Santa Elena

Ecuador

A street with a large sign for Carmita's Pancake House and Restaurant.
A red bicycle with a heart-shaped basket and a red umbrella with 'Pinguino' branding on a beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing, a thatched-roof building, and a clear sky.
A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and people.
A rocky beach with calm turquoise waters and distant ships.

Popular cities in Santa Elena

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and calm sea.
Salinas
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Cafes
Escape to Salinas! Enjoy its beaches, surfing and cafes.
A coastal lighthouse with a wooden walkway leading to it, surrounded by a sandy beach and the ocean.
Santa Elena
Venture to sights like Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach as you discover Santa Elena.
A dirt path flanked by trees in a lush green landscape.
Manglaralto
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Yoga
Escape to relaxing Manglaralto! Enjoy its beaches, surfing and aquarium.
A nighttime coastal cityscape with a rocky shoreline, illuminated streets, and distant buildings.
La Libertad
Venture to sights like El Paseo Shopping La Peninsula as you discover the local area in La Libertad.
A large white cross, a historic church, and a mountainous landscape.
Parroquia Colonche
Venture to Punta Blanca Beach and Montañita Beach—just two of the sights around Parroquia Colonche.
José Luis Tamayo
José Luis Tamayo
Check out Punta Carnero Beach and Salinas Beach—just a couple of the sights around José Luis Tamayo.

Stay near popular Santa Elena attractions