Trip plan · November
3 days of surf in Dorado
Every stop below is a 787daily guide pick near Dorado, chosen by distance and what's good in November.
Three days of coastline, calm coves, and good tables, all within reach of your Dorado base. Expect a mix of surf breaks, public beaches, and relaxed evenings out.
Day 1
Start with the Atlantic-facing surf breaks around San Juan and Condado, stroll through Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, then settle in for Neapolitan pizza and cocktails at Amici Pizza & Cocktails.
San Juan / Condado
Surf breaks at La Ocho, Pine Grove and Condado face the open Atlantic and are at their best from November to March. The calmer inside spots are where surf schools start beginners.
Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera
Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera is a recreational public space with beautiful trees and landscaping, located by the ocean. It is the largest public square in the San Juan metropolitan area.
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 Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera
Day 2
Swim in the sheltered cove at Mar Chiquita, head to Balneario Cerro Gordo for the afternoon, then dine at COA and finish with live music at El Patio Fusion Lounge.
Manatí / Mar Chiquita
Mar Chiquita is a horseshoe-shaped cove behind a gap in the rock, calm enough to swim in. Nearby Punta Palmas has reef breaks when swell comes from the north and northeast.
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.
COA
The signature restaurant at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: open-fire grilled fish and meats, an extensive wine cellar, and live music on weekends.
Directions from Balneario Cerro GordoEl 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 COA
Day 3
Follow the beach breaks through Piñones and Loíza, relax at Playa Ocean Park, enjoy toes-in-the-sand dining at Positivo Sand Bar, and cap the night at El Clásico.
Piñones / Loíza
A run of beach breaks along the coast road east of San Juan, past the Piñones mangrove lagoon. Swell from the north and northeast throws fast, hollow waves close to shore, and the coast stays quieter than the city beaches.
Playa Ocean Park
Playa Ocean Park is a large public beach in the residential Santurce district of San Juan, near Dr. José Celso Barbosa Park. It was once called Último Trolley Beach, after the old San Juan–Condado streetcar line that ended there.
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 Playa Ocean ParkEl 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 Positivo Sand Bar
Curated by 787daily from its own guide. Seasons shown are typical, conditions change. Verify hours and access before you go.