Sosúa Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic and among the top tourist destinations of the Caribbean. Sosúa is located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, just four miles from Puerto Plata International Airport and only 15 minutes from Cabarete, the windsurf capital of the Caribbean. You can find first class hotels and resorts, great seafood along with international cuisine, and excellent nightclub entertainment. The beach offers several attractions, such as sunbathing, snorkeling, water skiing, scuba diving, and live music.
This website features up-to-date links to Sosúa's most popular locations and services so that your vacation will be as enjoyable as possible.
The North Coast of the Dominican Republic has been a top tourist destination for Europeans for nearly three decades. There is a very large expatriate community in Sosua, which consists of mostly German, British, American, and Canadian expats.
Sosua Bay attracts many water sports enthusiast, including snorkelers and divers because of its sheltered, calm waters, diverse species of fish and intricate reef structures. In the winter, whale watching is also a popular tourist activity in Sosua Bay.
Recently, naturally occurring beach nourishment has created a new beach just north of Sosua Bay, depositing sand where there were previously only sheer rock cliffs. The beach bears both the names Playa Alicia, and Playa Casa Marina because of the hotel in close proximity that bears the same name.
There are several other beaches, Sosua Beach, which is a crescent-shaped bay protected by coral formations and clear waters for divers and snorkelers. Sosua's other beaches are Waterfront (also called cul de sac), Paradise beach (actually shifts on and off every several months), Playa Imbert and Playa Chiquita. Waterfront beach is only 7 years old, created after a storm around 2002.
Snorkeling
Moderate amount of fish near the coral reef makes for decent underwater photo opportunities. You can see flounder, parrot fish, grouper, porcupine and dozens of other varieties.
You can easily snorkel from the beach to the reefs. Taking a tour allows you to reach reefs further out and to focus on having a good time in the water, as your valuables are guarded.
Snorkelers can swim about 150 feet from shore and find coral reefs and delightful opportunities for feeding fish and taking underwater photos. There are usually several dive boats in the same vicinity, so everybody is aware of the presence of divers and snorkelers. The water is very calm in most areas, with only a couple of tricky currents, and it is crystal clear on most days.
Scuba
The better scuba diving opportunities are to the West and the East of Sosua. Several dive shops offer varied excursions. Divers of all levels can enjoy shallow reefs, shipwrecks, freshwater cave diving, deep water diving and possible encounters with humpback whales and other large creatures. Summer air temperatures can hit the mid 90s, while winter temperatures drop to the 70s. Water temperatures range from the high 70s to low 80s, and visibility ranges from 70 to 100 feet.
Considered one of the best diving sites of the North Coast, Sosua beach has crystal blue waters beyond your imagination, in a bay seen from above as a mix of hues bordered by a Caribbean island reef that's home to many different varieties of tropical fish.
 Choose among a wide range of choices, for beginners and professionals alike. Cave diving, Reef diving, Wreck diving, Rock diving and Lagoon diving are among the options available through the diving shops and schools of Sosua, Dominican Republic. The area offers many lodging choices and holiday rentals, contact Golden Treasures for more information on the available Sosua rental villas and condos.
The various beaches reefs, and crystal-clear waters of Sosua have made it the best diving town in the Dominican Republic's North Coast. Long gone are the days of this once fishing village now turned major tourist destination ( still unspoiled ) offering impressive beach and ocean front condominiums and villas.
Eat
Sosua has a large number of restaurants and you can find authentic German Food, Italian Food, English fare, and of course, if you look for it, traditional Dominican cooking. Many Dominicans can cook food rivaling NYC restaurants on not much more than a hot plate and an open flame. Service time varies in between restaurants and in between different nights. Often the same restaurant will be very slow one night (coincidentally when the boss in not around) and excellent the next.
- Britannia Pub, 13 Pedro Clisante, . A great place for a few drinks and a delicious meal. Breakfast is of large portion and don't forget their famous fish and chips. Take heed of the specials which tend to be excellent. They also serve the coldest Presidente in Sosua and have one of the best happy hours in town. Wifi is available.
- El Choco. German food located just outside of town on the main road.
- El Toro. A German run establishment on the far end of Pedro Clisante offering (arguably) the best steak in town.
- Josef's Bar and Grill, (located behind the Sosua-by-the-Sea Hotel). Th-Sa, 7PM until late. Located amidst perhaps the most impressive setting of any of Sosua's restaurants, this establishment has four tables set on a spit of land with waves crashing literally feet away. The food is prepared creatively with excellent presentation and an interesting mix of flavors. Note that there is a hotel restaurant located adjacent to this one, so be sure to make it clear that you want to eat at Josef's, otherwise the menu and vista will be significantly less impressive. One helpful tip: while the setting is romantic and inspiring, on nights when the sea is rough consider avoiding the last table located closest to the water.$15 - $40 per person.
- Morua Mai, (right across from P.J.'s),. Great for fine dining, one of the top 3 restaurants in Sosua.
- On the Waterfront. An upscale restaurant which has excellent food on a cliff overlooking the bay. The open-air setting is ideal for watching sunsets or romantic evenings. Happy hour is from 5-7PM. $20 - $45 per person.
- P.J.'s. Sosua's version of a diner, large menu with adequate food, but nothing to rave about. 24 hour service is available during the high season.
- Pica Pollo. The fried chicken at lunch is not to be missed and is quite affordable. Shouldn't cost more than 4 US-Dollars. Best served with fritos (fried bananas - taste like french fries) or aroz y habichuelas (rice and beans).
- Rocky's. Provides a kind of hostel atmosphere with good food and very affordable prices, if you are unfamiliar with Sosua this is a good place to start. Try the ribs at Rocky's, served beginning at 5:00pm, and be patient. Enjoy a beer or two and strike up a conversation with a fellow tourist or expatriate while you wait. Rocky's breakfasts are large and satisfying, and every table is appointed with a fresh pot of coffee for you to enjoy. Wifi is available and computers are situated in the restaurant for you to check your email or surf the internet for a very small fee.
- Tick Tack. Most restaurants open at 8AM, but for those looking for food at an earlier hour this German-run internet cafe has good coffee and an affordable plate of scrambled eggs.
- Casanova's. Delightful beach front restaurant with varied menu, excellent service and free wireless internet access.
- Jolly Roger Bar & Grill, 11 Pedro Clisante,. Best place in Sosua to make some new friends, enjoy a few drinks, great food and have a good time. There is Bingo every Tuesday at 2pm, Darts on Friday nights, Thieves Market every other Saturday where you can find some great deals, and a Guest Chef night on Sundays for the low proce of RD$ 250. If that's not enough, they have one of the best happy hours in town. Wifi is available.
- Bologna Restaurant, . the finest Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Sosua
Drink
 Presidentes both grande and pequena, once virtually the sole choice besides rum drinks (due to the policy of the beer company providing refrigerators on loan) and Bohemia, are now being challenged by Brahma, another locally brewed beer (of Brazilian origin) as well as Quilmes (an Argentinian beer). Several of the bars now stock European and American beers at a premium price. Brugal, the local rum with its company headquarters on the eastern outskirts of Puerto Plata, will be placed in your rum drinks unless you have the savy to ask for the Barcelo (another local rum which is of far superior quality.) Mixed drinks tend to be rum based and cost more than beer but "when in Rome." Many of the restaurants and bars have a happy hour from 4-7PM which is often 2-1 drinks.
On the beach, there is an endless array of restaurants (along with the souvenir shops stuffed with the same goods)which serve drinks and each small swath of beach has a different person who provides concierge service for a modest fee ($0.30 USD per drink). As one leaves the beach there are a number of expatriate bars and restaurants clustered towards the end of Pedro Clisante closest to the beach. The Checkpoint Pub is popular during the Day. The Brittania restaurant has an excellent Happy Hour and Rudy's has a weekly Karaoke night. There is a substantive international community who frequents these establishments which lends a cosmopolitan feel to this end of Town. As one heads away from this expatriate area, Pedro Clisante is dominated by discos and bars which are companionship friendly. This end of town rather than being reminiscent of San Sebastian in Spain harkens to the nightlife of Manila. The Club Classico is the fountainhead of Sosua nightlife with the burgeoning Sosua Life just a few blocks away. Sosua is a friendly Town, prices and ambiance vary greatly withi the Town.
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