Mazatlan beaches, Mexico
A large variety to suit anybody's needs
Mazatlan Beaches offer something for everyone and accordingly attracts
different groups of Mexico sun seekers. Some Mazatlan beaches are patronized
mainly by Mazatlecos
(people born in Mazatlan); other Mazatlan beaches draw tourists. The following
Mazatlan beaches you may visit on your Mexico Mazatlan beach vacation are
mentioned as they appear from south to north along the coast.
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Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island), at the southern end of Mazatlan
beach, is actually a peninsula offering miles of mostly undeveloped oceanside
Mazatlan beaches that can be explored on a horseback.
Small motorboats carry passengers to and from Isla de la Piedra (about a
5 minute ride), departing from a launch along the harbor, north of the ferry
terminal. On weekends, entire families spread out along
this Mazatlan family beach or under the coconut palm groves. Open-air restaurants
offer smoked fish, shrimp and beer along with music and dancing.
Playa Olas Altas, off Old Mazatlan, was Mazatlan's first tourist beach and is where the
boardwalk (malecon) begins. The name Olas Altas means “high waves” and surfers gather here during the
summer. Due to the many surfers this is not considered to be the best Mazatlan beach for swimming;
instead enjoy the tremendous views of the surf from one of the many outdoor cafès that line the malecon.
Playa Los Pinos is a Mazatlan beach located between the Mazatlan' Marine House and the
Fisherman’s Monument, where Mazatlan fishermen sell their daily catch. If you enjoy the
flavor of fresh fish without all the effort of angling it yourself, make sure to get there early.
Just north of here is Playa Norte which stretches between the Fisherman
monument and Punta Camaron. This Mazatlan beach is popular with locals who
play impromptu baseball and soccer games in the sand or take you to the water on a three-wheeled
floating bike. Big Pacific rollers crash against the rocks at Punta Camaron.
Playa Martin is a Mazatlan beach which fronts the malecon along Avenida
del Mar. A tunnel connects this Mazatlan beach with the Hotel Hacienda. On
the north side of this outcrop, jutting into the water is Playa Las Gaviotas, popular with
tourists who want to soak up some sun on their Mexico vacation or play a game of Mazatlan beach volleyball.
Further up is Playa Sabalo, where the wide, white beach sand attract
droves of tourists and what seems like an equal number of Mexican vendors.
If you are on this Mazatlan beach be prepared to say "No, Gracias" several
times. Parasailers and windsurfers utilize these Mazatlan beaches fronting
the Golden Zone. They are protected from the open surf by Bird, Deer and
Goat Islands, which rise out of the water a short distance offshore.
Beyond Playa Sabalo, at the north end of Mazatlan, are Playa Brujas and Playa Los Cerritos,
which stretch to Punta Cerritos. These Mazatlan beaches are the least crowded,
although more and more condominiums are beginning to protrude skyward. The more isolated Brujas is
frequented by local surfers. Open-air restaurants offer delicious seafood and a relaxed atmosphere.
Because the migratory path of billfish includes the waters of Mazatlan
beaches, Mazatlan proclaims itself “the Sailfish capital of the World”. Well-equipped
fleets are stationed at the docks on the southern end of town, where the
ferry and charter tour boats are moored. Charter fishing boats start at around $270 USD for the
day and include lunch, bait, tackle and crew. Tipping the captain and the first mate is
customary, particularly if the day’s catch has been bountiful.
The Mazatlan marina and yacht club at El Cid Mega Vacation Resort offers
a variety of fishing packages, utilizing its own fleet of boats. Sightseeing trips include tours
of Mazatlan’s commercial fishing port, sunset cruises and trips to Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island).
Come and enjoy the Mazatlan beaches on your Mazatlan vacation!
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