Our Favorite Local Spots

Wilson La Boca Restuarant

A beachside seafood restuarant located a short boat ride from Cabarete.

Cabarete Surf Camp and Ali's Restuarant

After enjoying a kite surf lesson, take a walk over to their outdoor restaurant, home to a vibrant Carribean atmopshere.

TUVA Cabarete

Sicilian Mediterranean Cuisine and Bar with a beachfront view and avant-garde style.

Swai Cabarete

Fresh and sustainably caught fish just one block away from the beach.

Cabarete Bakery

Handmade baked goods with tons of vegan and gluten free options.

Cabarete Coffee Company and Chocolate

This coffee company pairs with The Mariposa DR Foundation. Their food is good for the Earth and good for those who make it.

Resturante Bologna

Downtown Sosua favorite. This restaurant specializes in Italian dishes and seafood. Must try the chicken lasagna!

Gypsy Bowls

A healthy and delicious cafe offering baked goofs, coffee, juice, smoothie bowls, and more.

El Encuentro Surf Lodge

Great place for a drink or light bite and if you have additional guests that need a room!

Encuentro Food Park

Just a quick walk from the house. There is something for everyone and they offer pizza delivery!

Mojito Bar Cabarete

The best chicken fingers and Dominicana plate. Make sure you see the kite surfers before sunset!

La Casita de Papi

We bought our house from the estate of Papi and his wife. No trip is complete without “shrimp Papi” on the beach.

Camp David Ranch

Great spot for lunch if you fly into Santiago!

Crazy Ranch Cabarete

For your Jersey wing and brisket fix!

100% PAN

Bakery with a scenic view. Walk across and feed some donkeys along the way!

Your Discoveries

Let us know if you stumble upon a treasure!

Playa Caleton

A local beach that is great for swimming. 50 minute drive.

Dudu Lagoon

Gri-gri fresh water lagoon just one hour away!

Blue Moon Retreat

Enjoy yoga, meditation, workshops, and various retreat packages on 30 acres of the Dominican countryside. Great Indian food.

Río San Juan

Great for lunch and a boat ride on the lagoon. 45 minute drive.

Playa Rogelio

Big beach with laid back bars and restaurants!

Playa Grande

Though a bit touristy, head to La Preciosa for surfing. 40 minute drive.

Sosúa

Perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Just a 15 minute drive away. Check out Bologna. Must try the locals fried chicken lunch!

Surf Rentals and Lessons

Enjoy Parallel Surf at the Encuentro Surf Lodge,

Pauhana, or Buena Onda for surf rentals and lessons.

parallelsurf.com - cabaretebuenaonda.com surfpauhana.com

Rosaly de la Rosa - Surf Instructor

Lots of spots to take surf lessons on the beach in Encuentro. Rosaly is great for girls!

+1 (829) 930-7135

Anabell Encuentro Taxi

If you don’t want to rent a car or just want a day trip or airport transfer, he’s your guy!

+1 (829) 729-5482

Masseus Stephanie

Best massage in the DR (in our opinion). She will come to the house for a private massage experience!

+1 (849) 848-6937

Ceramics with Andrea

Enjoy ceramic and pottery classes with Andrea right down the road!
+34 648 66 29 94