tree on this picturesque stretch of coast.
Condado Beach
This beach within the bustling city of San Juan is the perfect place to relax for a few hours.
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.
Escambron Beach
Swim in calm waters among colorful fish at a picturesque beach that is regularly voted one of the best in Puerto Rico.
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.
Things to do
Snorkel with Turtles, San Juan with Videos
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
El Yunque Rainforest Waterslides and Luquillo Beach w/ Transport
San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall beach Tour with Food n Photos
Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise
Top hotels in Santa Barbara
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
1-star stay at Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe — unprofessional staff, dirty room, and mold everywhere. Checked in (or tried to) after a day out on the island. I know 4 pm is check-in—I arrived at 10 am expecting to drop bags, came back at 4:15 and was told the room still wasn’t ready. It wasn’t actually ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Too much street noise. There were guests having domestic fights in the halls late at night.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Caribe Hilton
Staff was very good. Beach view was very nice.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Condado Plaza Hotel
Beautiful ocean view and peaceful. The hotel was beautiful and the staff was great.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
This Hotel was super comfortable. The staff are all friendly. As soon as you walk in, there's the most beautiful smell. You instantly feel calm and relaxed. Will definitely be visiting again!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
View was great
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara
Sabana Abajo
If you're spending some time in Sabana Abajo, Plaza Carolina and Carolina Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Cangrejo Arriba
If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Isla Verde
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.
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.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Calle Loiza and Playa Ocean Park.
Parque
While visiting Parque, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.
