Trip plan · November
3 days of beaches in Cataño
Every stop below is a 787daily guide pick near Cataño, chosen by distance and what's good in November.
Day 1
Punta Salinas
Punta Salinas, also called Balneario Punta Salinas, is a public balneario with a sandy natural beach in Toa Baja, run by the Departamento de Recreación y Deportes.
Casa Bacardí
The Bacardí distillery across the bay from Old San Juan, one of the world's largest rum producers, nicknamed the "Cathedral of Rum." Visitor tours cover the family history, distilling, and tastings.
Verde Mesa
A vegetable-forward, farm-to-table restaurant on Calle Tetuán led by chef Gabriel Hernández. Reopened in 2023 and operates for lunch and dinner.
Directions from Casa BacardíNuyorican Café
A beloved, no-frills Old San Juan club down a narrow alley off Calle San Francisco: the city's home for live salsa, Latin jazz, and bomba. Bands play late and the floor fills with dancers most nights.
Directions from Verde Mesa
Day 2
Parque Nacional Isla de Cabras
Parque Nacional Isla de Cabras is a park on a peninsula in Toa Baja with a view of El Morro, with a shooting range and the ruins of a leper colony.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro)
The 16th-century citadel guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay, with six levels of ramparts, tunnels, and a lighthouse. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Puerto Rico's most iconic landmark, run by the U.S. National Park Service.
Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar
A long-running fine-dining restaurant on Calle Fortaleza serving multi-course tasting menus with an extensive wine list. Operates as a reservation-based dinner spot.
Directions from Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro)El Batey
A long-standing dive bar on Calle del Cristo, established in 1961, with graffiti-covered walls and a focus on beer and simple drinks. Cash-oriented, informal, and historic.
Directions from Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar
Day 3
Playa del Caribe Hilton
Playa del Caribe Hilton, also known as Caribe Hilton Beach, is a beach in San Juan with nearby amenities including parking, a playground, and various eateries. Several rental shops and places to eat or drink are within walking distance.
Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera
Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera is a recreational public space with beautiful trees and landscaping, located by the ocean. It is the largest public square in the San Juan metropolitan area.
Cocina al Fondo
Chef Natalia Vallejo's Santurce restaurant, winner of the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: South (2023). A small kitchen turning out innovative Puerto Rican dishes from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Directions from Parque Luis Muñoz RiveraAurora
A speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar and gastrobar on Avenida Fernández Juncos in Santurce, by Calle Cerra. A technique-driven mixology program paired with small plates, served across intimate, design-forward rooms. 23-and-over with a dress code.
Directions from Cocina al Fondo
Curated by 787daily from its own guide. Seasons shown are typical, conditions change. Verify hours and access before you go.