Visitors to San Juan will often begin their excursion in shopping hubs such as Calle del Cristo or Fortaleza Street, which are as charming as they are convenient. Historical monuments like San Juan Gate leads to the Cathedral of San Juan puts you in the actual footsteps of Spanish dignitaries visiting the island 500 years ago. Old San Juan offers an atmospheric and equally personal history, with its intricate winding streets, quaint pastel houses and plentiful cafes and restaurants. If you’re hiring a car from Marriott Hotel and Casino Condado, 1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan you’re practically on Condado Beach, but you may also like to try Ocean Park Beach, or Isla Verde which are a short drive east.