Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Playa Boca Chica

Playa Boca Chica is a beautiful and clean beach located just 20 minutes from Santo Domingo Airport. The beach is particularly popular for activities such as kayaking and paddle boarding. It is also known for its abundance of restaurants.

Discover places to stay near Playa Boca Chica and enjoy easy access to its vibrant array of restaurants.

However, it is worth noting that the beach can get quite crowded, especially on weekends, with many people trying to sell various items.

What to do at Playa Boca Chica?

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa Boca Chica include Mamaita Restaurant Bocachica, Cafeteria Liliana, D'Yaris Restaurante, Cafe Restaurante Sonia Y Mario, Rinconcito Criollo Boca Chica, Chinese Restaurant, Boca Grande Bar and Grill, Fredy's Snack Restaurant und Bäckerei and Geymar Food Truck Park.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the cleanliness and beauty of the beach, with many enjoying the ocean and opportunities for kayaking and paddle boarding. The beach is particularly appreciated during weekdays. However, visitors complain about the high prices and the overwhelming number of people trying to sell items, especially on weekends.

Where to Stay near Playa Boca Chica?

Visitors to Playa Boca Chica often stay in the nearby town of Boca Chica, which offers accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Some also choose to stay in Santo Domingo, enjoying the vibrant city life and making a short trip to the beach part of their itinerary.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa Boca Chica?

Latitude: 18.4442016 / Longitude: -69.6169877

Playa Boca Chica is located in Santo Domingo. The following map of Playa Boca Chica shows the exact location.

Playa Boca Chica: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
Today is a mixed bag for a beach trip to Playa Boca Chica, making it an average day at best. You will encounter light, passing showers throughout the day, so keep an eye on the sky and be prepared to seek cover if the drizzle picks up. While the air temperature remains warm at 28.3 °C and the water is pleasant for swimming at 28.0 °C, the wind is quite noticeable and may create some choppy conditions near the shore. With a high UV Index of 9.2, the sun is very strong, so ensure you have plenty of protection even when clouds are present. The waves remain relatively calm, but the combination of breeze and light rain suggests you might want to plan for a shorter visit.
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Air

Low / High22.8°C/28.3°C
Feels Like (High)31.6°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature28.0 °C
Wave Height0.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance15%
Rainfall0.7 mm
Rain Duration4 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:14/18:58
Sunshine Hours12.6 hrs
UV Index9.2
Cloud Cover20%
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Wind

Speed20.1 km/h
Gusts43.6 km/h
DirectionSW

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