Eric’s Stella Maris guidebook
Food scene
Tijuana's Bar and Grill
1350 Ashford AveGood margaritas
Pannes
1125 Ashford AveGood for breakfast
Via Appia's
1350 Ashford AveGood whole wheat pizza. Reasonable price. Outside seating.
The Place
1368 Ashford AveOutdoor seating. Love the yucca fries and the 50/50 bacon burger.
Ropa Vieja Grill
Avenida AshfordSuper close to home, good cuban food, outdoor dining
1919 Restaurant
1055 Ashford AveIt's a splurge but great food in an elegant location.
Jose Enrique Puerto Rican Restaurant
1021 Ashford AveGreat food.
Ali Baba Turkish Restaurant
1214 Ashford Aveclose by, great lamb
Buns Burger Shop
Caribe StreetKabanas
1104 Av. Magdalenagood tacos
Groceries
Freshmart Condado
1310 Ashford Aveclose to home, fresh produce
Eros Food Market
1357 Ashford Aveclose to home, alcohol, groceries
closest super market, does delivery
They offer a shopping car if you spend more than $50
415 locals recommend
SuperMax
114 Avenida José de Diegoclosest super market, does delivery
They offer a shopping car if you spend more than $50
Neighborhoods
Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Brightly colored houses line cobbled streets and shady plazas, alongside cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls. The Bautista Cathedral houses the tomb of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Brightly colored houses line cobbled streets and shady plazas, alongside cool cocktail bars and renowned Caribbean fusion restaurants
A picturesque ocean drive from Carolina to Loíza where you can enjoy local dining experiences and practice what Puerto Ricans call chinchorreo. Sample delicious specialties while you hop from food stand to food stand and go back and forth to the beach. Enjoy the peaceful waves at La Pocita or Vacía Talega, two secluded beaches where you can go swimming or soak in the sun.
There is boardwalk bike path that runs along the ocean.
287 locals recommend
Campamento Piñones
A picturesque ocean drive from Carolina to Loíza where you can enjoy local dining experiences and practice what Puerto Ricans call chinchorreo. Sample delicious specialties while you hop from food stand to food stand and go back and forth to the beach. Enjoy the peaceful waves at La Pocita or Vacía Talega, two secluded beaches where you can go swimming or soak in the sun.
There is boardwalk bike path that runs along the ocean.
Sightseeing
El Yunque Rain Forest
Great hiking trails in a tropical rain forest
One of Puerto Rico's most picturesque beaches.
There is a long line of restaurant kiosks nearby to sample typical Puerto Rican street food.
221 locals recommend
Liquillo Beach
One of Puerto Rico's most picturesque beaches.
There is a long line of restaurant kiosks nearby to sample typical Puerto Rican street food.
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de DiegoGreat selection of Puerto Rican art.
It is close to El Moro.
Exhibits change but the core museum is well worth seeing.
75 locals recommend
Museo de las Américas
Calle BeneficenciaIt is close to El Moro.
Exhibits change but the core museum is well worth seeing.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, (El Morro) sits atop a high promontory overlooking the entrance to the San Juan Bay. It is the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years and is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spain in the Caribbean.
442 locals recommend
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleCastillo San Felipe del Morro, (El Morro) sits atop a high promontory overlooking the entrance to the San Juan Bay. It is the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years and is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spain in the Caribbean.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, (El Morro) sits atop a high promontory overlooking the entrance to the San Juan Bay. It is the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years and is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spain in the Caribbean.
190 locals recommend
Castillo de San Cristobal
501 Bulevar del ValleCastillo San Felipe del Morro, (El Morro) sits atop a high promontory overlooking the entrance to the San Juan Bay. It is the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years and is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spain in the Caribbean.