Estrella Del Sol Vacation Home Guidebook
Food scene
This section contains some of our favourite restaurants that we have been to and enjoyed. PR has a lively food scene.....
If you like seafood, this is the place to be. Various restaurants along the route. Try El Rincon Del Faro - delicious fresh seafood!!
201 locals recommend
Las Croabas
If you like seafood, this is the place to be. Various restaurants along the route. Try El Rincon Del Faro - delicious fresh seafood!!
This is a health food supermarket with its own deli/restaurant that serves breakfast, sandwiches, and anything else that you would want to buy from a fresh food market.
6 locals recommend
Freshmart Carolina
Puerto Rico 887This is a health food supermarket with its own deli/restaurant that serves breakfast, sandwiches, and anything else that you would want to buy from a fresh food market.
Lolita's Mexican Food
Calle 3If you like Mexican food, this is the place!
Don Pepe
Great choice for Puerto Rican food.
Great variety of food - seafood is their specialty (delicious!!). Outdoor / shaded seating is available.
17 locals recommend
Rincon Del Faro
Great variety of food - seafood is their specialty (delicious!!). Outdoor / shaded seating is available.
Local BBQ restaurant with outdoor seating. Eat-in or take out food is optional.
44 locals recommend
El Verde BBQ
Calle 3Local BBQ restaurant with outdoor seating. Eat-in or take out food is optional.
They bake the best Puerto Rican bread. They also serve breakfast and lunch.
20 locals recommend
La Familia Bakery 2
9 Cll 1They bake the best Puerto Rican bread. They also serve breakfast and lunch.
This family owned place's seafood is amazing and is our favourite haunt for fried red snapper.
9 locals recommend
Estrella del Norte
Puerto Rico 987This family owned place's seafood is amazing and is our favourite haunt for fried red snapper.
Awesome beach restaurant. Views of the beach and the food and drinks are great. You could also sit on the beach and come up for a few beers/drinks or snack if you run out of them.... They seem to make the best Shrimp Pastalillos that I have had across the island so far.
7 locals recommend
Contra Viento y Marea Restaurant & Beach Bar
Awesome beach restaurant. Views of the beach and the food and drinks are great. You could also sit on the beach and come up for a few beers/drinks or snack if you run out of them.... They seem to make the best Shrimp Pastalillos that I have had across the island so far.
We time going there for late afternoon/evening and sit on the second floor for drinks or dinner. The view of the beach and seeing folks riding the waves are awesome. Also, we saw our first moonrise there and it was stunning!
203 locals recommend
Boardrider's Surf Bar and Grill
25 Cll Miguel Veve CalzadaWe time going there for late afternoon/evening and sit on the second floor for drinks or dinner. The view of the beach and seeing folks riding the waves are awesome. Also, we saw our first moonrise there and it was stunning!
Amazing everything! You should get reservations especially on weekends. When you sit down, they bring a bowl of soup and fish fritters on the house which are awesome. We have brought a number of friends over and is our go to restaurant in San Juan. All have raved about the food and the ambience. They have free valet parking. Reservations are recommended.
103 locals recommend
Casita Miramar
605 Av. MiramarAmazing everything! You should get reservations especially on weekends. When you sit down, they bring a bowl of soup and fish fritters on the house which are awesome. We have brought a number of friends over and is our go to restaurant in San Juan. All have raved about the food and the ambience. They have free valet parking. Reservations are recommended.
La Estación
Fantastic BBQ - reservations are highly recommended.
A great sandwich shop that is a hideaway. The folks there are awesome and friendly. My favourite is the Tripleta with 2 eggs.. One sandwich is large enough for 2 meals.. Please note that after Maria the signs are not up but easily navigable off Rt 3.
Panadería Don Nico
A great sandwich shop that is a hideaway. The folks there are awesome and friendly. My favourite is the Tripleta with 2 eggs.. One sandwich is large enough for 2 meals.. Please note that after Maria the signs are not up but easily navigable off Rt 3.
Brew!!! Taller Experimental
Local Brewery - fantastic beer! The owners are friends of ours.
Food Truck - open Friday and Saturday 11AM - 7PM. So delicious!! The owner/chef is a friend of ours.
The Famous Trailer Ribs
Food Truck - open Friday and Saturday 11AM - 7PM. So delicious!! The owner/chef is a friend of ours.
Sama
Excellent food and view - reservations are highly recommended.
Coffee at the View
Amazing coffee and breakfast or lunch!
Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For dinner, they have many choices but what makes them unique is an authentic wood fired Pizza oven - delish!
47 locals recommend
Lluvia Delis Bar & Artefecto
52 Principal StreetGreat place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For dinner, they have many choices but what makes them unique is an authentic wood fired Pizza oven - delish!
Bungalu Rest & Bar
Puerto Rico 968Fun rooftop restaurant - their stuffed avocado are the best!
After a hike in the rainforest, this is a great place to stop for a delicious smoothie or acai bowl.
71 locals recommend
Degree 18 Juice Bar
16 Cll PrincipalAfter a hike in the rainforest, this is a great place to stop for a delicious smoothie or acai bowl.
El Yunque Treehouse
Puerto Rico 191Excellent local Puerto Rican food with a charming atmosphere.
Activity
Rainforest Zipline Park
If you are adventurous, this is the place to go!
Beautiful waterfalls, well marked hiking trails, tourist attractions, etc. Access is Free - we suggest arriving to the park between 8AM/9AM. Or, check out the website for Para la naturaleza some unique tour options.
395 locals recommend
El Yunque
Beautiful waterfalls, well marked hiking trails, tourist attractions, etc. Access is Free - we suggest arriving to the park between 8AM/9AM. Or, check out the website for Para la naturaleza some unique tour options.
Nature preserve. Great tours but you must call ahead to reserve a time. Check out the website for Para la naturaleza for more tours.
113 locals recommend
Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan
Nature preserve. Great tours but you must call ahead to reserve a time. Check out the website for Para la naturaleza for more tours.
Horseback riding, ATV's, Restaurants, and so much more...!
305 locals recommend
Carabali Rainforest Park
Puerto Rico 992Horseback riding, ATV's, Restaurants, and so much more...!
Golf, Tennis, Beach, and more. There are also several restaurants and nightclubs for entertainment.
52 locals recommend
Casino at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort
6000 Blvd. Río MarGolf, Tennis, Beach, and more. There are also several restaurants and nightclubs for entertainment.
There are several tour companies available for taking a Kayak Tour of the Bio Bay in Fajardo, PR. This is an evening activity and it must be reserved in advance. The lunar cycle will affect availability of this activity - when it is a Full Moon, this activity is not available.
A recommendation for a kayak tour company:
https://glassbottompr.com/
384 locals recommend
Bahía Bioluminiscente
There are several tour companies available for taking a Kayak Tour of the Bio Bay in Fajardo, PR. This is an evening activity and it must be reserved in advance. The lunar cycle will affect availability of this activity - when it is a Full Moon, this activity is not available.
A recommendation for a kayak tour company:
https://glassbottompr.com/
Tour is provided by Para la naturaleza. Check out the website for Para la naturaleza for more tours!
41 locals recommend
Hacienda La Esperanza - Para La Naturaleza
616 Cll La EsperanzaTour is provided by Para la naturaleza. Check out the website for Para la naturaleza for more tours!
This is much more than an Outlet Mall - they have restaurants, a movie theater, Formula 1 racing, climbing walls/nets and Metal artwork throughout the mall that is one of a kind (Transformers and more!). This is your go-to place on a rainy day.
221 locals recommend
The Outlet At Route 66
18400 Autop. Roberto Sánchez VilellaThis is much more than an Outlet Mall - they have restaurants, a movie theater, Formula 1 racing, climbing walls/nets and Metal artwork throughout the mall that is one of a kind (Transformers and more!). This is your go-to place on a rainy day.
C Note Jazz Club
Jazz in the evening - they have appetizers and drinks too!
Movie Theater
Movie Theater plus shopping for high quality clothing and goods at reasonable prices.
221 locals recommend
The Outlet At Route 66
18400 Autop. Roberto Sánchez VilellaMovie Theater plus shopping for high quality clothing and goods at reasonable prices.
Groceries / Shopping
Grocery store. There is also a pharmacy and a cafeteria. The cafeteria closes at 4PM and has good inexpensive food and pastries. Food can be ordered to eat-in or take-out.
90 locals recommend
Ralph's Food Warehouse
Carretera 3Grocery store. There is also a pharmacy and a cafeteria. The cafeteria closes at 4PM and has good inexpensive food and pastries. Food can be ordered to eat-in or take-out.
Local grocery store. They have good meat selection and try to source local produce.
36 locals recommend
Supermercados Selectos
00745 PR-3Local grocery store. They have good meat selection and try to source local produce.
Costco in San Juan / Carolina PR. Groceries and other merchandise.
38 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1185 Av. 65 de InfanteríaCostco in San Juan / Carolina PR. Groceries and other merchandise.
Walmart Supercenter
Avenida IturreguiWalmart in Carolina, PR. Groceries and other merchandise.
The Outlet At Route 66
18400 Autop. Roberto Sánchez VilellaOutlet Mall - the anchor store is Burlington.
Walmart
150 Carr 940Walmart in Fajardo, PR - General merchandise.
Beaches
The best beach in the area - less than 15 minutes drive from the house. The beach has bathrooms, showers and changing facilities. Beach activities include Kayaking, Parasailing and other activities. There are also food stands at the beach.
142 locals recommend
Balneario La Monserrate Luquillo Beach
Carretera 3The best beach in the area - less than 15 minutes drive from the house. The beach has bathrooms, showers and changing facilities. Beach activities include Kayaking, Parasailing and other activities. There are also food stands at the beach.
Another great beach, approx. 20 minutes from Estrella Del Sol. There is also an aquatic part within walking distance with free parking. Activities are geared for all ages.
23 locals recommend
Parque Nacional Balneario Seven Seas
Puerto Rico 987Another great beach, approx. 20 minutes from Estrella Del Sol. There is also an aquatic part within walking distance with free parking. Activities are geared for all ages.
A great walking beach. You can walk for miles and it follows the beach behind the various hotel complexes.
30 locals recommend
Playa las Picuas
Camino las PicüasA great walking beach. You can walk for miles and it follows the beach behind the various hotel complexes.
Manati has a few beaches that are awesome. This and the Mar Chiquita beach are awesome. It is a bit of a drive but a must see.
39 locals recommend
Cueva Las Golondrinas
Manati has a few beaches that are awesome. This and the Mar Chiquita beach are awesome. It is a bit of a drive but a must see.
This is our favourite sitting beaches to just hang out. Views are awesome, you can sit under the palm trees and enjoy the breeze.
105 locals recommend
Playa Azul
Ocean DriveThis is our favourite sitting beaches to just hang out. Views are awesome, you can sit under the palm trees and enjoy the breeze.
City advice
Don't miss
Experiencing a Chinchorreo Sunday Drive is an experience!
Chinchorreos are fritters. On Sundays, you can start in the mountain town of Cayey and have a combination of Mojitos and various snacks and continue on a series of little stores off the road for more. There are 3 main Chinchirreo routes in PR. One starting in Cayey and ending in Aibonito which is an awesome mountain town, a second that goes from San Juan through the Pinones area up to the Luquillo Kioskos and the third on the western side.