Alexandra's Guidebook
Food scene
Beautiful oceanfront dining on Shacks beach, just a two minute walk from the house. Eclipse offers an amazing breakfast everyday, featuring a special brunch menu on the weekends, and dinner every night of the week. Reserve a table in advance on OpenTable.
40 locals recommend
The Eclipse - Villa Montaña Beach Resort
Puerto Rico 4466Beautiful oceanfront dining on Shacks beach, just a two minute walk from the house. Eclipse offers an amazing breakfast everyday, featuring a special brunch menu on the weekends, and dinner every night of the week. Reserve a table in advance on OpenTable.
Tuluum offers casual dining featuring mexican food and great margaritas! They are open everyday from 4-9:45pm except for Monday (closed) and Sunday (open 10:30am-3:30pm)
28 locals recommend
Tuluum Restaurante & Tequila Bar
Tuluum offers casual dining featuring mexican food and great margaritas! They are open everyday from 4-9:45pm except for Monday (closed) and Sunday (open 10:30am-3:30pm)
Ola Lolas is located at the entrance to the Shacks neighborhood, a short walk on the street from the house or a 1 minute drive. They have amazing drinks and great food, open from 2-9pm every day except for Wednesdays (closed).
49 locals recommend
Ola Lola's Tiki Bar
332 Barrio BajurasOla Lolas is located at the entrance to the Shacks neighborhood, a short walk on the street from the house or a 1 minute drive. They have amazing drinks and great food, open from 2-9pm every day except for Wednesdays (closed).
Umas is a casual beach bar situated on Jobos beach, a five minute drive from Shacks. This is a great spot for lunch or afternoon drinks and appetizers.
49 locals recommend
Uma's
Umas is a casual beach bar situated on Jobos beach, a five minute drive from Shacks. This is a great spot for lunch or afternoon drinks and appetizers.
Ty Mojito offers a huge variety of flavors, featuring $8 32oz mojitos that you can take to go and enjoy on the beach at home!
18 locals recommend
Tu mojito
Ty Mojito offers a huge variety of flavors, featuring $8 32oz mojitos that you can take to go and enjoy on the beach at home!
Fruit Stand
Monda que Monda is a drive up Fruit Stand just five minutes from the house. They have everything from fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, made to order açaí bowls and fresh juices! I recommend stopping here for produce before going to the grocery store. Open Monday- Friday 9am -5pm.
Monda que Monda
Monda que Monda is a drive up Fruit Stand just five minutes from the house. They have everything from fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, made to order açaí bowls and fresh juices! I recommend stopping here for produce before going to the grocery store. Open Monday- Friday 9am -5pm.
Food Trucks
Check out Good Start Morning food at Jobos food stop (right past the gulf gas station towards jobos) for amazing and healthy breakfast options! Find them on instagram (goodstart466) for hours of operation
32 locals recommend
Jobos Food Stop
Check out Good Start Morning food at Jobos food stop (right past the gulf gas station towards jobos) for amazing and healthy breakfast options! Find them on instagram (goodstart466) for hours of operation
Coffee Masters
Puerto Rico 110Take Out Food
Run sushi Run is a 20 minute drive from Shacks and offers amazing fresh sushi available for take out only. Call and place your order ahead of time so it’s ready when you arrive!
20 locals recommend
Run Sushi Run
Puerto Rico 107Run sushi Run is a 20 minute drive from Shacks and offers amazing fresh sushi available for take out only. Call and place your order ahead of time so it’s ready when you arrive!
Magdalenes is a five minute drive from shacks and offers delicious wood fired oven pizza (gluten and dairy free options available!) Call ahead or stop in to place your order. Open Thursday- Sunday from 4-8:30/9pm.
11 locals recommend
Magdalenes Pizza
Magdalenes is a five minute drive from shacks and offers delicious wood fired oven pizza (gluten and dairy free options available!) Call ahead or stop in to place your order. Open Thursday- Sunday from 4-8:30/9pm.
Rincon Food Scene
Rincon is a 40-50 minute drive from Shacks but offers a wide range of bars and restaurants
Head to Copa Llena for oceanfront dining, amazing cocktails and excellent food. They open at 5pm and do not take reservations so it’s best to arrive early to make sure you get a table in time for their amazing sunset view!
191 locals recommend
La copa llena
Black Eagle RoadHead to Copa Llena for oceanfront dining, amazing cocktails and excellent food. They open at 5pm and do not take reservations so it’s best to arrive early to make sure you get a table in time for their amazing sunset view!
Casa Islena offers beachfront and poolside brunch, happy hour, and dinner. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Rincon, even just for cocktails by the pool!
41 locals recommend
Casa Isleña
Casa Islena offers beachfront and poolside brunch, happy hour, and dinner. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Rincon, even just for cocktails by the pool!
La Cambija is the place to go for fresh seafood, amazing drinks (watermelon margaritas are great!) and casual dining. They don’t take reservations and are usually busy so it’s best to arrive early.
128 locals recommend
La Cambija
Calle CambijaLa Cambija is the place to go for fresh seafood, amazing drinks (watermelon margaritas are great!) and casual dining. They don’t take reservations and are usually busy so it’s best to arrive early.
The Beach House
Puerto Rico 413Live music at sunset / casual dining
Check out Casa Verde for the best burgers in town and a fun bar scene. Open at 2pm every day.
106 locals recommend
Casa Verde Hotel
Carretera 413 RamalCheck out Casa Verde for the best burgers in town and a fun bar scene. Open at 2pm every day.
The English Rose offers amazing brunch with beautiful views from the hills of Rincon. Call to make a reservation.
180 locals recommend
The English Rose
The English Rose offers amazing brunch with beautiful views from the hills of Rincon. Call to make a reservation.
Go to Cofresi for oceanfront views and their fresh coconut piratas!
107 locals recommend
Villa Cofresí Hotel & Restaurant (Rincon de la Villa .Inc)
Go to Cofresi for oceanfront views and their fresh coconut piratas!
La Sirena Sushi & Tiki Bar
15 Calle UniónDay Trips/ Adventures
This is a must-do activity! Enjoy a sunset ride along Shacks beach leading to the deserted Survival beach. Call ahead to reserve your spot.
86 locals recommend
Tropical Trail Rides
This is a must-do activity! Enjoy a sunset ride along Shacks beach leading to the deserted Survival beach. Call ahead to reserve your spot.
Take a day trip or sunset cruise on the Katarina in Rincon. Call ahead to book your spot (private rentals or group trips available)
31 locals recommend
Katarina Sail Charters
Black Eagle RoadTake a day trip or sunset cruise on the Katarina in Rincon. Call ahead to book your spot (private rentals or group trips available)
Rent a boat for the day and explore the bright blue water and mangroves of La Parguera! Pack a cooler with everything you need for the day and bring snorkel gear. They don’t take reservations so it’s best to get there early before boats sell out.
20 locals recommend
Johnny's Boats
Carretera 304Rent a boat for the day and explore the bright blue water and mangroves of La Parguera! Pack a cooler with everything you need for the day and bring snorkel gear. They don’t take reservations so it’s best to get there early before boats sell out.
The San Sebastián waterfall is 35-45 minutes away and definitely worth the drive! It’s usually packed on the weekends so I would recommend going on a weekday if possible!
203 locals recommend
Gozalandia Hiking Area
Sector LechuzaThe San Sebastián waterfall is 35-45 minutes away and definitely worth the drive! It’s usually packed on the weekends so I would recommend going on a weekday if possible!
Park at Surfers Beach and take a quick 20 minute hike to Survival Beach to see these amazing views!
123 locals recommend
Survival Beach
6 Cliff RdPark at Surfers Beach and take a quick 20 minute hike to Survival Beach to see these amazing views!