Cabarete is a town in the Puerto Plata province of the Dominican Republic, noted for its tourism and beaches. It is located on Camino Cinco, locally referred to as Calle Principal, approximately 11 miles (18 km) from the airport of Puerto Plata (POP). Cabarete Bay is considered "town" and has hosted many professional kitesurfing competitions like WorldCup/Copa Mundial, Master of the Ocean, PKRA, and WKL.

Kite Beach is 1.5 miles to the west of Cabarete Bay and is a kiting beach. It also has a reef break that is visited by stand up paddle surfers.

Playa Encuentro is 3 miles to the west of Cabarete Bay and is among the most consistent surfing beaches in the Central America, offering opportunities for both beginners and experienced surfers. The beach features several different surf spots, including Bobo's Point, La Izquierda (The Left), and La Derecha (The Main Peak), and a whitewater push area for beginners, each with unique characteristics.