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.

While in Puerto Vallarta the week of Christmas, we thought it would be awesome to see this beach on…read moreChristmas Eve. We booked through a small company in the heart of Punta Mita, and were not disappointed! We spotted whales on our way both to and from Hidden Beach, and we spent about a half hour snorkeling while we waited after check-in. When it was time to swim in, we were given helmets to put on, and we made our way into Hidden Beach. The view as you enter the caves as well as the view when you finally make it to the main opening are both breathtaking. The water was so clear, and the sound of the waves rumbling against the cave formations sounded like rolling thunder. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Hidden Beach and got some incredible photos. This was definitely on my bucket list, and I would highly recommend a visit if you're in Puerto Vallarta!

The Hidden beach is a Pinterest favorite! The beach is only accessible by swimming through a 40…read morefoot cave that you need low tide for in order to make it a safe swim. The beach was created due to US bombing back in the 60's, that demolished over 60% of Marietas Islands. This is definitely a bucket list item that I am thankful I got to check off while visiting Puerto Vallarta. The islands themselves are inaccessible due to the area being conserved for the local bird species. This is also one of the few places in the world where you can see the Yellow and Blue Footed Boobie. On the outside of the entrance to the cave you can snorkel, and kayak. There is a ton of sea life to view and enjoy on the reef. Please just make sure to be gentle and aware of the delicate balance of this ecosystem. Due to the vast amount of tourists for spring and Easter break this year, they have to close the area off to the public starting May 9th, 2016 with no reopening date in the foreseeable future. If you are lucky enough to visit, be respectful and clean up after yourself. I came out here with Vallarta Adventures, they gave a ton of information and made sure themselves that the area stays preserved.

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.

1000/10 recommend! Rhythms of the night was unlike anything…read moreI had ever experienced. The place was beautiful, the buffet was good and the performance was amazing! The boat ride with David and his crew was also fun and everyone was so nice and attentive. Definitely coming back !

The Las Caletas excursion was hands down the best excursion we have ever experienced. From start to…read morefinish, it was exceptional in every way. Our adventure began with a scenic 45-minute boat ride to the island, and from the moment we stepped on board, the staff made us feel like VIP guests. We were welcomed with smiles, fresh orange juice, coffee drinks, and helpful information about the day ahead. The energy was upbeat and fun, with lively music and entertainment that made the journey fly by. To top it all off, we even spotted dolphins swimming alongside the boat on the way over. It was a magical moment that set the tone for the day. Once we arrived at Las Caletas, we were greeted with a delicious welcome taco buffet. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely friendly, attentive, and joyful. The beach was beautiful and peaceful. Although all the beach chairs were taken when we arrived, a server came right over, took our drink order, and promised to bring chairs out to us, which he did within minutes. That kind of thoughtful service continued the entire day. The unlimited drinks were a huge plus. You did not even need to leave your towel or chair. Servers came by about every ten minutes, offering refills or checking if you needed anything else. Their attention made relaxing on the beach even more enjoyable. The beach was perfect, and the water was stunning, crystal clear, and comfortably warm. Lifeguards were not only stationed on the sand but also in the water, keeping a close eye on everyone. At one point, we saw them immediately assist a mother and her young child who had fallen off a paddleboard. Their attention and quick response were impressive and reassuring. Snorkeling was the highlight of the day. My teenage daughter and I spent about 45 minutes exploring the water and were amazed by the colorful fish swimming right beneath us. The gear was easy to check out and in excellent condition. We also booked a monkey encounter, which was fun and memorable, and the buffet lunch overlooking the turquoise bay was picture-perfect. The food was fresh and tasty, and the setting was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The boat ride back was just as fun as the trip there. The crew passed out margaritas and beer, played party music, and put on a hilarious show that had everyone laughing and singing along. It was the perfect end to a perfect day. I have never been on an excursion quite like this. It was thoughtful, safe, relaxing, and fun all at once. Every detail was handled with care, and it truly felt like a little slice of paradise. If you are sailing anywhere near Puerto Vallarta, do not miss Las Caletas. It is absolutely unforgettable.

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.

You can only get to this beach via water taxi or a pretty rigorous hike. I would recommend the…read morewater taxi! Definitely worth the trip, but it can be crowded so I would avoid it on high traffic weekends.

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)

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.

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.