Guidebook for San Juan
Food Scene
Blue burger
2006 C. LoízaCafe De Luna
1966 C. Loíza Great breakfast, try the Frida Kalho
Il Bacaro Venezia
152 C. de La Cruz Best Italian in San Juan
Numero Uno Beach House
1 C. Sta. AnaBeach front dinning
Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaDragonfly
364 C. de la FortalezaAsian Fusion in Old San Juan
Bebo Cafe
1600 C. Loíza Great food, casual atmosphere and very affordable
Kasalta
1966 Av. McLearyThey have everything!
Vegan and vegetarian options, delicious food, great coffee
22 locals recommend
El Departamento de la Comida
Vegan and vegetarian options, delicious food, great coffee
Beach Front, great for Sunday Brunch as well as drinks on the beach, lunch and dinner! If you tell the bartenders you are staying at Jenn & Brett's they will be extra nice:)
25 locals recommend
Uvva
1 C. TapiaBeach Front, great for Sunday Brunch as well as drinks on the beach, lunch and dinner! If you tell the bartenders you are staying at Jenn & Brett's they will be extra nice:)
La B de Burro
2000 Av. McLearyYummy burritos and the Tamarind Ginger Margs are to die for
Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLearyGreat Pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Calle Loíza
Calle LoízaTons of bars, restaurants and night clubs
Hosteria Del Mar
1 C. TapiaGreat beach spot and fantastic cocktails
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosTons of restaurants, bars and night clubs
Mango's Ocean Park
Calle María MoczoSightseeing
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleThe Bacardi Factory
Puerto Rico 870Parks & Nature
The best thing to do in Vieques is to spend 1 night at the W hotel there. Though it is very expensive (typically about $300/night plus food and drinks) it is a remarkable place set on a very beautiful property The nightly price includes some water activities like paddle boarding but doesn’t include food and drinks. You can get to there by 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each way), or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so make sure to arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake.
293 locals recommend
Vieques
The best thing to do in Vieques is to spend 1 night at the W hotel there. Though it is very expensive (typically about $300/night plus food and drinks) it is a remarkable place set on a very beautiful property The nightly price includes some water activities like paddle boarding but doesn’t include food and drinks. You can get to there by 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each way), or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so make sure to arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake.
Culebra is an islands off of the coast of Puerto Rico worth visiting. You can get there by taking a 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each) , or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake (that we’ve made and hope not to make again). The best thing to do in Culebra is to go for the day, rent a jeep there for $50 and check out all of the different beaches, starting from Playa Flamenco. Make sure to bring towels, sunblock, water, snacks, and bug spray. The restaurants in Culebra are limited.
8 locals recommend
Culebrita Island
Culebra is an islands off of the coast of Puerto Rico worth visiting. You can get there by taking a 20 minute flight from SJU (about $125 each) , or drive to Fajardo (1hr drive) and take the ferry which will be $5 round trip, plus parking at Fajardo which is about $15. The ferry does sell out so arrive early. If you miss the ferry you can always take the plane but it’s an expensive mistake (that we’ve made and hope not to make again). The best thing to do in Culebra is to go for the day, rent a jeep there for $50 and check out all of the different beaches, starting from Playa Flamenco. Make sure to bring towels, sunblock, water, snacks, and bug spray. The restaurants in Culebra are limited.
Shopping
The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan BlvdPlaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano RooseveltEverything Else
Old San Juan
100 C. de la FortalezaLots of souvenir shops as well as high end retailers
Essentials
Lavanderiapr
2002 C. LoízaWalgreens Pharmacy
1963 C. LoízaSuperMax
114 Avenida José de Diego open 24 hrs
Plaza Loíza
Calle Corona