El Anclote

Remote beach area north of Puerto Vallarta accessible by a long winding road along mango groves.

Playa Punta De Mita

“This is a great tiny town with delicious fresh food and long stretches of ocean for paddleboarding, snorkeling and several nice surf spots.”
“The beach was beautiful: sugary sand, easy to walk/run on, and the mountains decorating the backdrop of the ocean made the view exceptional.”

Destiladeras Beach

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Located between the cliffs of Punta del Burro, this beach is popular with sunbathers and surfers alike.  a lovely place definitely a must see,The beach was very clean and so spacious the sea was ideal for surfing ..A very lovely place wa…”
“we spent a great day at the beach restaurant enjoying the beach which is long and flat with great waves for the kids to go boogey boarding!!

Playa La Lancha

“Great beach to catch some waves and have a beach day without having to share the beach with too many people.”
“If you’re a non-surfer, the beach is lovely and the break is far enough out that you can swim/splash in the water without worrying about surfers running you over.”

Nuevo Vallarta Beach

Nuevo Vallarta beach has a beautiful landscape that everyone will enjoy, along with restaurants and water sports. It is also one of the starting points to get to other beaches via the marina.

Nuevo Vallarta is found on the Bahia de Banderas: a tourist area encompassing hotels, condominiums, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. There are many beautiful beaches worth visiting along this stretch of Mexican coastline — Nuevo Vallarta’s beach is about five kilometers long and has a marina with private docks.

Nuevo Vallarta beach has a beautiful landscape that everyone will enjoy, along with restaurants and water sports. It is also one of the starting points to get to other beaches via the marina

Nuevo Vallarta is found on the Bahia de Banderas: a tourist area encompassing hotels, condominiums, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. There are many beautiful beaches worth visiting along this stretch of Mexican coastline — Nuevo Vallarta’s beach is about five kilometers long and has a marina with private docks.

Boca De Tomatlan

This is a small village at the edge of the jungle. The sea here produces very gentle waves, and you’ll find cozy restaurants to pass your day.

Playas Los Colomitos

One of Puerto Vallarta’s most secluded beaches, Playa Los Colomitos. Snorkel here and discover many varieties of tropical fish. Have lunch and relax on the beach, swim in the tranquil waters and enjoy yourself.
Located 1000 yards (5 minutes in water taxi) to the west of Boca de Tomatlán (11 miles / 17 km from Puerto Vallarta’s main square), Colomitos Beach (Playa Colomitos) is a small little clear-sand beach located between the clear emerald sea waves, rounded rocks and a small creek and waterfall that sneaks out of the lush tropical jungle.
This small and hidden space, is one of the favorite unspoiled beaches in the area, with barely 30 yards of sand, Colomitos is one of the most intimate and cozy you’ll find near Puerto Vallarta.

Playa Las Animas

Playa Las Animas is accessible only by sea, and great if you want to relax, admire, and enjoy nature. Its crystal clear water makes it such a beautiful place for diving and snorkeling — you’ll definitely want to stay here longer!
This beach can be reached only by sea and is known foremost for relaxation, sunbathing, enjoying the sea (with calm waves) and for dining at one of its restaurants.

Yelapa

Yelapa is a beautiful village that combines beach and jungle, and has a waterfall and a river where you can take a refreshing dip. From here you can make a short but beautiful journey through the streets to the beach, and spend the day in one of the restaurants enjoying the landscape.

Mismaloya

The pretty bay is backed by thick jungle, there are restaurants lining the beach and you’ll have views of the Los Arcos Marine Park.
Mismaloya is the beach where it all started, a beach that changed the future and destiny of a whole Mexican town, from a small picturesque sleepy fisherman town to a large world-renowned tourist destination. Mismaloya itself is both a small village (the name is derived from a Nahuatl word Michmaloyan that means “place where you can catch fish with your hands”) and a small sandy beach on a beautiful jungle-fringed cove, 9 miles south of Puerto Vallarta (20 minutes by bus) located at the point where the Mismaloya river runs into the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful beach with gentle and clear emerald-green water is also a favorite for those who enjoy sports such as Stand-Up Paddle (SUP), scuba diving, water skiing, and sailing.