Perfect Beach Retreat

The Beach House and Cafe La Plage combine to create the perfect beach club hotel and restaurant in the Isla Verde area of San Juan. On a lazy afternoon we wanted to relax by the beach and sip on Pina Coladas as we watched the sunset. As you can see from the pictures this place is perfect.

You can choose to sit in the open air restaurant or relax on one of the beachside beds or lounges. They provide the full menu of drinks and food regardless of where you choose to sit. The beds are covered in linen with a linen canopy to provide shade from the sun. It is perfect for friends or families that are visiting the beach but don’t want to relax on the sand all day. We did not try the food but did sample the Virgin Pina Colada which was pineapple perfection served in a large glass topped with a cherry. We sat for hours laughing, enjoying the scenery and reflecting on our trip. Some of our group walked the beach and others relaxed on a lounge chair in the sun.

This is the perfect spot for special events while in Puerto Rico and can work for groups of friends, families, and couples. The restaurant is part of a smaller inn that provides you with direct access to the beach and is centrally located in Isla Verde. A great choice if you want to stay away from mega resorts or big hotels.

The Beach House and Cafe La Plage
Beach Club Hotel and Restaurant
4851 Ave. Isla Verde
Carolina, PR 00979
787-268-7733 

A View of Bahia

When you are preparing to travel to an unfamilar destination you often try to research or find information to give you a realistic view of your destination. For those of you heading to Bahia in Brazil look at Robin Garcia’s blog entry “Oh Bahia!” in the In the Know Traveler Blog. After reading the article you should have a sense of what makes a trip to Bahia, the area that is central to Afro-Brazilian culture, so exciting. Have you traveled to Bahia or anywhere in Brazil? Share your view of your travels in the comments!

Dinner by the Sea

If you are in San Juan, Puerto Rico and looking for a place to stay or eat, why not visit Hosteria del Mar in Ocean Park. This beach inn and restaurant provide the perfect relaxing retreat from the busier tourist areas. The restaurant is open air allowing you to feel the breeze from the ocean that is a few feet away. The restaurant provides a mix of Vegetarian and Puerto Rican Cuisine and ranges between $15 -40 per entree.

The drinks were not stand out but the pasta and vegetarian dishes were excellent. The serving size for the food is not consistent as you can receive two spring rolls for $15 or a huge platter of tempura fried vegetables, shrimp and calamari for the same price.  For dessert, complete your meal with the fruit sorbet served in a fruit shell. The mango is light and refreshing and perfect on a warm Caribbean night.

Before or after your meal you can jump back into the ocean as you are steps from Ocean Park. This beach is a favorite of locals and tourists.

Hosteria Del Mar is located at No. 1 Tapia Street. Ocean Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00911

787-727-3302

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