Playa del Capitolio — Attraction in San Juan

First time in Puerto Rico and this was one of the best parts about it. The beach itself is not insanely crazy for the views or swimming capabilities (wouldn’t recommend). It is more highly renowned for it being very rocky and only parts of it are for swimming down further after you get down the steps. The cool part about it is the historical context and how it is right next to the capital of Puerto Rico, hence the name “Beach of the Capital”. The photo opportunities here are endless and it is secluded so it’s a nice place to sit down by yourself or with friends/family/loved one to have meaningful conversations, relax on your own, have a nice picnic, etc. Its really up to what you enjoy more, just be ready for increased and unpredictable waves after sunset after the ride is increased and water levels rise definitely paid the price getting shorts wet but it turned...

As the name implies (although it is also known as Playa Pena), this small beach is directly across the street from the Capitolio (San Juan's capital building). It is the only beach in SJ proper and not nearly as large (or nice) as Condado, Ocean Park, or Isla Verde, but it is a nice pitstop while visiting Old San Juan, the Castillo San Cristobal, etc (walking distance from the cruise terminal, but mostly uphill until you get to the stairs to the beach). Not a great swimming beach, but very beautiful and a nice place for a beach stroll (you can usually find lots of sea glass). Definitely worth a stop while in Old San Juan, but head to the beaches mentioned above if you looking for a long beach day with facilities,...

🏖 It’s gorgeous, it’s secluded but the seas can get very rough even st the shoreline and sometimes you might find a person hiding in the tall grass behind the beach – could get kind of creepy. Better to walk a few blocks from here and go to Escambron beach especially if you’re on your own. (solo). You’ll feel much safer there and it’s beautiful and has bathrooms!! Stop by by El hamburger 🍔 its on the way there! P.S. One of the photos i’ve attached speaks to the ingenuity of Puerto Rican’s. This “inventive” local decided to create an “instant companion” for himself out of SAND! He was a good guy, made...