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.

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What to do near Playa Boca Chica?

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

📅 Friday, July 25, 2025
Today at Playa Boca Chica is looking like an average beach day. There's a chance of showers, so keep an eye on the sky. The wind will be moderate, with stronger gusts possible. The sun will be somewhat filtered through the clouds, but the UV index will still reach a high of 8.45, so be sure to apply sunscreen. The sea temperature is a warm 29.0 °C, with moderate wave heights of 1.5 m. The air temperature will reach a high of 30.7 °C.
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Air

Low / High26.1°C/30.7°C
Feels Like (High)35.1°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature29.0 °C
Wave Height1.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance55%
Rainfall1.8 mm
Rain Duration7 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:14/19:16
Sunshine Hours11.9 hrs
UV Index8.45
Cloud Cover70%
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Wind

Speed18.6 km/h
Gusts31.7 km/h
DirectionNE

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