When you're staying at Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana, you have no shortage of great beaches to enjoy within the Dominican Republic's lush Cap Cana and also the greater Punta Cana region. And with those Dominican beaches—famous for their turquoise waters, white sands, balmy breezes, and bending palm trees—come beach clubs stocked with every amenity you could want for a perfect day spent relaxing under the sun. Here is a short guide on the best beach clubs to visit when you're staying in Cap Cana—and when you're venturing to wider Punta Cana, too. Beach Clubs within Cap Cana Fresh ceviche, wood-fired pizza, and tropical cocktails at Juanillo Grill & Beach Club (photo courtesy of Enjoy Hospitality Group) Juanillo Grill & Beach Club Included in your stay at Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana is access to Juanillo Grill & Beach Club, a seaside restaurant perched right next to the stunning Juanillo Beach. A complimentary 10-minute shuttle from the resort transports you to a beach bohemian paradise where—beyond soaking up rays in a laid-back environment—you can order juicy hamburgers, wood-fired pizza, healthy salad wraps, and more from an exclusive resort menu that spans delicacies from the grill and sea. Of course, every item pairs brilliantly with a tropical piña colada, an ice-cold glass of Presidente—the Dominican Republic's signature beer—or even a whipped coffee frappé from the restaurant's own Juanillo Beach Café. The Maralía sushi roll, served at Maralía restaurant at Api Beach (photo courtesy of Maralía Cap Cana) Maralía Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana is located within a unique Mediterranean village-like complex alongside Cap Cana's vibrant Marina. On the other side of that Marina is the azure Api Beach, where guests can relax next to the pool and tuck into a meal at the shabby-chic Maralía restaurant. Maralía's menu aims for seaside sophistication, offering an extensive raw bar with fresh sushi rolls, poke bowls, and nigiri, as well as Caribbean classics like chorizo croquettes, fried plantains, and a variety of ceviches and shrimp cocktail. Casual fare like pizza, burgers, and pastas are also available, along with a wine selection and colorful cocktails. Beach Clubs in Punta Cana Pink sunsets and pink beach chairs at Playa Blanca (photo courtesy of Playa Blanca) Playa Blanca If you decide to venture outside of Cap Cana to explore greater Punta Cana, we recommend a stop at Playa Blanca, the airy beach club inside Puntacana Resort & Club. Loaded fish tacos and a refreshing Aperol Spritz, served at Playa Blanca (photo courtesy of Playa Blanca) Beyond having your choice of beach amenities like lounge chairs and cabanas, you can enjoy daytime meals and snacks inside its modern, pink-accented restaurant, complete with a full bar. The menu's highlights include the Mexican dish quesobirria, salty tostones with black bean dip, and, for dessert, affogato with praline ice cream and a touch of Mamajuana, a spiced liquor found only in the Dominican Republic.
