Cute, small beach, very natural looking which I love. Nothing fancy, but I wasn't looking for that…read more We did some snokerling around here and loved the cool sea creatures we happened to see. Nice little adventure. Just a bit out of town, not crowded, the waves weren't crazy, some nice vendors around if you need anything. Nice spot, calmer, more laid back!

Awesome little beach, great for kids, not for those uppity resort tourists!…read more You'll find it just outside of Bucerías, a short drive from downtown PV. The water temp was just right, the waves and tide were both gentle and the sand bar stretches out pretty far making for a safe beach for kids. The thing we really liked were just how few tourists were around..seems more like a local spot. (Please be sure not be one of the visitors to ruin that!) There ARE a few vendors amongst the handful of beach bars, but they were nothing like the "hawks" we were accosted by in Cabo. The beach bars all provide tables and chairs and an umbrella to their patrons. We quickly checked out all their menus and found the one that looked best to us. Some of the restaurants provided free parking, sand toys for the kids, etc... but again they expect purchases of a "plate" per person. We opted to use the huge parking lot instead just up from the beach (30 pesos/day) so we could scope out and choose our eats instead of being locked in. Overall this is a killer, chill spot. Hopefully by sharing this hidden gem, others will enjoy and be sure NOT to ruin it... As the optimistic and trusting YELP ELITE, I'm confident in my fellow yelpers ability to keep the Californication/gentrification from happening from our visits ;0)

This is a really cool, free public beach and an easy walk from the overcrowded Playa Sayulita just…read morearound the cove. There is a parking lot past the cemetery - yes, cemetery - if you drive. You can rent chairs and an umbrella for $300 MXN for the day (about $16 US). There are plenty of waiters and vendors running around to sell you food and drink. If you bring your own towels there are plenty of places to lay out both in the sun and the shade.

We loved this one. After a long day walking around and…read moreexploring town and some beaches, we thought this one was the best pick. The main beach in Sayulita is not really peaceful and we were tired of being harassed by beach vendors all day so Playa de Los Muertos hit the spot for the day. Not as extremely quiet with no structure like Cerraritos and not crazy packed or stinky like the fishermen beach. We got chairs and umbrella for the day for 200 pesos. Cheap beers (as everywhere in there) and good service. Small area marked for swimming and a lifeguard on duty. Great views and a quaint vibe. Clean water. Although (And please don't be mad at me) I often wondered if the fact the beach is right by a cemetery doesn't mean we are swimming at a pool of corpses juice. I was once at a beach in Puerto Rico that was across from a cemetery and locals told me the rain washes away everything into the ocean so... must be the case in Playa de Los Muertos. If you like Mexican culture and appreciate their relationship with the dead, you'll love the cemetery tho. So much color and joy for those who are now gone. The beach is a short 10 minutes walk back to Sayulita "center" and definitely a cool hidden gem. We'll be back.

This is one of six beach clubs inside Punta de Mita resort area, with a great sandy beach on the…read morePacific side of the resort. It's a beautiful location that terraces down past pools to the beach with fantastic views. Although the staff is incredible, my overall experience wasn't so great. Pool was too warm and small to really enjoy and based on flavor alone, I couldn't finish the one drink I had ordered. One big plus is the beach that extends north past the resort and is such a pleasant walk. I'd recommend sticking to other clubs when visiting.

We are here for winter break in February. Today it was like Spring Break for teenagers. All…read morecompletely wasted. We are talking over 50 kids. Took over upper bar and pool. Management needed to kick them all out. Completely unacceptable. As we left we saw emergency services on side of road helping one golf cart full that got I to an accident as driving totally wasted. If I was a member and owned a home I'd be furious.

Fantastic beach! Can rent a table, umbrella and 4 chairs for $350 pesos and there is bar/food…read moreservice. Only downfall is when I ordered an order of tacos and it took 50 minutes ( not busy at time), so had to decline them as taxi was waiting. So, cannot review food, but beach is gorgeous!

It was a challenge to find this beach because Trip Advisor doesn't lead you to the entrance. But…read moreafter a couple of u turns, we were able to find the entrance. We drove here from Sayulita and that beach was so crowded and a bit rocky. This beach was much larger, relaxed and the sand was a bit finer. We were the only Asians on the beach but not the only foreigners. However, this is very much a beach for locals. There are vendors hawking their services and wares, but not as much as other public beaches. There are food vendors as well in case you're hungry. It's a mere 30 minute drive from Puerto Vallarta and it's a worthy destination if you want a relatively peaceful beach experience.

This was my old draft- but I'm back here…read more Nicest beach here!. White sand, clean. Not so calm water, but gorgeous. Perfect for morning walk. Loved it on my last visit. Still gorgeous now. Happy thanksgiving!

Beautiful beach with not many people around. We were staying at an Airbnb about a 10 minute walk…read morefrom this beach. We arrived around 1-2pm and only saw about 4 other families. There wasn't much shade unless you had an umbrella or were under the trees. The beach has a lot of rocks which is the only thing that I didn't like but not a big deal. We spent about an hour before we headed back up the hill. On our way back we found a lady shucking oysters so my husband and I bought some to eat right there. Some of the freshest oysters we have ever tried.

In A Nutshell:…read more -Playa Pizota is a small, quaint beach. -You can only get here by boat. -If you book the "Sea Safari" tour by Vallarta Adventures, you'll end up snorkeling here, as well as, eating a great meal & relaxing for a bit. -The snorkeling here is okay, you'll see various types of fish, manta rays & dolphins. -The crabs on the rocks jump from rock to rock, which is pretty entertaining. -It's a picturesque beach, great for romantic photos & to just think about life outside your usual 9 to 5 and the daily grind of life. Overall, it's a great spot to get away-from-it-all.

At playas Los Muertos , you can do it all here…read more.. Lounging all day on our hotel's beach chairs for the past three days was the way to go for us. We didn't even use the pool. While soaking in the warm sun (overcast morning til 10a), snoozing, eating, drinking and people watching, I didn't want the day to end. Never got to see our hotel room until later in the evening. Lots of vendors all over the beach, just need to learn to tune them off if not interested and simply say "no thank you." However, good luck, with the persistence ones. We got our foot massage by Alejandro Molina, a couple times one day. He's that guy walking through the Los Muertos beach with all his equipment: black folding seat, large umbrella, yellow towels, massage ball, head and feet cushions, and massage chair if you prefer over hotel lounge chair. We liked our food vendors: you can hear David a mile away selling his oysters, Miguel (clams) wearing "Mexican viagra" t-shirt , Sebastian with his smile and sombrero selling mangos and lastly, Zeke and son "Zeke Ceviche" selling their ceviche tostadas. If you're not staying in a hotel by playas Los Muertos, beach vendors and restaurants on the beach will charge you anywhere from 150 pesos to 450 pesos for their chairs, table and umbrella (depends on your food consumption at their restaurant). The beach can get packed up until sunset with lots of beach goers and passer-bys, locals or non local, the entire beach is lively and busy. Lastly, a must see sunset. Next to Mazatlan and La Paz, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta has one of the best sunsets. At playas Los Muertos , you can do it all here... Lounging all day on our hotel's beach chairs for the past three days was the way to go for us. We didn't even use the pool. While soaking in the warm sun (overcast morning til 10a), snoozing, eating, drinking and people watching, I didn't want the day to end. Never got to see our hotel room until later in the evening. Lots of vendors all over the beach. You just need to learn to tune them off if not interested and simply say "no thank you." However, good luck, with the persistence ones. We got our foot massage by Alejandro Molina, a couple times one day. He's that guy walking through the Los Muertos beach with all his equipment: black folding seat, large umbrella, yellow towels, massage ball, head and feet cushions, and massage chair if you prefer over hotel lounge chair. We liked our food vendors: you can hear David a mile away selling his oysters, Miguel (clams) wearing "Mexican viagra" t-shirt , Sebastian with his smile and sombrero selling mangos and lastly, Zeke and son "Zeke Ceviche" selling their ceviche tostadas. If you're not staying in a hotel by playas Los Muertos, beach vendors and restaurants on the beach will charge you anywhere from 150 pesos to 450 pesos for their chairs, table and umbrella (depends on your food consumption at their restaurant). The beach can get packed up until sunset with lots of beach goers and passer-bys, locals or non local, the entire beach is lively and busy. Lastly, a must see sunset. Next to Mazatlan and La Paz, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta has one of the best sunsets.

It's the main beach when you arrive to the romantic zone of Puerto Vallarta. It's a long stretch of…read morewaterfront with hotels and restaurants situated above it. Depending on where you are, it's public so there's people laying out and enjoying the water. There's also lounges that's available for the day. Each section is different as they all have different color lounges, some with umbrellas and some that's part of the hotel. Also, restaurants have seating on the sand which offers full menu of food and drinks. Waiter service. As for what section you're in, you could order food and drinks if you're utilizing the chairs or beds. Vendors walk up and down selling their goods as well as fruit, and seafood trays being offered for purchase. People also lay out in-front of the lounges with their own towels and chair as it's public beach. You can also enjoy water activities from the pier. It's the staple beach for this area so you'll have both locals and visitors all doing the same thing, enjoy the water and sun.

Wonderful getaway, well... from everything. Nice beach spot away from it all…read more A bit of history, John Huston shot parts of "Night of The Iguana" a few feet away, you can walk to the precise location from the beach and yes, there are iguanas on the way. The movie put Puerto Vallarta on the travel map, so it is part of the area's history. You can rent a boat and guide services and can do some nice snorkeling from here and see some great rocks out in the water. The beach isn't crowded, you can spend a day here, rent chairs, have some lunch here- the grilled fish was a memorable meal for us, everything they make here is fresh and full of flavor, get some drinks. Locals are very nice, helpful and great hosts. One of a kind spot, if you visit PV, Mismaloya is just a cab drive away and it is a nice beach to relax, enjoy a meal, a drink, a swim in the ocean. Unique corner of the paradise!

Beautiful place. It doesn't disappoint. Warm water in July when I visited. Many friendly people to…read moretour you around the water to view it beautiful qualities.

If you want to get away from everything, Yelapa is the perfect beach for it. Not easy to get to it,…read moreit's accesible via boat only, but it could be a nice day trip idea from PV. Not crowded, mountains around, more rugged, the beach is a slice of paradise with no development around. Electricity came late in the area, ad they try to keep it nice and simple. I could live here, just rent my chair on the beach and get a bear from one of the near by simple restaurants. Easy going, laid back lifestyle. Don't bother me! It's the Yelapa simple living, enjoy the beach away from technology and all! Great slice of beach that gives that relaxing vacation time you need!

Took a boat from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa. The beach is scenic and is nice to relax by with a cold…read morebeer. I would recommend this beach if you're just looking for somewhere to sunbath or relax by the beach, or if you want to visit the town or waterfall in Yelapa. The sand on the beach itself is very rough, it was so painful to walk on. The water was also super rough, the tides are strong and can pull you out so definitely wouldn't recommend this beach for anyone who can't swim. If you do want to swim here, bring water shoes, the sand and rocks are sharp. A good alternative to a nice swimming spot is to hike up to the Yelapa waterfall, takes about 30 minutes but very worth while. People on the beach will try to sell you tours there but it's very easy to get to, there are signs once you enter the town and you can ask the locals or people you see around for directions, they were really helpful in helping us find the waterfall. Overall I probably wouldn't visit this beach again, the time spent to travel there wasn't really worth it for me since I couldn't swim at the beach at all.