Neighborhood tips and Excursion advice
Food scene
Great covered outdoor seating venue with breathtaking views around sunset. The food is darn good too! About 5 mins from Dorado Del Mar.
27 locals recommend
Kikita Beach House
Calle 13Great covered outdoor seating venue with breathtaking views around sunset. The food is darn good too! About 5 mins from Dorado Del Mar.
High quality food and great wine selection. Wonderful for brunch or dinner!
37 locals recommend
KGB Kitchen Gallery Bistro
Avenue HiguillarHigh quality food and great wine selection. Wonderful for brunch or dinner!
Food kiosks w/ good coffee and ham and cheese w/ guava butter is delicious.
19 locals recommend
Café Cuatro Sombras
800 Puerto Rico 693Food kiosks w/ good coffee and ham and cheese w/ guava butter is delicious.
Pirilo Pizza Rústica
800 PR-693Next to Cuatro Sombras and equally good.
Katrina
Calle AScenic, classic, and authentic food.
Outdoor plaza with a great restaurant and bar scene. Party starts early and ends late!
605 locals recommend
La Placita
300 C. dos HermanosOutdoor plaza with a great restaurant and bar scene. Party starts early and ends late!
Grappa
247 Calle Méndez VigoItalian restaurant with a great vibe and tasty desserts
Upscale dining experience minutes from Dorado Del Mar. Feel free to get dressed up.
28 locals recommend
El Ladrillo
334 Calle Méndez VigoUpscale dining experience minutes from Dorado Del Mar. Feel free to get dressed up.
Great seafood. Outdoor dining and takeout. About 10 mins from Dorado Del Mar.
9 locals recommend
Happy Crab Bar & Restaurant
Méndez Vigo RoadGreat seafood. Outdoor dining and takeout. About 10 mins from Dorado Del Mar.
Sightseeing
Ocean Lab Brewing Co.
Beautiful views and beer that works.
Fun beach w/ ledge that people like to jump into the water from.
543 locals recommend
Crash Boat Beach (snorkel)
Fun beach w/ ledge that people like to jump into the water from.
They have a variety of guided tours (tour guides are knowledgable and impressive). Excursions include ziplining, kayaking, hiking, swimming...Utuado and the entire central area of the island is breathtaking.
29 locals recommend
Batey Zipline Adventure's
110 28 miThey have a variety of guided tours (tour guides are knowledgable and impressive). Excursions include ziplining, kayaking, hiking, swimming...Utuado and the entire central area of the island is breathtaking.
ATVs, horses, rainforest, and more...what more can you ask for?
305 locals recommend
Carabali Rainforest Park
Puerto Rico 992ATVs, horses, rainforest, and more...what more can you ask for?
A fun strip of beach on Route 187 with great bar scene and many places to eat.
287 locals recommend
Campamento Piñones
A fun strip of beach on Route 187 with great bar scene and many places to eat.
Fun, Inexpensive way to get to/from Old San Juan. Boats run regularly throughout the day and the ride is only 10 mins or so on the boat.
11 locals recommend
Cataño - Old San Juan Ferry
Calle MarinaFun, Inexpensive way to get to/from Old San Juan. Boats run regularly throughout the day and the ride is only 10 mins or so on the boat.
Very popular local team. High level basketball. Cheap tickets. Fun family event for sports families. Season is roughly October - July.
Vaqueros de Bayamon Basketball Team
Puerto Rico 5Very popular local team. High level basketball. Cheap tickets. Fun family event for sports families. Season is roughly October - July.
A visual gem. Incredible rock formations. They were featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
204 locals recommend
Cueva del Indio
A visual gem. Incredible rock formations. They were featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Fun hike through a cave that culminates in a stunning view of the countryside and mountains.
224 locals recommend
Cueva Ventana
Fun hike through a cave that culminates in a stunning view of the countryside and mountains.
Health and Fitness
Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club
2 PR-187Beautiful scenery and well cared for golf course.
Adventurous trail that is good for hiking, biking, and jogging. Very scenic with jungle and ocean views along with a challenging terrain.
17 locals recommend
Cerro Gordo MTB Trail
Calle PrincipalAdventurous trail that is good for hiking, biking, and jogging. Very scenic with jungle and ocean views along with a challenging terrain.
Popular Crossfit gym, particularly in the early evening. Located a quick jog from our property and steps from the beach and the bars/restaurants.
Crossfit Swell
Calle CostaPopular Crossfit gym, particularly in the early evening. Located a quick jog from our property and steps from the beach and the bars/restaurants.
Great golf course with some really nice beach holes.
52 locals recommend
Casino at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort
6000 Blvd. Río MarGreat golf course with some really nice beach holes.
Public course. Inexpensive and close to Dorado. Course is in good shape for the price.
15 locals recommend
Río Bayamón Golf Course
Calle 24Public course. Inexpensive and close to Dorado. Course is in good shape for the price.
Grocery and basic needs
Walmart Supercenter
Pr-2 Int. 165 Media Luna WardThey have everything. Very busy store.
24/7 grocery store just outside the gate of the Dorado Del Mar neighborhood.
50 locals recommend
Supermax
Puerto Rico 69324/7 grocery store just outside the gate of the Dorado Del Mar neighborhood.
Specialty grocery shop just outside of the Dorado Del Mar gate. High quality meat cuts, assorted fruits, veggies, sides, and complementary products. They have a small wine and beer selection as well.
35 locals recommend
La Hacienda Meat Center
Puerto Rico 693Specialty grocery shop just outside of the Dorado Del Mar gate. High quality meat cuts, assorted fruits, veggies, sides, and complementary products. They have a small wine and beer selection as well.
City/town information
There are many private boats and small businesses that run day trips to Vieques, which is known for the beauty of its beaches and its bioluminescent bay.
293 locals recommend
Vieques
There are many private boats and small businesses that run day trips to Vieques, which is known for the beauty of its beaches and its bioluminescent bay.
Is the launch point for a bioluminescent bay. The bioluminescent bays are best visited when the moon not visible. This one is more accessible and practical than some of the others since you're staying in Dorado.
83 locals recommend
Fajardo
Is the launch point for a bioluminescent bay. The bioluminescent bays are best visited when the moon not visible. This one is more accessible and practical than some of the others since you're staying in Dorado.
Renowned for its beaches, laid back atmosphere, and specifically for its WAVES. A surfer's paradise!
208 locals recommend
Rincon
Renowned for its beaches, laid back atmosphere, and specifically for its WAVES. A surfer's paradise!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walk to bars next door via the beach
For those who'd like to walk to the bars that are a stones throw away without having to walk through and then around the entire development, you can walk toward the beach, walk through the gated beach entrance, take a left and follow the path to the bars/restaurants. That entrance does close (I believe around 8p), so if you're out late don't expect to be able to get back in using that route!
Customs and culture
Sundays are for the family and the beach!
Family beach parties are quite common on Sundays. Pull up, bring some food and drinks, enjoy good company and immerse yourself in the culture!
Getting around
Rent a Car
You definitely want to rent a car. Ubers and taxis can be a bit slow in Dorado. Taxi companies are available 24/7, though.