Top 8 Free Things to do in Carolina, Puerto Rico

August 4, 2021 Merry Kessler

Once an important center for sugar production, Puerto Rico's fourth largest city's current fortunes come from its factories. Intriguing nicknames for the city of nearly 200,000 include The Land of Giants and Arm Hackers Town. Situated on the island's north shore, this Atlantic city is considered part of the metropolitan San Juan area. Popular attractions include Carolina Beach, Casa Escute art gallery, Caribbean Raceway Park and Isla Verde Mall. To make the most of your visit, consider renting a car.
Restaurants in Carolina

1. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

Cll Marg Baldorioty, Carolina 00979 Puerto Rico
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

2. Pine Grove Beach

Isla Verde, Carolina 00979 Puerto Rico
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 294 reviews

Pine Grove Beach

Reviewed By Discover195325 - Newark, United States

Hector was an amazing guide. He took us on a wonderful excursion of a coral reef that was easily reached from the beach. After seeing a ton of wildlife on the reef, he allowed us to use his equipment to try to see sea turtles in another area. Highly recommended!

3. Carolina Beach

Carolina Puerto Rico
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
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0%
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4.5 based on 312 reviews

Carolina Beach

Balneario Carolina is long stretch of white sand just east of the Isla Verde area in San Juan. It has a parking lot, restrooms, and showers. There's a kiddie water park at the eastern end of the beach.

Reviewed By Karen1__R

Lots of parking ($5), restrooms, showers, shade trees, security, lifeguards. Mostly clean (people are pigs). Beautiful, clear blue water. I was surprised to see only one food stand open, but better than nothing, I guess! We went to only one other beach (Pine Grove), which was fine, but this one was better. It's a big beach, so there may have been a lot of people, but it definitely didn't feel crowded.

4. Playa Isla Verde

Carolina 00979 Puerto Rico
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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0%
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4.5 based on 381 reviews

Playa Isla Verde

Reviewed By lovelyflower1988 - Miami, United States

The white sand, the sun, the view, the breeze and the warm water was amazing. When we decided to visit PR we weren't sure of our decision. But we found a beautiful place with wonderful people. We stayed at Dreams Hotel Miramar and we had a great time. The people at the hotel told us about what we could do in Covid's time and we were able to enjoy our vacation. PR has plenty of beautiful beaches to visit. Most with white sand and crystal clear waters. We enjoyed our stay and will be coming back.

5. Playa La Pocita De Pinones

Pr-187, Carolina 00983 Puerto Rico
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Playa La Pocita De Pinones

Playa La Posita is probably one of the better-known beaches in Pinones because of its accessibility. It's right on PR-187, and one of its distinctive attributes is that a long breakwater hinders the intense Atlantic waves from crashing into "La Posita", which translates as the pool, or the puddle. Its waters are similar to those of a pool: calm and cool, perfect for bathing without having to struggle with the waves' intensity. Moreover, you can park in front of the beach, and, across the PR-187, you can grab a bite in some of Pinones' best beach shack, like El Guariquiten.

6. The Casino at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan

6691 Ave of the Governors, Isla Verde, Carolina 00979 Puerto Rico
Excellent
32%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
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4.0 based on 249 reviews

The Casino at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan

7. Plaza Carolina

Avenida Jesus M. Fragoso, Carolina 00983 Puerto Rico +1 787-768-0514 [email protected] http://www.simon.com/mall/plaza-carolina
Excellent
44%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Plaza Carolina

Reviewed By Eclemente - Puerto Rico, Caribbean

This mall is perfect for me, it have good stores and it's not too crowded. Plus they have a neelw Caribbean Cinemas with 4DX and IMAX, a nice food court and some pretty good stores with new ones opening soon. My new favorite mall.

8. Isla Verde Mall

Los Gobernadores Ave, Carolina Puerto Rico +1 787-748-0150
Excellent
22%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
22%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 23 reviews

Isla Verde Mall

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