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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
El Yunque Rainforest Waterslides and Luquillo Beach w/ Transport
Luquillo Beach Horse Ride from Carabalí Rainforest Adventure Park
FlyDining: 4 Course Sunset & City Light Dinner Over Old San Juan
Best of Old San Juan Walking Tour with El Morro Entry
El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall beach Tour with Food n Photos
From Carolina: Horse Riding at a Private Ranch
Top hotels in Santa Barbara
Caribe Hilton
Hotel and grounds were immaculate and beautiful! The staff was congenial and the concierge/ travel/staff Tues April 7th very helpful in downloading my ticket for my flight to my wallet to lessen the wait for us at the airport. Food and service on the Rustica restaurant was excellent! We are going ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, Autograph Collection
Everyone is friendly and helpful. Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
A gorgeous property 30-40 mins from the airport / San Juan - but with everything on site including multiple restaurants, pools, bikes, tennis, water sports, kids club and a lovely beach. The staff are what make this property so good - the kindness, care, and attention from all staff was excellent. ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
Two days in a row we did not get any towels m. Our room was clean but literally zero towels. We called and it took an hour the first time and the second time took more than 2 hours, several calls , and 2 front desk visits. With two small kids in wet bathing suits including myself we could not make ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
El Conquistador Resort
I had high hopes for El Conquistador, but that was not to be. Overpriced! Everything was overpriced. Long lines to get a warm cup of coffee or ice cream. Waitstaff needs training in customer service. Food was subpar. While Palomino Island is beautiful, the line for the ferry was long both ways. Wasted ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta San Juan
The Royal Sonesta is the to go to hotel for us. It is perfectly situated that you can go for a walk and find stores. The staff is friendly and accommodating especially at the buffet and lobby entrance. Rooms are clean and bed comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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.
