Trip plan · November
3 days of beaches in Dorado
Every stop below is a 787daily guide pick near Dorado, chosen by distance and what's good in November.
Three days based in Dorado, with beach time, local culture, and evenings out along the north coast. Each day moves from the shore to a sight or two and ends with a good meal or drink.
Day 1
Start at Balneario Cerro Gordo, visit Teatro Municipal de Vega Alta, then have dinner at Positivo Sand Bar and end the night at El Patio Fusion Lounge.
Balneario Cerro Gordo
Balneario Cerro Gordo is a public balneario in Vega Alta, run by the Municipio de Vega Alta, with restrooms, a place to eat or drink and campsites nearby.
Teatro Municipal de Vega Alta
The Teatro Municipal de Vega Alta is a theater in Vega Alta, offering a space for performances and events.
Positivo Sand Bar
Toes-in-the-sand poolside dining at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: sushi, ceviche, fish tacos and seafood served all day in an open-air, beachy setting.
Directions from Teatro Municipal de Vega AltaEl Patio Fusion Lounge
An open-air music venue in Dorado's Paseo del Plata, assembled from 24 shipping containers under a roof that can be raised and lowered. It opens on show nights only, booking touring acts across many genres, with cocktails and VIP tables.
Directions from Positivo Sand Bar
Day 2
Spend the morning at Punta Salinas, tour Casa Bacardí in the afternoon, dine at Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill, and finish at El Clásico.
Punta Salinas
Punta Salinas, also called Balneario Punta Salinas, is a public balneario with a sandy natural beach in Toa Baja, run by the Departamento de Recreación y Deportes.
Casa Bacardí
The Bacardí distillery across the bay from Old San Juan, one of the world's largest rum producers, nicknamed the "Cathedral of Rum." Visitor tours cover the family history, distilling, and tastings.
Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill
Casual beachfront grill at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: grilled fish and meats with open-air ocean views.
Directions from Casa BacardíEl Clásico
A bar in Toa Baja, El Clásico, also known as The Classic, is an indoor spot known for its lively and late-night atmosphere, located on PR 865.
Directions from Encanto Beach Club Bar & Grill
Day 3
Begin at Parque Nacional Isla de Cabras, head to Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) in the afternoon, and wrap up with pizza and cocktails at Amici Pizza & Cocktails.
Parque Nacional Isla de Cabras
Parque Nacional Isla de Cabras is a park on a peninsula in Toa Baja with a view of El Morro, with a shooting range and the ruins of a leper colony.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro)
The 16th-century citadel guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay, with six levels of ramparts, tunnels, and a lighthouse. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Puerto Rico's most iconic landmark, run by the U.S. National Park Service.
Amici Pizza & Cocktails
A Neapolitan pizzeria with its own cocktail bar on Calle Dr. Santiago Veve, in Bayamón's town center. It takes reservations on Wednesdays and Thursdays only, and it also takes orders online.
Directions from Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro)
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