Kakao Beach Bar

Cap Cana is Punta Cana’s most exclusive enclave, and Juanillo delivers premium cocktails and outstanding seafood on one of the DR’s most pristine, least crowded stretches of coastline.

One of Orient Bay’s most established clubs, Kontiki runs full lounger service and a strong cocktail program on the same long, brilliant stretch of sand that made this beach famous in the first place.

Buccaneer leans into Sint Maarten’s maritime pirate heritage with a wink, Kim Sha Beach giving it one of the island’s best stretches of sand to back the theme up.

A family-run beach restaurant right on the sand in Orient Bay, opened by two St. Martin natives with deep roots in the island’s hospitality scene — Shana’s family owns La Belle Époque and Bali Bar, Achille’s comes from Ô Plongeoir. The kitchen turns out French-Caribbean fusion under a French-trained chef, from mahi-mahi ceviche to a beef-and-lobster surf-and-turf special, backed by a curated wine list. Full beach service, ocean breeze, and a Sunday DJ party make Aloha one of Orient Bay’s most welcoming stops.