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What to do and see in Mazatlan, Sinaloa: The Best Beaches
It's a historic capital. It's a beach resort. It's a lively, romantic town. Whatever you look for in a Mexican vacation is on the menu in Mazatlan. Returning travelers rave about the welcoming Mazatlecos, who treat you like old amigos, as well as the beaches, the food, the weather, the music and the feeling of never wanting to leave.
Restaurants in Mazatlan
1. Playa Olas Altas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
The nearest beach to the cruise terminal.
Reviewed By Cathydockx - Mazatlan, Mexico
A great place to spend an afternoon. People watching is great as well as enjoying the water. Come every year to enjoy a day here.
2. Playa Sabalo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Considered by many to be Mazatlan's best beach.
Reviewed By G5205CPsteves - Palm Springs, United States
This is a wonderful beach for long walks with views of the ocean and islands off the coast. Great for swimming, sunbathing or strolling. This is a wonderful place to watch the sunset. Go for a long walk and enjoy being in Mexico.
3. Punta Camaron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
This beach is always crowded with surfers as its swells are large and continuous.
4. Playa Camaron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Located to the south, this beach is narrow, steep and features coarse sand.
5. Playa Las Gaviotas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Beach located in the Golden Zone.
Reviewed By E7566JPlaurieh - High River, Canada
We walked the beach from the Malecon to the Marina (1 hour walk) every day during our recent trip. The beach wide and flat and the sea is safe with a shallow grade. Be careful to check the tide though as when the tide is in, it is more difficult to navigate some areas of the beach,
6. Playa Brujas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 506 reviews
Situated at the northern end of Mazatlan, this beach is great for surfers and beach bums alike.
Reviewed By dawnbierlein
Favorite beach in Mazatlan with the best Restaurant. Open air and great food. Plentiful cocktails and great eye candy!! Surfers Yum!! I’ve been vacationing here for Twenty years. Playa Brujas is A full Day trip- breakfast, sun, massage,nap, walk, cocktails, sunset and dinner. Coffee tequila is a must try.
7. Playa Cerritos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
This beach, with grass growing atop its dunes, is quiet and undeveloped.
Reviewed By pablo_cdn - Edmonton, Canada
Beautiful clean and safe beach, we tried to walk it every morning. It is about 90 min one way from the Riu end.
8. Stone Island (Isla de las Piedras)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,449 reviews
With nothing but coconut trees, beaches and open-air restaurants for 14 km, this is where the locals go to relax.
Reviewed By Paradise766344 - Delray Beach, United States
Great tour - loved the boat ride and the island ATVs and the food!! Great day trip !!! Highly rcommend!!!
9. Playa Norte
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
This one-mile stretch of beach is not recommended for swimming, but more for walks on its soft sand.
10. Golden Zone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By lanen2015
Visit the golden zone any time of day. swim in the ocean and enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants right on the beach who will serve fresh fish and shrimp at a great price and enjoy a beer for a dollar.
