Venues
A–Z places that host nights out on the North Coast — open a venue for schedule, tips, and how to get there.
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Aguají
Sosúa
Chef Tita’s Dominican alta cocina at The Ocean Club (Luxury Collection), Calle Bruno Philip No. 5 — tasting menus rooted in Taíno-criollo flavors with bay views. Dinner Fri–Sun 6–10 PM; reservations essential.
Amber Cove
Puerto Plata
Carnival cruise village on Bahía de Maimón — free Aqua Zone pool and waterslides, shopping, bars, and Sky Bar views when a ship is in. Zip line and cabanas are extra. Not open to the public. Centro needs a taxi.
1 upcoming event
Anfiteatro La Puntilla
Puerto Plata
Oceanfront amphitheater at La Puntilla — outdoor concerts, carnival parades, and cultural performances overlooking the Atlantic.
3 upcoming events
Aura Beach Club Cabarete
Cabarete
Beachfront club on Calle Principal — daytime lounging and nighttime live shows facing Cabarete Bay.
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Baia Lounge
Sosúa
All-day international lounge-restaurant at The Ocean Club Costa Norte — Mediterranean seafood, sushi, wood-fired pizza, and sunset cocktails on Calle Bruno Philip. Open breakfast through dinner.
Bar 39
Sosúa
Beachfront bar on Playa Sosúa — ocean views, cold Presidentes, and live music on weekend evenings.
1 upcoming event
Big Lee's Beach Bar & Grill
Puerto Plata
Beachfront bar at Cosita Rica since 2011 — classic rock, karaoke nights, and Atlantic views steps from the sand.
1 upcoming event
Bliss Cabarete
Cabarete
Italian-Mediterranean dinner house on Callejón Máximo in La Ciénaga — homemade pasta, local fish, US Angus steaks, and a wide Italian wine list. Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00–10:30 PM; closed Sunday.
Blue Ice Piano Bar & Restaurant
Sosúa
Piano bar and restaurant on Calle Dr. Rosen in El Batey — late nights, gogo dance Saturdays, and WhatsApp reservations for tables.
1 upcoming event
Blue JackTar Playa Dorada
Puerto Plata
Resort convention center inside Playa Dorada — ticketed merengue and tribute concerts with local boletería sales across Puerto Plata.
Brugal Rum Center
Puerto Plata
Working rum distillery and visitor center on the Maimón highway — guided tours, aging warehouses, and tastings of award-winning Dominican rums.
2 upcoming events
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Cabarete
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete).
Cabarete Bay
Cabarete
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Cabarete Bay).
Cabarete Beach
Cabarete
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Cabarete Beach).
Cabarete fitness
Cabarete
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Rafaella's Studio).
Cabarete Surf Company - Surf School
Cabarete
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Cabarete Surf School).
Cafe del Mar
Cabarete
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Cafe del Mar).
Caleton Beach Club By Eden Roc
Cabarete
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Caleton Beach Club).
Calle de las Sombrillas
Puerto Plata
178 multicolored umbrellas over Calle San Felipe in the historic center — free photo walk between artisan shops, cafés, and local vendors.
1 upcoming event
Casa Balcón
Puerto Plata
International kitchen on a balcony overlooking Plaza Independencia — cocktail nights and set menus with gazebo views in Puerto Plata centro.
Casa Caribe
Puerto Plata
Caribbean kitchen on Avenida Luis Ginebra — night entrance with the yellow Casa Caribe sign; sit-down plates in Puerto Plata centro.
Casa de la Cultura Eduardo Brito
Puerto Plata
Victorian cultural center facing Parque Central — rotating art exhibitions, poetry readings, theater, and folkloric dance.
2 upcoming events
Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperón
Puerto Plata
Victorian house-museum honoring the Restoration hero — period rooms, photographs, and courtyard mural on Calle 12 de Julio.
1 upcoming event
Casita Azul
Puerto Plata
Caribbean-fusion dining in an 1879 Victorian house at Calle Beller #40 facing Plaza Independencia — seafood, meats, and plaza views in the historic center.
Cayo Arena
Puerto Plata
Sandbar island (Cayo Paraíso) reached by boat from Punta Rucia — shallow turquoise water, white sand, and snorkeling.
1 upcoming event
Charco de los Militares
Puerto Plata
Hidden cascading pools in the Tubagua hills — guided hike (~45–60 min) or 4×4 approach through farmland to turquoise charcos. Book via Tubagua Eco Lodge; not a casual walk-up.
1 upcoming event
Cheers Bar & Grill
Sosúa
Expat-owned sports pub on Calle Pedro Clisante — rock and blues cover bands, big-screen sports, pub food, Mandarin Mondays Chinese takeout from 3 PM, Fire & Ice Thursdays pizza-and-beer combo, and a steady weekly live-music crowd.
3 upcoming events
Chill & Grill Bar & Eatery
Sosúa
Casa Linda's community bar and eatery (formerly Castaway's) — food, drink specials, live events, and expat social nights at the Phase 7–9 entrance on Carretera El Choco.
3 upcoming events
Chukka Ocean Outpost — Coconut Cove
Bajo Hondo
Chukka Ocean Outpost near Puerto Plata — cliffside seaside adventure park with a 1,200-ft ocean zipline, ATV and dune buggy trails, private beach, and watersports in Bajo Hondo.
1 upcoming event
Cigar Town Pop
Puerto Plata
Cigar lounge on Av. Luis Ginebra No. 56 — premium puros, whisky, open Mon–Sun; Ron & Humos Mon/Wed, Thursday La Peña with Brugal, and Cigar Town Sessions live nights (Eddy Almonte & Café Meclao) in downtown Puerto Plata.
3 upcoming events
Club Deportivo Fantastico
Puerto Plata
Covered community sports club on Calle 1ra in barrio Haití (Urbanización Gregorio Luperón) — home court for Al Sena Athletics basketball and the ASA Survival Series.
Cofresí Palm Beach & Spa Resort
Puerto Plata
Lifestyle Holidays all-inclusive on Cofresí Beach — pools, beach, and a bookable daytime day pass. ICE and Colosseum shows stay behind the guest wristband.
1 upcoming event
Cowork Cabarete
Cabarete
Remote worker hub hosting startup meetups and tech talks.
2 upcoming events
Crazy Lobster Bar & Grill
Puerto Plata
Beach-hut seafood grill on Playa Los Cocos in Maimón — grilled lobster, Dominican plates, and patio or sand tables a short walk from Senator Puerto Plata, Playabachata, and Amber Cove.
1 upcoming event
Cremo Cigar Bar & Lounge
Puerto Plata
Downtown cigar lounge with weekly salsa, bohemian live music, and karaoke — cocktails, tapas, and Dominican rums.
3 upcoming events
Cuartel de Bomberos de Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
Historic 1930 municipal firehouse on the Malecón — twin towers, red-and-white façade, and an active station visitors can stop by to see the trucks and meet local firefighters; a staple of guided city walking tours.
1 upcoming event
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D-Classico Merengue Bar
Sosúa
Merengue and bachata bar in the heart of El Batey — local rhythms, dancing crowds, and a classic Sosúa nightlife spot on Pedro Clisante.
1 upcoming event
Del Oro Chocolate Factory
Puerto Plata
Working organic chocolate factory in Barrio Las Yaguitas — free guided tour with tastings, short film on cacao production, and a gift shop on Calle Principal.
2 upcoming events
Desarrollo Fitness Cabarete
Cabarete
Cabarete fitness community and race organizer behind the Cabarete Run Festival — training updates and race registration via Instagram and WhatsApp. Confirm start-line meeting point with organizers before race morning.
1 upcoming event
Disco Club
Puerto Plata
Nightlife and concert hall at the Brugal rum depots on Calle Duarte — ticketed shows for touring Dominican artists.
Disco Restaurant Cacique
Puerto Plata
Disco-restaurant on the Monción road outside Puerto Plata — live típico, merengue, and bachata nights with local bands and a full Dominican menu.
Don Limón
Puerto Plata
Family-run Cuban restaurant on Playa Cofresí — sandwiches, grilled fish, paella, and cocktails with a beach view. Open daily 11:00 AM–1:00 AM; guests praise the service as much as the plates.
1 upcoming event
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El Batey
Sosúa
Sosúa's walkable downtown district — beach access, the Pedro Clisante restaurant-and-bar strip, shops and cafés by day, then salsa socials and open-mic nights after dark.
5 upcoming events
El Carey Día y Noche
Costambar
Day-and-night beachfront on Costambar (Calle Reina Isabel) — seafood, giant-screen sports, and a weekly night lineup: Mon karaoke Mujeres Empoderadas; Tue taco special; Wed Bohemian/cigar night; Thu DJ; Fri karaoke; Sat Sábado de Son; Sun DJ. Instagram @diaynocherestaurantelcarey.
4 upcoming events
El Cocotazo Cafe
Cabarete
Family-run beach cafe on Kite Beach at Agualina Kitebeach Hotel — Dominican breakfast, tacos, and salads facing the kite line. Kitchen 9:00 AM–4:45 PM; happy hour 4:00–5:00 PM.
1 upcoming event
El Colibri Hotel
Sosúa
Boutique tropical hotel in downtown Sosúa — poolside bar, Thursday karaoke, and local nightlife.
El Parq Foodpark
Cabarete
Open-air food park near Encuentro — street-food vendors, communal tables, Shaka Bar Thursday karaoke (7:30–9:30 PM), Ninafrika Dance Friday Noche Latina from 7 PM, and live bands on Saturdays.
3 upcoming events
Estadio Leonel Plácido
Puerto Plata
Home ground of Atlántico FC at the Puerto Plata polideportivo — 2,000-seat Liga Dominicana de Fútbol stadium on Calle Hugo Kunhardt, a few blocks south of Playa Acapulco.
Eventos Elite, Decorations and events suprise, SRL
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (ND Eventos).
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Faro de Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
Historic 24-meter cast-iron lighthouse in La Puntilla Park (1879) — yellow lattice tower with a spiral stair to panoramic Atlantic and city views, steps from Fortaleza San Felipe and the cruise pier.
1 upcoming event
Finca Papirucho
Sosúa
Most accessible swimming stretch of Río Soñador inland from Sosúa — river pools (El Palo, La Cortina) plus bathrooms, restaurant, and lockers at the finca. Weekdays are quieter. GPS to Finca Papirucho; last stretch is dirt with cement patches.
1 upcoming event
Flip Flop Sports Bar
Sosúa
Sports bar at the Sosúa Beach entrance (The Yellow Steps) — five TVs for live sports, famous wings, happy hour all day Monday / 2–5 PM Tue–Fri / 1–3:30 PM Sat–Sun, Taco Tuesday, and Wing Wednesday. Open daily 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
4 upcoming events
Fortaleza San Felipe
Puerto Plata
16th-century Spanish fortress and museum overlooking the Atlantic — cannons, colonial history, and sunset views from La Puntilla.
1 upcoming event
Freestyle Catamaran
Puerto Plata
Catamaran cruises departing Playa Dorada for Sosúa Bay — two snorkeling stops, lunch, drinks, and live music on deck. Hotel pickup included.
1 upcoming event
Fun City Action Park
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic's largest go-kart park on Highway 5 — Fun City Puerto Plata with Cyclone, Sprint 500, Grand Prix, and bumper cars, plus a kids' playground near Playa Dorada.
1 upcoming event
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Gran Ventana Beach Resort
Playa Dorada
All-inclusive beachfront resort inside Playa Dorada — pools, restaurants, meeting space, and a bookable day pass. VH Hotels.
2 upcoming events
Grecialandia (El Pueblo Griego en el Caribe)
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Grecialand).
Ground Zero Discoteca
Sosúa
North Coast discoteca on the Puerto Plata–Sosúa highway opposite Gregorio Luperón Airport — reggaeton, dembow, típico, and late-night parties (closed Mon–Wed).
2 upcoming events
GYM SOV — Sosúa Ocean Village
Sosúa
Two-story ocean-view fitness center inside Sosúa Ocean Village — cardio, machines, boxing room, and drop-in group classes (Zumba, strength) open without a full gym membership.
1 upcoming event
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Hacienda Cufa
Guananico
Organic cacao farm in La Mariposa, Guananico — seven-stop sensory trail, traditional hot chocolate, choco therapy, Dominican lunch, and a river swim on the cacao tour.
1 upcoming event
Handmade the Brand
Puerto Plata
Colorful workshop on Calle Duarte 37 (corner of Umbrella Street) — stitch-your-own espadrilles and the adults-only Piña Colada Experience (pineapple cocktail + rum tasting). Book workshops ahead.
2 upcoming events
Hard Rock Cafe Puerto Plata
Sosúa
Two-story downtown stage on Calle Duarte — touring acts, Wednesday karaoke from 7 PM (no cover), family shows, and tribute nights on the North Coast's biggest live-music floor. Sep–Oct hours: closed Monday; Tue–Fri 4:00 PM–12:00 AM; Sat 12:00 PM–12:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM–11:00 PM. Rock Shop tickets / WhatsApp +1 849-505-7778.
5 upcoming events
HMS Valeria Seafood Restaurant
Sosúa
Ship-themed seafood restaurant at Casa Valeria Hotel — Spanish Saturday paella nights and Sunday Dominican specials steps from Sosúa Beach.
2 upcoming events
Hotel Ocean Winds
Costambar
Boutique hotel on Calle Guayacanes in Costambar — Amado’s restaurant, pool, and Saturday karaoke nights. WhatsApp +1 849-591-5588.
1 upcoming event
Hotel Voramar
Sosúa
Poolside boutique hotel with Friday BBQ nights and live rock and pop cover bands — German-run, steps from Playa Chiquita.
1 upcoming event
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Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
Puerto Plata
All-inclusive beach resort in Costa Dorada, next to Kviar / Be Live Marien — three pools, award-winning beach, and a bookable day pass. Hotel closed 30 Aug–26 Oct 2026 for refurbishment.
1 upcoming event
Independence Park
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata's central park (Plaza Independencia) in the historic downtown — shaded plaza, cathedral views, and a gathering point for festivals and community events.
2 upcoming events
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La Casita de Papi
Cabarete
Iconic beachfront seafood restaurant on Cabarete Central Beach — paella, grilled catch, and sunset dinners under palm trees since the 1990s.
1 upcoming event
La Chabola
Cabarete
Neighborhood pizza bar in Callejón de la Loma — stone-oven pies, local musicians, and Wednesday open mic nights with an affordable Cabarete crowd.
1 upcoming event
La Confluencia Galería Etnográfica
Puerto Plata
Ethnographic gallery tracing Taíno, African, and colonial heritage — bilingual exhibits and QR-guided tours in the historic center.
1 upcoming event
La Isabela Colonial
Puerto Plata
Caribbean-fusion kitchen in a restored Victorian house in Puerto Plata’s historic district — live piano evenings, seafood, and creative island plates.
La Lola Beach Club
Puerto Plata
Open-air beach-club dining on Avenida Gregorio Luperón (Malecón) — casual Caribbean-Mediterranean plates with Atlantic views from breakfast through late evening.
La Rejoya
Puerto Plata
Wild Camú River canyon trek near Juan de Nina — muddy river crossings, forest pools, and a deep waterfall basin (~1–1.5 hr each way). Guide strongly recommended; book small groups via Tubagua Eco Lodge.
1 upcoming event
Laguna SOV
Sosúa
Family water park inside Sosúa Ocean Village — kids’ play structures, slides, inflatables, and pools on the Sosúa–Cabarete highway. Day pass; not El Choco lagoon and not Santa Fe.
1 upcoming event
Latin Wok
Cabarete
Beachfront Latin-Asian kitchen on Cabarete Bay — wok classics, sushi, ceviche, and sand tables under lanterns.
Latin Wok Plaza Uno
Puerto Plata
Latin-Asian kitchen at Plaza 1 on Av. Luis Ginebra — wok, sushi, ramen, and teppanyaki in Puerto Plata centro. Mon 5:00–11:00 PM; Tue/Thu–Sun 12:00–11:00 PM; closed Wednesday.
1 upcoming event
LAX Cabarete
Cabarete
Beachfront bar and live music hub on Cabarete Bay. Reggae nights, concerts, and sunset sessions.
5 upcoming events
Le Petit François
Playa Dorada
Beach bar and restaurant at El Pueblito / Playa Chaparral — French-Canadian-Dominican plates, Friday karaoke with DJ Leandro, and tables on the sand. Open daily from 8:30 AM.
1 upcoming event
Letrero de Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
Iconic vertical PUERTO PLATA letters on the Malecón near La Puntilla — free parador fotográfico with Atlantic views, steps from Fortaleza San Felipe and Anfiteatro La Puntilla.
1 upcoming event
Liquid Blue Cabarete
Cabarete
Watersports school on Kite Beach since 2014 — kite, wing, eFoil, surf, and sunrise yoga on the sand. Shop at Calle Principal #87.
2 upcoming events
Los Tres Cocos
Puerto Plata
Intimate Caribbean–European dinner in La Roka, Cofresí — chef Micky’s garden tables, seafood and steaks, reservations recommended. Open Wed–Mon 5:00–11:00 PM; closed Tuesdays.
1 upcoming event
Love Does Centro Para Mujeres
Sosúa
Women's resource center on Pedro Clisante (across from Playero) — free English classes, INFOTEP vocational courses, psychology consults, medical days, and a training café. Also known as Loco Amor. Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM.
1 upcoming event
Luxury Club Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Local Bars and Clubs).
Luxury Club Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Local Nightlife Tour).
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Macorix House of Rum
Puerto Plata
Rum cellar tours and tastings — history video, aging barrels, and Macorix rum samples on Av. Francisco Alberto Caamaño.
1 upcoming event
Malecón de Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
Waterfront promenade with free concerts, food festivals, and local gatherings.
3 upcoming events
Mauro’s
Puerto Plata
Italian-leaning kitchen at Plaza Juan Brugal / Av. Circunvalación Sur (Carretera Luperón Km 1, local 7) — pizza, pasta, and plated dinners on the city’s south ring, not out toward Playa Dorada.
Mecla'o Rooftop Lounge
Puerto Plata
Rooftop lounge on Av. Luis Ginebra — live music, cocktails, and city views. Closed Mondays; weekends run later.
1 upcoming event
Mi Bodegón Cabarete
Cabarete
Argentine bodegón at Plaza Ocean Dream on Cabarete’s Carretera Principal — grilled cuts, empanadas, milanesas, and Argentine wines. Mon–Sat 11:30 AM–11:00 PM; closed Sunday.
Monkeyland Puerto Plata
Imbert
Jungle sanctuary in the Imbert hills — feed squirrel monkeys, stroll botanical trails, and visit a traditional countryside home on safari-truck tours with hotel pickup.
1 upcoming event
Museo del Ámbar
Puerto Plata
Victorian mansion in the historic center — Puerto Plata's amber museum of Dominican fossilized resin, with lizards, insects, and Jurassic-era specimens.
2 upcoming events
Museo Judío de Sosúa
Sosúa
Museum and synagogue honoring the 1940 Jewish refugee settlement — photographs, artifacts, and documentary films on Sosúa's unique heritage next to Casa Marina.
1 upcoming event
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Natura Cabana
Sosúa
Boutique eco-resort in Perla Marina — oceanfront yoga temple plus Saturday live music at the beachfront restaurant (acoustic, jazz, and Caribbean fusion).
2 upcoming events
Nona's Grill & Kitchen
Sosúa
Family-run Dominican restaurant on Calle María Montes — comida criolla con historia featuring authentic mofongo, sancocho, fresh seafood, and Caribbean grilled specialties in a welcoming atmosphere. Live music nights and special concerts with Grupo Braho. Behind Super Pola, steps from the Pedro Clisante strip.
1 upcoming event
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Ocean One Cabarete
Cabarete
Beachfront condo complex in the heart of Cabarete Bay — gated pools, plaza access, and a direct beach entrance used for community meetups and sunset sessions.
1 upcoming event
Ocean World Adventure Park
Puerto Plata
Marine adventure park in Cofresí — dolphin swims, sea lion and shark encounters, snorkeling, and a water slide lagoon. Puerto Plata's Ocean World (sometimes searched as Sea World).
2 upcoming events
Outback Adventures
Puerto Plata
Open-air safari trucks through countryside villages, coffee plantations, local schools, and a hidden beach — a Puerto Plata classic since 2004. Hotel pickup from the North Coast.
1 upcoming event
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Paella POP at Green One
Puerto Plata
Original Paella POP kitchen at One Club, Green One Playa Dorada — paella and Spanish plates in the golf resort clubhouse.
1 upcoming event
Paella POP Playa El Pueblito
Puerto Plata
Beachfront Spanish paella by Laia & Nico on Playa El Pueblito — soft-opened July 2026 but listed as temporarily closed on Google Maps; official hours TBA. Paella POP still serves daily at Green One Playa Dorada.
Parada Típica El Choco
Sosúa
Roadside Swiss-Italian restaurant on the Sosúa–Cabarete corridor — Tuesday aperitivo with rotating live bands from 5:00 PM, free finger food, and a local/expat crowd opposite Ocean Village.
1 upcoming event
Parque de Béisbol José Briceño Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Parque de Béisbol José Briceño).
Parque José Briceño
Puerto Plata
Renovated 6,000-seat baseball stadium on Av. Hermanas Mirabal — home of the Atléticos de Puerto Plata in the Liga Nacional de Béisbol de Verano.
Parque Nacional El Choco
Cabarete
Protected karst park just inland from Cabarete — Cuevas del Choco underground pools, freshwater lagoons, and subtropical forest trails. Open daily ~8:00 AM–5:00 PM; hire a guide at the Callejón de la Loma entrance for the caves.
Paseo de Doña Blanca
Puerto Plata
Pink-paved pedestrian alley honoring tourism pioneer Bianca Franceschini — Victorian touches, photo spots, and cafés between Calle Beller and John F. Kennedy.
1 upcoming event
Pingüi Bar Restaurant
Puerto Plata
Beach bar at Playa El Pueblito — piña coladas, Dominican comfort food, and weekend oceanfront vibes.
1 upcoming event
Playa Cofresí
Puerto Plata
Public beach west of Puerto Plata city — sunset walks, snack shacks, and the shoreline beside Ocean World Marina.
1 upcoming event
Playa Costambar
Costambar
Residential beach in Costambar west of Puerto Plata — morning fitness on the sand to the left of El Carey Restaurant, plus swimming and local beach days.
1 upcoming event
Playa Dorada Golf Course
Playa Dorada
Robert Trent Jones Sr. 18-hole championship course inside the Playa Dorada resort complex — home of the Puerto Plata Golf Classic and Ashonorte sports tourism events.
Playa Encuentro
Cabarete
North Coast's premier surf beach between Cabarete and Sosúa — reef breaks for all levels and the official CAC Games 2026 surf venue.
1 upcoming event
Playa Los Charamicos
Sosúa
Local Sosúa beach west of El Batey — host of Puerto Plata Beach Soccer and family-friendly waterfront sports days.
Playa Sosúa
Sosúa
Main public beach in Sosúa Bay — calm water, reef snorkeling, beach bars, and weekly pickup sports on the sand.
2 upcoming events
Plaza Sánchez
Puerto Plata
Imbert's town plaza on Calle Sánchez — parish of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, municipal gatherings, and the closing nights of the September patronales. Inland Puerto Plata, on the highway toward Damajagua.
1 upcoming event
POP Cinemas
Playa Dorada
Movie theater in Playa Dorada Mall — weekly Spanish-language billboard, snacks, and the North Coast's only cinema. Tickets RD$300; info 809-320-1400.
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Puerto Plata Town Center).
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (San Felipe de Puerto Plata).
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Rancho La Catalina
Puerto Plata
Countryside ranch dining in El Cupey — parrilla, local produce, mountain views, and a family-friendly open-air estate. Reservations recommended on Sundays.
1 upcoming event
Restaurant Maria
Sosúa
Oceanfront gourmet restaurant at Club House Maria in Ocean Village Deluxe — infinity pool and jacuzzis overlooking the Atlantic. Day pass for the pools; not Santa Maria inside Santa Fe.
1 upcoming event
Rincón Caliente, Guananico
Puerto Plata
Community gathering spot in Rincón Caliente, Guananico — inland Puerto Plata and a cradle of merengue típico. Hosts traditional patron-saint fiestas, including San Miguel Arcángel in September.
1 upcoming event
Río Martinico
Sosúa
Lesser-known Sosúa river day in Madre Vieja (locals also say Río Azul) — near-road access toward the Yásica corridor, serene swimming spots, and a local-crowd vibe. Ask residents for the current swimming stretch; pack out trash.
1 upcoming event
Ristorante Passatore
Playa Dorada
Italian patio restaurant at Playa Dorada Plaza — handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seafood, and an outdoor pergola dining room in the resort complex.
Roof 31
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Roof 31).
Rum Legacy Museum & Shop Experience
Puerto Plata
Immersive rum heritage museum in the historic center — audio-guided tour from sugarcane to guided tastings on Calle Beller.
1 upcoming event
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Sambalú Restaurant
Puerto Plata
Caribbean restaurant at José del Carmen Ariza #35 (corner Duarte) — two levels with a cathedral-view terrace in the historic center.
Santa Fe
Sosúa
Oceanfront recreation club in Sosúa Ocean Village — colonial fortress, pools, waterfalls, and the Santa Maria ship restaurant. Day pass is consumable; not Restaurant Maria.
1 upcoming event
Sea Horse Ranch
Sosúa
Residential resort and tennis club on Route 5 between Cabarete and Sosúa, hosting local markets and community gatherings.
3 upcoming events
Señor Rock Bar & Grill
Playa Dorada
Bar & grill in Playa Dorada Plaza with nightly live bands — rock, pop covers, and Caribbean classics with dinner and drinks.
1 upcoming event
Shine the light Community Center
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Community Center).
Shine the light Community Center
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Shine the light Community Center).
Skina
Puerto Plata
Dominican and Caribbean kitchen at Calle Separación & 12 de Julio — rustic patio feel in the historic center, known for sancocho and family tables.
Smiley's Bar & Restaurant
Sosúa
Open-air courtyard bar on Calle Pedro Clisante — live music, karaoke, and a steady expat crowd on weekend nights.
1 upcoming event
Sosua Beach
Sosúa
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Sosua Beach).
Sosua Diving Center
Sosúa
PADI dive center on La Puntilla — reef dives, snorkeling, and boat trips across 12+ Sosúa Bay sites with experienced local guides.
1 upcoming event
Sun Club Costa Norte
Sosúa
Veuve Clicquot beach club at The Ocean Club Costa Norte — yellow-stripe loungers, cabanas, and charcoal seafood on the resort pool deck. Calle Bruno Philip.
Sunset Grill at Velero
Cabarete
Beachfront restaurant at Velero Beach Resort on Calle La Punta — open to the public, international/island kitchen, Cabarete Bay sunset dining, and Sushi Nights Wed & Thu from 3:00 PM. Daily ~8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
2 upcoming events
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Tabacalera Cremo
Puerto Plata
Downtown cigar factory on Calle San Felipe — walk the production floor, meet Cuban master rollers, welcome drink, and take-home cigar on the free factory tour.
2 upcoming events
Taino Bay
Puerto Plata
Cruise-passenger village at the Puerto Plata pier — free lazy river and pools, shopping, bars, and on-site shows when a ship is in. Not open to the public. Fortaleza and the Malecón are a short walk outside the gates.
1 upcoming event
Taíno Bay Cruise Port, Shore Excursions
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Taino Bay Puerto Plata Cruise Port).
Taino Bay Puerto Plata Cruise Port
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (Various Locations).
Tasty Food Park
Puerto Plata
Outdoor food court on Av. 27 de Febrero — multi-vendor plates, drinks, and Wednesday karaoke with DJ Koky from 6:00 PM. Open daily 4:00 PM–12:00 AM.
1 upcoming event
Teleférico Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata
Caribbean cable car to the summit of Pico Isabel de Torres — Christ statue, botanical gardens, and panoramic views. Gondola closed since June 2024 for a full rebuild (Consorcio Doma; expected around 2028).
1 upcoming event
The Beach House One
Puerto Plata
North Coast place linked from ingested events (The Beach House).
The Finish Line
Sosúa
Expat pub on the Sosúa strip — acoustic sets, cover bands, and a familiar sports-bar vibe midweek and on weekends.
1 upcoming event
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Victrola 037 Arte Café
Puerto Plata
Art café and restaurant on the Puerto Plata Malecón — murals, criollo kitchen, cocktails, and a meetup hub for waterfront experiences at Av. Gregorio Luperón & Padre Castellanos.
2 upcoming events
VIP Beach Lifestyles Resort and Spa
Puerto Plata
Beach resort complex on Cofresí Beach (Lifestyle Holidays area) — pools, entertainment venues, and large multi-day party takeovers for visitors and club members.
Vivonté Cigar Factory
Puerto Plata
Educational cigar factory one block from Central Park — seed-to-cigar walkthrough, fermentation and aging rooms, and rolling demo on Calle Separación.
2 upcoming events
VOYVOY Cabarete
Cabarete
Beachfront restaurant and nightlife spot on Cabarete Bay — open mic jams, Saturday Sessions, and bay views. Hours: Sun/Tue/Thu/Fri 7:30 AM–11:00 PM; Mon 7:30 AM–1:00 AM; Sat 7:30 AM–3:00 AM; Wed 7:30 AM–7:00 PM.
3 upcoming events
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Zen Fitness Camps
Cabarete
Beachfront fitness and wellness camp at Zen Cabarete on Kite Beach (formerly eXtreme) — barefoot tiki gym, ocean-view yoga loft, farm-to-table meals, and year-round weightloss and fitness holidays.
Zona Acapella Club
Puerto Plata
Malecón nightclub at Cuarto de Milla / Playa Acapulco — típico, merengue, and late dance nights on Av. Gregorio Luperón.
1 upcoming event
