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Where locals like to represent.</li><li>Old San Juan &#8211; historic and touristy but the charm is damn romantic.</li><li>Loiza &#8211; Where the white people and locals culture combine to create a hip and upcoming area full of art, bars, and restaurants that don&#8217;t want to attract the Condado tourists.</li><li>Candado &#8211; SpRiNg BrEak fOreVer.</li></ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>San Juan Beaches</h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/miAFU95RXYGFCvme8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playa Ocean Park</a> &#8211; Inside a gated community but open to the public during the day. Here you&#8217;ll find kite surfers and a more laid back beach vibe.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/oxzK14tA5nVNuuC46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hobie Beach</a> &#8211; Where the locals hang out a little out of the busy San Juan Area.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PxugNfawgsuwRtVV9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Condado Beach</a> &#8211; Where the drunk gringos are causing havoc.</li></ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Drinks</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fun watering holes in San Juan, Puerto Rico.</p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/K6V1TzijCbnHjShKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Tap</a> &#8211; (Loiza) a beer lovers haven with lots of beers on tap.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/bjN3T9s1TMDMhF1q7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JungleBird</a> &#8211; Caribbean tiki bar.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/nK5yEX76PAESe3oFA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handlebar</a> &#8211; a bit far form where most tourists are but a dope rock bar.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/RzeWJC3atmD6kQq27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Batey Bar</a> &#8211; lively dive bar with an old historic vibe.</li><li><a href=\"https://g.page/cafetresbe?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tresbe</a> &#8211; a very hip place with different scenario of seatings, serving a variety of drinks and foods.</li></ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Eating Through San Juan</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>San Juan, Puerto Rico is a culinary ride. </p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Breakfast &amp;&amp; Brunch</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/BSsauVWAqfPAjQPX7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinky&#8217;s Calle Loiza</a> &#8211; My absolute favorite place I ate at. More of a counter spot for takeout but so damn good. There is also one in Candado as well.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/5vWbStR21siSvKyeA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ana&#8217;s Cafe</a> &#8211; Affordable cheap cafe style breakfast.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/AuVC5AcsqHkdNyHP7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spiga</a> &#8211; Cafe style coffee and sandwiches</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/NMKnDyF3UsC7pCxx9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bien Papayas</a> &#8211; Lovely ladies whipping up breakfast noms.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/PPXk8yq3XffhyX8NA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MUSA</a> &#8211; Funky and warm brunch spot serving up a variety of international dishes.</li></ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Date Night</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/aX7sdryjPuFutfQw9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deaverdura</a> &#8211; No thrills but cozy puerto rican atmosphere that locals will take over for salsa nights and invite you to join them.</li><li><a href=\"https://g.page/eterrooftop?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eter Rooftop &amp; Lounge</a> &#8211; Wine and dine over a view of the city.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/GkoQ63oPHfMNCufS7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graziani Restaurant</a> &#8211; Hip place for tapas and cocktails.</li></ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Hole in the Wall &amp;&amp; Takeout</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/ENj4TnADwxx7iNhn9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Patio De Solé</a> &#8211; such an absolute gem with a huge quirky outdoor garden area to eat.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/N3xXBDeGBHaZ3tLp7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bebo&#8217;s Café</a> &#8211; a puerto rican favorite that pops off every night.</li><li><a href=\"https://g.page/majadospr?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Majados Food Truck</a> &#8211; Hip food truck style puerto rican food.</li><li><a href=\"https://g.page/cafetresbe?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tresbe</a> &#8211; an eclectic, outside place to eat and drink.</li></ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Activities / Areas to Explore</h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/YCWC2rhJyNWM74d77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electroshock</a> &#8211; Vintage and funky second hand shop for some cool threads.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/6574iAsNrGA9hgBK8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umbrella Street</a> &#8211; A place for you to take some Instagram pictures and gain clout.</li><li><a href=\"https://g.page/laplacitadsanturce?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Placita de Santurce</a> &#8211; a town square that becomes lively, especially on weekends, full of dancing.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/wS6jmvNxkJt8R9RD9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calles Artísticas Santurce es Ley</a> &#8211; Check out some local murals.</li><li><a href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/i9ZEkDMBBU81pML99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castillo San Felipe del Morro</a> &#8211; The famous Spanish built fortress thats stunning, especially at night time.</li></ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>**Caution** in La Perla</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>La Perla (ironically, the Pearl) is an old shanty town that was where slaves and lower-class people lived during the colonial period that is still low income. Today, it is not a place to venture into unless you know what you&#8217;re doing.</p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT TAKE YOUR PHONE OUT AND TAKE PICTURES.</strong> You will get extorted. This is an area of drugs and crime and it&#8217;s easy to stumble across when venturing around Old San Juan.</p>\n","date":"August 24, 2021","featuredImage":{"node":{"localFile":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"fullWidth","backgroundColor":"#b8b8b8","images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/cfb6320897eb5cf86e16ed1af30bc1b3/eb537/san-juan-puerto-rico-hit-list.jpg","srcSet":"/static/cfb6320897eb5cf86e16ed1af30bc1b3/d6db0/san-juan-puerto-rico-hit-list.jpg 750w,\n/static/cfb6320897eb5cf86e16ed1af30bc1b3/eb537/san-juan-puerto-rico-hit-list.jpg 1000w","sizes":"100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/cfb6320897eb5cf86e16ed1af30bc1b3/06597/san-juan-puerto-rico-hit-list.webp 750w,\n/static/cfb6320897eb5cf86e16ed1af30bc1b3/e1ea3/san-juan-puerto-rico-hit-list.webp 1000w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"100vw"}]},"width":1,"height":0.5640000000000001},"fluid":{"src":"/static/cfb6320897eb5cf86e16ed1af30bc1b3/14b42/san-juan-puerto-rico-hit-list.jpg"}}}}},"travelJournal":{"location":"San Juan, Puerto Rico"},"dateGmt":"2021-08-24T16:58:00","excerpt":"<p>Here&#8217;s a dope list to get you started on food, things to do, beaches, and drinks around San Juan, Puerto Rico.</p>\n","seo":{"breadcrumbs":[{"text":"Home","url":"/"},{"text":"San Juan Hit List","url":"/san-juan-hit-list/"}],"title":"San Juan Hit List - 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