Top Things to do in Cozumel
10 Beaches in Cozumel That You Shouldn't Miss
One of the top diving destinations in the world for its bright storybook coral reefs, the island of Cozumel is also home to a variety of natural beaches. Choose a beach with soft white sand for relaxing, or snorkel off a rockier vista. A destination for both adventure and romance, Cozumel has a year-round Caribbean climate, untrammeled jungle and abundant nightlife.
Restaurants in Cozumel
1. Playa San Clemente
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Isla Pasion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,838 reviews
Escape to a gorgeous secluded island. A beach paradise, known as Passion Island, the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Caribbean at its best! Just 15 minutes away from downtown, once in paradise you are invited to submerge yourself in a world of palm trees, hammocks, lounge beds, picnic tables and beach games. All age activities. Buffet lunch and open bar complementary.
Reviewed By Tricia824
Very large beach area with fun activities. Very clean bathrooms, clean beautiful beach, great food and okay cocktails. A little shopping area with vendors. I wish we could have stayed longer.
3. El Mirador
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By CJ0912
Although we have seen people get into the water at this place, note that it is really not a beach but the Ocean. The waves are enormous and powerful and if you are not a great swimmer you should not get in. I will not deny that it is truly breathtaking, but the sea should not be toyed with! The kiosks around here are great and the photos you take will come out stunning! I suggest that you rent a car to tour this place and stay as long as you like! Enjoy but be careful!
4. Playa Punta Chiqueros
5. Playa de San Martin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Captain_Glen_D - Fenwick Island, United States
Yes, this is “Almost” an undiscovered beach. When conditions are right, this is one of the top three or even top two beaches on the island. Flat, clean (no rocks) firm bottom and you can wonder 50 yards into the ocean and be waist deep. I have been visiting Cozumel for over 20 years and 14 plus trips and somehow, I just found this beach a few years back. It has been built up for tourist over the past few years but unlike Punta Sur Eco Beach Park, there is no entry fee and the “Built up" part is “Off Beach".... You can rent a few beach chairs and umbrellas for typically 10 to 20 bucks (four chairs and two umbrellas) very negotiable. Staying for several hours pay the twenty bucks. Staying for just a couple of hours, tell the man and offer a few less bucks. The last time there we could still bring our own cooler with drinks and snacks. There is beach service also but it is a little spotty. So, you can also walk up to the big hut and purchase drinks and food and bring back to your beach chairs. Bit tip for you to know. If you are planning on spending the day in the water conditions will be best when the wind is out of the west. When the wind is strong and out of the east the wave get big (but fun) so plan on staying close to shore. There is lifeguard service at the beach. Also when the winds are strong out of the east you could have seaweed and entry and on the beach. With that said, if all you did was to go and see the beach, it will be a lasting memory. Captain Glen D. Smith.
6. Playa Palancar Cozumel Beach Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,354 reviews
The most wonderful thing about Playa Palancar is that it feels like a private beach. It is quieter than most beaches in Cozumel and presents both a great diversity of activities and a peaceful environment. Order a Margarita in one of the beach bars. The seafood here is fabulous. Try the local specialties: the Ceviche, a seafood dish marinated in citrus juice with chili, and the fillet with the garlic sauce, a grilled fish with garlic. When you're in the mood for a little activity, rent a snorkel gear and swim from the beach, or take a snorkeling tour at a distance from the nearby reefs or "el cielo" beach On the beach there is a wide variety of water activities available, such as kayaking by the sea, Paddle board or take a parachute tour.
Reviewed By invitationOvoyage - Milwaukee, United States
Great spot to relax. Nice beach, friendly staff, gentle sandy turquoise waters. Food was good, beer was cold. Not packed in like sardines - felt like there was space to relax. The adjacent scuba/snorkel place was awesome. My daughter and I did a scuba discovery trip on the Colombia reef. Alex (Alejandro) showed us the ropes then took us out with a small group of snorklers. The boat captain knew where to stop b/c we wasted no time finding fish and sea life. Alejandro really took care of us down there. Will be back!
7. Playa Chen Rio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 505 reviews
Reviewed By 177fredf - Jasper, United States
This area is definitely for those either living on the island or vacationing for multiple days. However, we hired a Taxi for the afternoon and were delighted with the beautiful beach and blue ocean water. The winds were high and the Red Flag was out on the beach so we didn't venture far into the water. This is about a 25 minute drive from the cruise port. There was a restaurant near by with a good variety and reasonable prices. We did not eat there.
8. Punta Sur Eco Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,738 reviews
Reviewed By Jangra100 - Beamsville, Canada
Great place to visit to climb the lighthouse, take a boat tour to see crocodiles and then relax on an amazing beach
9. Playa El Cielo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 572 reviews
Reviewed By nikkisL4979UP - Pittsburg, United States
This area is a dream! The water in this area is a turquiose as you could imagine! The snorkeling just to see the star fish is wonderful..Then after you've snorkeled go a little farther to what they call the "office" and have a seat in the beautiful shallow water and enjoy a drink and a rest. You will NOT regret taking a boat out her! I highly recommend a visit! * We hire a boat outside of the resorts and they take us fishing and to all of the best snorkeling locations... Just be wise when booking! ENJOY
10. Punta Morena
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 345 reviews
Punta Morena is a calm and quiet beach in the east side of the island farder away from the main cruise beaches,in our stablishment we have many ammenities such as: a seefood and mayan cousin restaurant, coktel drinks in the bar, massages, 3 pools (2 for children 1 for adults) big chairs on the beach, hammocks, a natural pool made between the rocks in the ocean (so its safe from big waves)and one of the best panoramic views to the caribbean ocean.
Reviewed By osohub - Austin, United States
Punta Morena is our pilgrimage spot every time we go to Cozumel. 20 years ago I got caught in a rip current on the beach, and a bartender saw me, grabbed a surfboard and saved my life. The place was totally destroyed in 2005 with hurricane Wilma, but had been rebuilt extensively after that. What broke our hearts when we arrived was that the Hurricanes in the fall of 2020, although not hitting Cozumel directly, had once again done heavy damage to the East side of the Island, especially Punta Morena. The main building had the roof torn off, and the long wooden porch had been destroyed. Thankfully, the kitchen was running, and the bar was operational. Enjoyed great fresh seafood, and the best habanero salsa I've ever had. The staff was fantastic, and treated us as family.
