The O'Brien's Guidebook

Stephen
The O'Brien's Guidebook

Neighborhoods

This small fishing village is a short walk from the condominium. There is a public boat launch, park, restaurants, and souvenir shops. It is a popular place during holidays and weekends. The Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Tours leave from here nightly and there are water taxis to that will take you to the nearby islands on the weekends.
201 locals recommend
Las Croabas
201 locals recommend
This small fishing village is a short walk from the condominium. There is a public boat launch, park, restaurants, and souvenir shops. It is a popular place during holidays and weekends. The Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Tours leave from here nightly and there are water taxis to that will take you to the nearby islands on the weekends.

Sightseeing

This beach is the closest beach to the condominium. It is 1.5 miles away. The parking lot is closed Monday and Tuesday. The beach is open everyday. The beach is beautiful and there are lots of activities to do in the area. If you want to hike a little there are two secluded beaches about 20 minutes from Seven Seas. Playa Escondida and Playa Colora. The trail to both of these beaches is at the end of beach at Seven Seas.
326 locals recommend
Seven Seas Beach
326 locals recommend
This beach is the closest beach to the condominium. It is 1.5 miles away. The parking lot is closed Monday and Tuesday. The beach is open everyday. The beach is beautiful and there are lots of activities to do in the area. If you want to hike a little there are two secluded beaches about 20 minutes from Seven Seas. Playa Escondida and Playa Colora. The trail to both of these beaches is at the end of beach at Seven Seas.
This is a National Park run by the USDA. It is a 30 minute drive from the condominium. The park includes several scenic overlooks, sights and hiking trails. You can even hike to natural waterfalls and take a dip in the cool fresh water. Advance reservations are necessary in order to protect the environment. Visit https://fs.usda.gov/main/elyunque/passes-permits/recreation to make a reservation.
395 locals recommend
El Yunque
395 locals recommend
This is a National Park run by the USDA. It is a 30 minute drive from the condominium. The park includes several scenic overlooks, sights and hiking trails. You can even hike to natural waterfalls and take a dip in the cool fresh water. Advance reservations are necessary in order to protect the environment. Visit https://fs.usda.gov/main/elyunque/passes-permits/recreation to make a reservation.
The ferry terminal is about 20 minutes away from the condominium. You can take the ferry to Culebra and Vieques from here. See the ferry schedule here: www.puertoricoferry.com/en
67 locals recommend
Ceiba Ferry Terminal
Marina Drive
67 locals recommend
The ferry terminal is about 20 minutes away from the condominium. You can take the ferry to Culebra and Vieques from here. See the ferry schedule here: www.puertoricoferry.com/en
One of two forts built by the Spanish to defend the island. Old San Juan is about 1 hour from the condominium.
492 locals recommend
El Morro
Calle Beneficencia
492 locals recommend
One of two forts built by the Spanish to defend the island. Old San Juan is about 1 hour from the condominium.
Old San Juan is about 1 hour from the apartment. It is a nice place to walk around and visit historical buildings, restaurants, galleries and churches.
902 locals recommend
Viejo San Juan
902 locals recommend
Old San Juan is about 1 hour from the apartment. It is a nice place to walk around and visit historical buildings, restaurants, galleries and churches.
One of two forts built by the Spanish to defend Puerto Rico.
33 locals recommend
San Cristóbal
33 locals recommend
One of two forts built by the Spanish to defend Puerto Rico.
This is a beautiful island with snorkeling and beautiful beach. Water taxis leave from Las Croabas.
241 locals recommend
Cayo Icacos
241 locals recommend
This is a beautiful island with snorkeling and beautiful beach. Water taxis leave from Las Croabas.
This is a great place to spend a day or half day. There is a parking lot (closed on Monday and Tuesday) bath house, and snack bar (with great snacks and drinks). One of the most scenic beaches in all of the caribbean.
81 locals recommend
Balneario Luquillo
81 locals recommend
This is a great place to spend a day or half day. There is a parking lot (closed on Monday and Tuesday) bath house, and snack bar (with great snacks and drinks). One of the most scenic beaches in all of the caribbean.
305 locals recommend
Carabali Rainforest Park
Puerto Rico 992
305 locals recommend
64 locals recommend
Las Tinajas
KM 10.1 Puerto Rico 971
64 locals recommend
137 locals recommend
Las Paylas
Puerto Rico 983
137 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Hacienda Chocolat PR
Camino Los Polacos
14 locals recommend

Food scene

This is a strip of food kiosks that are against the beach. They are just off of Rt 3 and a nice place to stop for a meal.
115 locals recommend
Kioskos de Luquillo
115 locals recommend
This is a strip of food kiosks that are against the beach. They are just off of Rt 3 and a nice place to stop for a meal.
This is a wonderful place for breakfast. The views are spectacular.
100 locals recommend
Las Vistas Café
#83 C. 2
100 locals recommend
This is a wonderful place for breakfast. The views are spectacular.
This is a great place for a casual meal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available here. The drinks are excellent. Get the larger sizes. You won’t be disappointed.
43 locals recommend
Café Playero
43 locals recommend
This is a great place for a casual meal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available here. The drinks are excellent. Get the larger sizes. You won’t be disappointed.
Delicious BBQ restaurant with a great bar. It does not look like much when you drive by it but the atmosphere totally changes at night and once you are inside.
128 locals recommend
La Estación
128 locals recommend
Delicious BBQ restaurant with a great bar. It does not look like much when you drive by it but the atmosphere totally changes at night and once you are inside.
This is an excellent NY style pizza place. The owner is from NYC.
10 locals recommend
Rustica
52 C. Garrido Morales
10 locals recommend
This is an excellent NY style pizza place. The owner is from NYC.
A nice place for a meal. Right next to Seven Seas beach.
45 locals recommend
Costa Mia
45 locals recommend
A nice place for a meal. Right next to Seven Seas beach.
Great Mexican restaurant about 15 minutes from the condominium. Wonderful margaritas and freshly prepared food. Try the super wet version of their burritos or the fajitas.
152 locals recommend
Lolita's Mexican Food
Calle 3
152 locals recommend
Great Mexican restaurant about 15 minutes from the condominium. Wonderful margaritas and freshly prepared food. Try the super wet version of their burritos or the fajitas.
This is the local neighborhood bakery. Freshly made Pan de Agua bread, pastries and sandwiches.
16 locals recommend
Panaderia Monte Brisas
Avenue el Conquistador
16 locals recommend
This is the local neighborhood bakery. Freshly made Pan de Agua bread, pastries and sandwiches.
This is a reasonable chicken chain restaurant with freshly prepared chicken and sides. Great value for the money.
15 locals recommend
Pollo Tropical
González Giusti Avenue
15 locals recommend
This is a reasonable chicken chain restaurant with freshly prepared chicken and sides. Great value for the money.
Nice local restaurant with beautiful views
66 locals recommend
Sal & Pimienta by the sea
66 locals recommend
Nice local restaurant with beautiful views
The chef, Manolo and his family run this excellent kiosk nearby. This is our favorite place to eat when we are there. Great local food prepared with love. Definitely stop here for lunch or dinner.
21 locals recommend
Calizo Kiosko
21 locals recommend
The chef, Manolo and his family run this excellent kiosk nearby. This is our favorite place to eat when we are there. Great local food prepared with love. Definitely stop here for lunch or dinner.
203 locals recommend
Boardrider's Surf Bar and Grill
25 Cll Miguel Veve Calzada
203 locals recommend
Sama
69 locals recommend
Latin Gyros
352 Cll Fernández Garcia
69 locals recommend
Panadería Panetto
60 Cll José M Lugo Calzada
19 locals recommend
Bungalu Rest & Bar
Puerto Rico 968
19 locals recommend
Coffee Therapy PR
101 locals recommend
Ekelekua
Carretera 3
101 locals recommend
226 locals recommend
La Parrilla
Puerto Rico 193
226 locals recommend
120 locals recommend
Terruño
120 locals recommend

Shopping

This is the closest Walmart. They have a little of everything, including food.
127 locals recommend
Walmart
150 Carr 940
127 locals recommend
This is the closest Walmart. They have a little of everything, including food.
This supermarket is large and has a great variety of products.
67 locals recommend
Econo
Carretera 3
67 locals recommend
This supermarket is large and has a great variety of products.
This is a nice manageable supermarket nearby. They have everything you would need.
20 locals recommend
Supermercado Pueblo Fajardo
Avenue el Conquistador
20 locals recommend
This is a nice manageable supermarket nearby. They have everything you would need.
This Walgreens has a little of everything. It is open 24 hours and a great place to stop and get some food and essentials if you arrive in the middle of the night. Great for souvenirs.
29 locals recommend
Walgreens
4203 C. Marginal
29 locals recommend
This Walgreens has a little of everything. It is open 24 hours and a great place to stop and get some food and essentials if you arrive in the middle of the night. Great for souvenirs.
13 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy y más
9 Calle Igualdad
13 locals recommend
There is a great 24 hr Pueblo Supermarket near the Airport in San Juan. It is convenient to pick up items if you arrive at an odd hour of the day.
Supermercado Pueblo
There is a great 24 hr Pueblo Supermarket near the Airport in San Juan. It is convenient to pick up items if you arrive at an odd hour of the day.

Casino

This is the closest casino.
52 locals recommend
Casino at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort
6000 Blvd. Río Mar
52 locals recommend
This is the closest casino.
El Tropical Casino

City advice

Getting around

Renting a car is recommended.

It is fun to explore different parts of the island. You will need a car to do that.