Trip plan · November
3 days of beaches in San Juan
Every stop below is a 787daily guide pick near San Juan, chosen by distance and what's good in November.
Three days in San Juan take you from beachside mornings to Old San Juan evenings and Santurce nights. Each day pairs time outdoors with a good meal and a drink to finish.
Day 1
Start at Playa del Caribe Hilton, stroll through Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, then settle in for dinner at Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar and cocktails at La Grieta.
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.
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 Parque Luis Muñoz RiveraLa Grieta
An agave- and mezcal-focused cocktail bar in Old San Juan with a moody, low-lit room and smoky, intentional drinks, a niche few PR bars cover.
Directions from Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar
Day 2
Take in the view at Parque Nacional Isla de Cabras, explore the Museo de las Américas, then enjoy dinner at Verde Mesa and a late drink at El Batey.
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.
Museo de las Américas
It is dedicated to the arts and history of the Americas.
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 Museo de las AméricasEl 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 Verde Mesa
Day 3
Spend the morning at Playa Ocean Park, visit the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, dine at 1919 Restaurant, and end the trip at Identidad Cocktail Bar.
Playa Ocean Park
Playa Ocean Park is a large public beach in the residential Santurce district of San Juan, near Dr. José Celso Barbosa Park. It was once called Último Trolley Beach, after the old San Juan–Condado streetcar line that ended there.
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, built in 1919, is a historic hotel located on the Atlantic Ocean in San Juan, offering a city-stay on the beach. It was once the social epicenter of San Juan and a destination for royalty, heads of state, and Hollywood stars. The hotel has been meticulously restored to its original Roaring 20s style and sophistication.
1919 Restaurant
The fine-dining restaurant inside the historic Condado Vanderbilt hotel, named for the year the hotel opened. Focuses on contemporary, seasonally driven cuisine with an awarded wine program.
Directions from Condado Vanderbilt HotelIdentidad Cocktail Bar
A Santurce cocktail bar built on local ingredients and Caribbean identity, with technically precise builds that lean into Puerto Rican flavor.
Directions from 1919 Restaurant
Curated by 787daily from its own guide. Seasons shown are typical, conditions change. Verify hours and access before you go.