Things to Do in Isla Verde Beach
ONE DAY TRIP IDEA
Plan a beautiful one-day trip to Isla Verde Beach. Isla Verde Beach is located around 11 kilometres away from the east of San Juan. You can reach the beach by driving your car or taking taxi. If you are planning to drive your car here, it's recommended to arrive early in the morning. So, you will get a parking spot to park your car. Isla Verde Beach actually consists of three beaches. They are El Alambique, Pine Grove Beach, and Balneario de Carolina. If you like surfing, you can head to the eastern end of the beach, at Pine Grove Beach. Here, you will find tranquil waters to surf and lining palm trees on the other side. You can snorkel here and discover the wildlife of fish and rare corals in the clear water. This beach is also popular for the nightlife offered by the bars, restaurants, and resorts here. The best entertainment you can find here is The Casino at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan. They have a wide casino with plenty of machines and games. To wrap up your trip day in this lively urban beach, you can head to CAÑA by Juliana Gonzalez and enjoy some good meals to recharge your energy.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
CAÑA by Juliana Gonzalez
Pine Grove Beach
THINGS TO DO FOR FREE
Spanning miles of golden sand and warm sun, Isla Verde Beach is great for sunbathing. The clear and calm water here allows you to enjoy swimming on the shoreline or a little snorkeling here. On the north east of the each, you can also enjoy taking a walk on the soft white sand with tall palm trees lining the beach.
HEALTH ADVISORY
Isla Verde Beach is safe for everyone. There are some lifeguards on duty patrolling around the beach that are ready to help you if you are in trouble. Also, note that some activities may be restricted during the global pandemic. Make sure to obey the social distancing rules by WHO.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
January through May is the best time to visit Isla Verde Beach. Around the time, the beach has great weather and temperature to enjoy a beach trip. It's best to arrive at the beach early to avoid the crowd in the afternoon.
BEST WATER SPORTS
The lively urban Isla Verde Beach has plenty of water sports to offer. There are a number of water sports rental you can find along with the beach offering gears and fun beach sports. Watersports 4U is one of the beach sports rentals here. They offer water sports like boat rides and parasailing. Nut, if you want to learn about surfing you can head to Islaverde jetski rental at Hotel San Juan WOW. They have surfing school programs and also jet ski rentals. Snorkeling is also a popular activity here. You can enjoy snorkeling with the view of coral reefs and fish in the clear water.
Watersports 4U
Islaverde jetski rental at Hotel San Juan WOW!
BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS
Complete your beach trip plan by staying at a beachfront hotel in Isla Verde Beach. OCEAN VIEW DELUXE SUITE: PVT. BEACH & POOL is one of the top recommendations. This beautiful hotel features amazing sea views from your rooms. Every room here is provided by a kitchen and a private bathroom with a hot tub and shower. Amenities provided include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and also a bar. But if you are looking for a budget hotel here, Hotel La Playita is definitely for you. This small hotel is located right on the beachfront of Isla Verde Beach. They have comfortable standard rooms to offer. The amenities provided include a gift shop and also a cozy terrace restaurant.
Hotel La Playita
OCEAN VIEW DELUXE SUITE: PVT. BEACH & POOL
BEST RESTAURANTS
You can find a number of lively restaurants lining along the Isla Verde beach. One of the recommended restaurants to stop by is CAÑA by Juliana Gonzalez. It's a cozy restaurant offering some great traditional Puerto Rican street foods to order. Whether you want to dine in the airy indoor space here or in the covered terrace, they will serve you a memorable dining experience during your Isla Verde Beach trip. But, if you are looking for a luxury dining during your trip, The Meat Market is where you should book your table. It is a traditional steak house offering only high-quality dishes on their menu. To complete your dining here, you should order a glass of their tequila drink from the bar.
CAÑA by Juliana Gonzalez
The Meat Market
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
After exploring the shoreline beauty of Isla Verde beach, now it's time to have some fun at the Chico Cabaret. It's a cozy lounge located in Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. More than a cocktail bar they also offer some refreshing nightlife show from live performances to comedians. This lounge is popular for the cabaret and burlesque show performing in classic styles of dancers and striptease. Have fun!
Chico Cabaret
