Santa Cruz 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.
Isla Verde Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Verde Beach during your trip to Carolina? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this romantic area.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
El Yunque Rainforest Waterslides and Luquillo Beach w/ Transport
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
FlyDining: 4 Course Sunset & City Light Dinner Over Old San Juan
Culebra Day Trip from Fajardo by Catamaran
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall beach Tour with Food n Photos
Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
"Strong bad mold smell in the rooms"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
"Absolutely loved our stay! Will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
"Nicest hotel I’ve had the pleasure to stay at. Beautiful building, helpful staff, and exciting amenities. We spent a couple days just at the hotel alone because the pools and direct beach access were that nice. It is also perfectly located in close proximity to many great restaurants and bars in ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Caribe Hilton
"Beach access was amazing and the swim up bar staff was great"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado
"The room had little bugs crawling on the tables. The pool had a lot of bugs. The pool bar/restaurant had a crazy amount of bugs and birds swarming constantly. I’ve stayed at resorts with outdoor spaces where this was not an issue so I was confused. It was hard to get Ubers to go anywhere. The staff ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
"I didn’t like customer service specifically front desk. Very rude and unprofessional staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Levittown
Unique features of Levittown include the restaurants and beaches. Make a stop by Isla de Cabras or San Juan National Historic Site while you're exploring the area.
Catedral
While visiting Catedral, you might make a stop by sights like Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista and Plaza de Armas.
Isla Grande
While visiting Isla Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Coca-Cola Music Hall and Distrito T-Mobile.
San Francisco
If you're spending some time in San Francisco, Calle Fortaleza and Teatro Tapia are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
