Santa Elena Travel Guide
San Juan
Visit Santa Elena
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
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
FlyDining: 4 Course Sunset & City Light Dinner Over Old San Juan
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
El Yunque Rainforest Hike & Waterslide Tour
Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park
El Yunque Rainforest: Waterslides, Waterfalls and Rope Swing
Top hotels in Santa Elena
Costa Bahia Hotel Paseo Caribe
We could see the ocean from our suite and balcony
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Caribe Hilton
Weather was not the best so fi ding beach/pool spots was not hard as other reviews have mentioned. Hotel grounds are awesome, resturants in the hotel were solid. The tours provided by the Concierge were top notch.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Beach view was excellent. Room was very clean, but a little small.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
Clean, spacious and stylish room. Private balcony overlooking the pool bar and had ocean view. Pool and hot tubs were really nice. Nice beach, but sea was a bit rough for swimming. Need a car for this location. Food was really good at the beach bar & grill. Staff were friendly. Overall great experience, ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Condado Plaza Hotel
Really liked the location, and the views.!! Property could use some up keep on the backside, understandably, given the wind and saltwater splashes! Still loved the property!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino
The ocean was beautiful
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Elena
Catedral
While visiting Catedral, you might make a stop by sights like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Plaza de Armas.
San Francisco
If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Teatro Tapia are top sights worth seeing.
Old San Juan
The interesting museums and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old San Juan. A stop by Port of San Juan or Castillo de San Cristobal might round out your trip.
Isla Grande
While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Music Hall and Distrito T-Mobile.
San Juan Antiguo
Amazing beaches interesting history and top sights from Port of San Juan to Pier 4 – discover San Juan Antiguo, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Hato Rey Norte
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Hato Rey Norte. Plaza las Americas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Roosevelt Station or Hato Rey Station to see more of the city.
