Guidebook for San Juan

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Guidebook for San Juan

Sightseeing

Local park where you can walk your dog (take a poop bag!), go running/ walking. There are SUP and Kayaks for rent (about $20/ hour)
18 locals recommend
Jaime Benítez (Condado Lagoon) National Park
1110 C. Vieques
18 locals recommend
Local park where you can walk your dog (take a poop bag!), go running/ walking. There are SUP and Kayaks for rent (about $20/ hour)
This is a must go park. Not only is it next to the only 5 star hotel in San Juan, it is also home to Jazz fest (last Sunday of the month) and Mercado Urbano (urban farmer's market).
118 locals recommend
Plaza Ventana del Mar
1054 Ashford Ave
118 locals recommend
This is a must go park. Not only is it next to the only 5 star hotel in San Juan, it is also home to Jazz fest (last Sunday of the month) and Mercado Urbano (urban farmer's market).
History with a breathtaking view. Visit for a self or guided tour (cost varies for guided tours)
442 locals recommend
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del Valle
442 locals recommend
History with a breathtaking view. Visit for a self or guided tour (cost varies for guided tours)
You will never experience something like this!! Night time kayaking and microorganisms that light up- talk about an Avatar experience!
90 locals recommend
Laguna Grande
90 locals recommend
You will never experience something like this!! Night time kayaking and microorganisms that light up- talk about an Avatar experience!

Food Scene

From 6am-6pm it's the farmer's market place to visit. After the sunset, get ready for the Puertorrican Bourbon Street- music, food, drinks and beautiful people- minus the beads.
141 locals recommend
La Plaza del Mercado Santurce
205 Calle Jose M. Raffucci
141 locals recommend
From 6am-6pm it's the farmer's market place to visit. After the sunset, get ready for the Puertorrican Bourbon Street- music, food, drinks and beautiful people- minus the beads.
Delicious fish tacos!
20 locals recommend
Semilla Kitchen & Bar
57 Cll Delcasse
20 locals recommend
Delicious fish tacos!
Best brunch in town!! Endless mimosas from 10a-3pm Saturdays and Sundays!!
29 locals recommend
La Mala Vida
211 C. Canals
29 locals recommend
Best brunch in town!! Endless mimosas from 10a-3pm Saturdays and Sundays!!
Great for date night- visit Nonna's (Italian Restaurant). Their pastas are hand made and you can take some home! App: Mozzarella, Main course: Farfalle or Lobster Risotto, dessert: Tiramisu
73 locals recommend
Nonna Cucina Rustica
103 C. San Jorge
73 locals recommend
Great for date night- visit Nonna's (Italian Restaurant). Their pastas are hand made and you can take some home! App: Mozzarella, Main course: Farfalle or Lobster Risotto, dessert: Tiramisu
Highly recommend Tacos and Tequila by Patron!! Delicious tortilla soup and tacos.
14 locals recommend
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
1055 Ashford Ave
14 locals recommend
Highly recommend Tacos and Tequila by Patron!! Delicious tortilla soup and tacos.
Beautiful 2 story ocean front restaurant with great Live DJ performance on Saturday nights!
67 locals recommend
Oceano
Calle Vendig
67 locals recommend
Beautiful 2 story ocean front restaurant with great Live DJ performance on Saturday nights!
Someone say.. Sushi?
22 locals recommend
Nagoya Sushi & Tiki Bar Condado
1131 Ashford Ave
22 locals recommend
Someone say.. Sushi?
Delicious low-fat yogurt, great after walking through Condado.
Yogen Fruz
1131 Ashford Ave
Delicious low-fat yogurt, great after walking through Condado.
Delicious Puertorican food! Try their "biftec".
9 locals recommend
Cafe del Angel
1106 Ashford Ave
9 locals recommend
Delicious Puertorican food! Try their "biftec".
Delicious typical Puertorican food- must try: "Mofongo relleno de biftec"!
20 locals recommend
Orozco's Restaurant
1126 Ashford Ave
20 locals recommend
Delicious typical Puertorican food- must try: "Mofongo relleno de biftec"!
My childhood memories bring me back to this restaurant. Try their "trifongo" or as for the "Comida navideña" (typical holiday Purertorican food)- you wont go wrong.
125 locals recommend
El Jibarito
280 C. del Sol
125 locals recommend
My childhood memories bring me back to this restaurant. Try their "trifongo" or as for the "Comida navideña" (typical holiday Purertorican food)- you wont go wrong.
Try their "Traffic Jam" waffle or their 16oz frozen Nutella coffee with an extra kick of espresso.
14 locals recommend
Waffler Avenue (Condado Beach)
1054 Ashford Ave
14 locals recommend
Try their "Traffic Jam" waffle or their 16oz frozen Nutella coffee with an extra kick of espresso.
Delicious organic food, pet friendly menu!
278 locals recommend
Ocean Park
2059 Cll Italia
278 locals recommend
Delicious organic food, pet friendly menu!
Live music from 7pm-11pm. Delicious Asian inspired restaurant. Try their Mongolian beef!
59 locals recommend
Silk
103 Av. de Diego
59 locals recommend
Live music from 7pm-11pm. Delicious Asian inspired restaurant. Try their Mongolian beef!
Argentinian style pizza restaurant
42 locals recommend
Si No Corro Me Pizza
1917 C. Loíza
42 locals recommend
Argentinian style pizza restaurant
Mon- CLOSED Tues- Sun: 8am-6pm Deliciously chocolate infused foods
111 locals recommend
Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San Francisco
111 locals recommend
Mon- CLOSED Tues- Sun: 8am-6pm Deliciously chocolate infused foods
Their 32oz margarrrrita- is delicious.
7 locals recommend
Greengos
310 C. de la Fortaleza
7 locals recommend
Their 32oz margarrrrita- is delicious.
Get "The Boss"
8 locals recommend
BaJuice Detox Program
1125 Ashford Ave
8 locals recommend
Get "The Boss"
Delicious breakfast spot.
65 locals recommend
Kamoli Kafe Butik
1706 Calle Loíza
65 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast spot.
My favorites: 50/50 burger (50% is bacon and 50% is beef- need I say more? Chorizo burger- delicious and juicy or greasy still not sure, I have to go back and eat another one! FROZEN MOJITOS!
60 locals recommend
The Place
1368 Ashford Ave
60 locals recommend
My favorites: 50/50 burger (50% is bacon and 50% is beef- need I say more? Chorizo burger- delicious and juicy or greasy still not sure, I have to go back and eat another one! FROZEN MOJITOS!
You'll want to try their BBQ platter, matahambre or pretty much... anything!
128 locals recommend
La Estación
128 locals recommend
You'll want to try their BBQ platter, matahambre or pretty much... anything!
Try their watermelon margarita with tan rim!
Te•Qui•La
Try their watermelon margarita with tan rim!

Everything Else

Just in case- 7 minute walk form the apartment.
42 locals recommend
Ashford Hospital
1451 Ave Dr Ashford
42 locals recommend
Just in case- 7 minute walk form the apartment.
This is where you'll fly in and out.
86 locals recommend
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Airport Road
86 locals recommend
This is where you'll fly in and out.
Running field in front of a marvelous ocean.
38 locals recommend
Parque Barbosa
Avenida Las Américas
38 locals recommend
Running field in front of a marvelous ocean.
Mani and pedi time!
Euforia
1060 Ashford Ave
Mani and pedi time!
10 locals recommend
Caribbean Cinemas - Plaza Escorial
10 locals recommend

Shopping

Make sure to stop by and visit upstairs for some fresh organic lunch.
111 locals recommend
Freshmart Condado
1310 Ashford Ave
111 locals recommend
Make sure to stop by and visit upstairs for some fresh organic lunch.
503 locals recommend
The Mall of San Juan
1000 The Mall of San Juan Blvd
503 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1185 Av. 65 de Infantería
38 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Mare sure to visit La Concha's Casino del Mar!
125 locals recommend
La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort
1077 Ashford Ave
125 locals recommend
Mare sure to visit La Concha's Casino del Mar!
Movie night! Visit fine arts and enjoy some cocktails or even sushi while watching your favorite new-released flicks!
69 locals recommend
Caribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar
Avenida de la Constitución
69 locals recommend
Movie night! Visit fine arts and enjoy some cocktails or even sushi while watching your favorite new-released flicks!

City/town information

Go to my food recommendations for the best BBQ in town!
83 locals recommend
Fajardo
83 locals recommend
Go to my food recommendations for the best BBQ in town!