Best places: Beaches in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Public palm-lined sandy beach used by resorts with kitesurfing schools & bar & restaurant access.

🫤 The first day I arrived the staff was very attentive to myself and my family at the tropical section which was where my accommodation were situated.The second day not so much not only did I observe young men and women smoking weed along several corridors were my 3 year old child would have to freque...

🫤 Very dirty beach. The beach itself is nice, but people leave trash and no one cleans it... They are yeah cans nearby but they are empty and people leave bags of trash directly under trees. As a part of trash there are glass pieces from bottles. I wouldn't recommend any tourist to go to that beach -...

👍👍 Living here for over 20 years because it is one of the best beaches. In the weekends visited by many locals but the other 5 days this beach is so quiet and beautiful.

Low-key beach close to cafes & bars, known for its wide sandy expanse & surfable waves.

👍👍 This is a great locals beach on Costa Dorada in the DR. A short cab ride from the Amber Cove cruise port (~$20 pp round-trip, but the driver stays with you all day to make sure you don't miss the boat!) and never crowded. A couple of loungers and an umbrella set you back $20 and 1L Presidente beers...

This small, sandy beach alongside a road is surrounded by trees & offers swimming & sunbathing.

👍👍 Excelente, se puede pasar la noche, llevar algo para acampar, la calle es un poco complicada, es mejor un vehículo 4x4, que no sea bajito el vehículo

😐 Our family of 12 people decided to try this beach. When we arrived, the road to get back to the beach was horrible. It was a dirt road with many potholes that is not maintained. Luckily we had suv's and it was easier than any of the cars that were trying to get to the beach. When we got to the beach...

Popular white-sand stretch with tall palms & calm waters for swimming, plus beach-shack eateries.

👍👍 Good day