Boca Chica The beach most popular with Santo Domingo residents, Boca Chica is busy and loaded with food stands and entrepreneurial Dominicans selling everything from food to personal tours. Despite this, the waters off the shore are shallow and therefore kid-friendly. Playa Juan Dolio While the waters at Playa Juan Dolio are not as ideal for swimming as neighboring Boca Chica, the beach is not as busy. Restaurants, bars and resorts line the beach and provide all-day entertainment. Playa Guayacanes Nestled between Juan Dolio and Boca Chic, this sandy beach is a local favorite for boogie-boarding.