Isla Verde

San Juan

Isla Verde Beach featuring a beach, sailing and boating
Isla Verde Beach showing a beach and tropical scenes
Isla Verde Beach featuring a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Isla Verde Beach which includes kayaking or canoeing and a sandy beach
Isla Verde Beach showing tropical scenes, a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy beach

White-sands, beautifully clear water and excellent water sports make this beach one of the most popular in Puerto Rico.

Isla Verde is a great place for a younger crowd to enjoy the Puerto Rican beach lifestyle. The shoreline is several miles long so you can either pick a spot to set-up near your car or stroll a bit and find a spot to yourself. The end closest to San Juan is always crowded and there are a number of street vendors selling drinks and food.  

Surf some of the best waves in the San Juan area with the locals at this lively urban beach. There are a number of breakers along the beach, offering up waves worthy of surfing for all different skill levels. Snorkeling is also a popular activity at Isla Verde, and stunning coral reefs can be found just offshore. Discover tropical fish and rare corals as you dive in the clear water. 

There are a number of lively restaurants along the Isla Verde beach promenade, offering  a variety of opportunities to try traditional Puerto Rican street food. Sample empanadas, or the famous pinchos, a fried kebab of pork, chicken or seafood.

The area has a thriving nightlife, and the streets fronting the beach are lined with bars, clubs and restaurants. Meet the locals as you drink cocktails made with Puerto Rican rum, or enjoy a meal at one of the upmarket restaurants in the area. 

Isla Verde Beach is located around seven miles (11 kilometers) east of San Juan. The area can be reached by car taxi in 15 minutes, and there is parking available. Make sure you arrive early to get a parking spot as this beach is known to get busy in the afternoons. Isla Verde Beach can be visited daily and there is no fee.


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Isla Verde Hotel Deals

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

5 out of 5
6063 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is CA $456 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $456
CA $613 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,908 reviews)
"Great facility, will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino

3.5 out of 5
8000 Tartak Street, Carolina
The price is CA $216 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $216
CA $302 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,884 reviews)
"The outside pool was amazing"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
The Royal Sonesta San Juan

The Royal Sonesta San Juan

4 out of 5
5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is CA $401 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
CA $401
CA $533 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Carolina. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,940 reviews)
"Excellent service! Will be repeat guest"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

The Royal Sonesta San Juan
Bali Posh Hotel PR, Adults Only -Isla Verde

Bali Posh Hotel PR, Adults Only -Isla Verde

2.5 out of 5
1167 Calle Marginal, Villa Mar, Carolina
The price is CA $200 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
CA $200
CA $218 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Condado Beach and Pan American Pier are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (720 reviews)
"I think is too expensive, but the facilities are very well maintained"

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Bali Posh Hotel PR, Adults Only -Isla Verde
San Juan Airport Hotel

San Juan Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
LMM International Airport, Terminal D Airport Hotel (SJU), Carolina
The price is CA $254 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $254
CA $313 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 10 beach bars. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,144 reviews)
"The room I stayed in had a very strong smell of mildew or mold. It was really bad."

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

San Juan Airport Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan

Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan

3 out of 5
6530 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina
The price is CA $200 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
CA $200
CA $281 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carolina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,059 reviews)
"Hotel was great!"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan
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Other neighbourhoods around Isla Verde

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Cangrejo Arriba

If you're spending some time in Cangrejo Arriba, Balneario de Carolina and Isla Verde Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cangrejo Arriba
San Juan featuring a sandy beach, a city and tropical scenes

Ocean Park

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Upscale beachfront community with trendy beachgoers, Ocean Park offers kitesurfing and windsurfing opportunities. Stroll along Calle Loíza for bars, restaurants, and boutiques or unwind at nearby Parque Barbosa.

Ocean Park
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Hato Rey Central

While visiting Hato Rey Central, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of Contemporary Art and Parques Muñoz Rivera & Sixto Escobar.

Hato Rey Central
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Parque

4/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Parque, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Ocean Park and Calle Loiza.

Parque
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico showing street scenes

Santurce

Bask in the sun on Atlantic Ocean beaches and experience vibrant nightlife at La Placita de Santurce, while exploring museums like the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico. Enjoy easy access to public transportation via bus lines and the Tren Urbano.

Santurce
Condado

Condado

4/5(20 area reviews)

Oceanfront and upscale, Condado boasts picturesque beaches alongside hotels, nightclubs, casinos, and shops. Stroll through La Ventana al Mar park, and enjoy easy access to public transport via T21 and D53 bus routes.

Condado


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