Restaurant on Playa Larga

Yes and no. It depends on the surf. Last week while there, we were able to go in because the surf was pretty calm for there. The waves don't really peel off in one direction(left or right)they crash straight down therefore I wouldn't recommend boogie boarding or body surfing. A sure way to break a neck. There can be strong undertows also that will sweep you feet out from under you and pull you out. Swim smart, swim with a partner and with little ones, just use common sense. Most of the places have pools for them.
I work on an Atlantic Ocean beach and know what being careless can do. I've seen it to many times. Fortunately we have lifeguards to watch over us.