Top Things to do in Pacific Coast
Top Hotels in Pacific Coast
- 1. Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta
- 2. Krystal Beach Acapulco
- 3. Costa de Oro Beach Hotel
- 4. Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
- 5. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- 6. Villa Del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort And Spa
- 7. Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites
- 8. Emporio Ixtapa
- 9. Park Inn by Radisson Mazatlan
- 10. Hotel Ysuri Sayulita
10 Bodies of Water in Pacific Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Pacific Coast, Pacific Coast including Tehuamixtle, Barrita Beach, Lake El Salto, Angela Peralta Theater (Teatro Angela Peralta), San Blas River, Matanchen Bay, Laguna de Coyuca, Laguna de Tres Palos, Santa Maria del Oro, Bahia de Zihuatanejo.
Restaurants in Pacific Coast
1. Tehuamixtle
2. Barrita Beach
3. Lake El Salto
4. Angela Peralta Theater (Teatro Angela Peralta)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 470 reviews
Restored movie theater in downtown Mazatlan.
Reviewed By ronhills - Saratoga, United States
Over the last 24 years of going to Mazatlan we have always trued to see performances at Angela Paralta. We have never been disappointed. They bring in great talents and interesting performances. They have everything from traditional Mexican shows to opera, ballet, classical music, etc. Most are in English during tourist season. The prices are very reasonable. Go on a Friday or Sat. night and also enjoy Plaza Machado (1/2 block away) and its outdoor vendors and restaurants.
5. San Blas River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
This long and winding river full of exotic birds and wildlife is the perfect backdrop for a water trip.
Reviewed By Persim - Asheville, United States
We took the late day boat ride with Chencho going thru the mangroves, going out in the daylight and returning in dark. It was a spectacular ride, and Chencho was a great source for finding the very camouflaged roosting birds, a boat-billed heron rookery, and night-flying birds and crocs. Young children might find it a bit long and you definitely want to have bug spray. It was a magical, different from the typical beach and shopping experiences of coastal Mexico.
6. Matanchen Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
This beautiful bay lined with restaurants and sandy beaches is the best place to swim in San Blas.
Reviewed By Firebird1987 - Cedar City, United States
We took a taxi to this beach and hung out at one the restaurants. We had the whole beach to ourselves.It was fun collecting shells and having fun.
7. Laguna de Coyuca
8. Laguna de Tres Palos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Located east of the city, this fresh-water lagoon is great for viewing wildlife and engaging in water sports.
Reviewed By richardandlaurie
We went with Roberto Alercon. He is simply amazing. He set us up with Captain Felix. We released sea turtles then had margaritas! We then had a tour of the lagoon with Captain Felix. It is a lovely, peaceful place. There were many birds to see and the water lilies were lovely. We jumped in the water and picked a water lily bouquet! We were also given water lily necklaces to wear. Captain Felix’s assistant collected the famous mud and we were given mud facials. The mud is said to take 10-15 years off. Sadly, I cannot verify this, but it was still really fun! We then ate lunch at a lovely restaurant on the beach that had wonderful fresh seafood. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend this tour with Roberto Alercon!!!
9. Santa Maria del Oro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By johnpB3780YQ - Guadalajara, Mexico
Santa María del Oro is a picturesque crater lake located 150 kilometers northwest of Guadalajara in the state of Nayarit and easily reachable in two hours via autopista/toll road 15 heading for Tepic. While there are a good number of crater lakes in the Volcanic Belt which crosses Mexico diagonally, this one, I think, wins the prize for sheer beauty. On top of that, its waters are clean, almost transparent, and warmish, because this laguna is fed by hot springs issuing forth from…well, I’m tempted to say from its bottom, but for many years it had no bottom (according to the local folk) until, of course, some scientific type came along, measured it and found there was a bottom after all, about 111 meters below the surface. Such a depth should make for very cold water, suggesting that the springs down at the bottom must be hot indeed. The resulting year-round water temperature is neither hot nor cold, just right for splashing around in the lake as long as you wish. Swimming, kayaking and water skiing are popular activities at this lake but an even bigger attraction is eating. Over the years the lakeside restaurants have gained good reputations for mariscos, the most famous plate being Chicharrón de Pescado, small bits of mojarra fried in batter, perhaps called fish fritters in English. These are deliciously crispy when freshly made. Chicharrones de Camarón (shrimp fritters?) are also popular and, of course the old standby Pescado Dorado. Naturally these delights must be munched under a thatched roof right out at the water’s edge or—even better—hanging over it, on a balcony made of creaking boards, from which you can toss scraps to dozens of eagerly observant coots just dying for a treat. What fun! For this visit to La Laguna de Santa María del Oro (abbreviated SAMAO), I stayed at Koala Bungalows (altitude 718 meters) with my friend Josh and his three kids. We stayed in what they call a “casa” (as opposed to a bungalow), which had two bedrooms and a big kitchen-funroom with a fridge and a sofa bed fine for sleeping one adult. By some standards this place might be classified as primitive, but here in Mexico I rate overnight accommodations by asking the following questions: Does everything work? Does anything stink? Is it clean? Is it quiet? Do mosquitoes sing in your ear all night? Does it make you feel you are in jail? Believe it or not, I have found a number of so-called four or five star hotels in many corners of the world which have failed some or all of these tests, but Koala Bungalows passed with flying colors, even though, as far as luxury goes, it wouldn’t get even one star. But, as a friend who knows the place said, “Think that you are going there to camp, and you’ll find the bungalows just fine.” Josh rented some of the sturdy, unsinkable boats they call “kayaks” (I don’t think the Inuit would agree!) and he and his children had a great time on the lake. As for me, I took advantage of the gorgeous view and peacefulness of the place to catch up on my writing. As for the hiking, there is a dirt road circumnavigating the lake, which I’d like to see some day. This is described as too “feo” for passenger cars and I noticed on Tripadvisor that some mountain bikers found it far more challenging than they had anticipated. The next morning we went for breakfast at Koala’s little restaurant, called La Mojarra de Samao Restaurant-bar…and were pleasantly shocked. Everything that each one of us ordered was not just delicious, but perfect! The coffee was real coffee, not the usual Nescafé instant dishwater. My huevos rancheros were the best I’ve ever had anywhere. One of the boys ordered an “English Breakfast” and by Jove it certainly looked like a real English breakfast to me! Of course, I was suspicious. “Who owns Koala?” I asked the smiling, pleasant and efficient waitress. “El dueño es Señor Christian,” she replied. “Does Señor Christian happen to be an Englishman?” “Claro que sí,” she answered. Now, of course, we all regretted not having eaten lunch here the day before. Other indications of Señor Christian’s influence at Koala is a list of regulations prominently posted, the first three of which are dedicated to controlling loud music and noise, hopefully guaranteeing peace and quiet after 10 PM. We enjoyed that peace and quiet on our Friday-Saturday overnight at Koala Bungalows but we were told they may have as many as 400 people on a Sunday or a long weekend. So once again I suggest you come on a weekday when you will probably have this delightful place all to yourself
10. Bahia de Zihuatanejo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Reviewed By Jstsmile04 - Dallas, United States
Explore! Beautiful scenery and people. We’ve yet to have a bad meal. The sunsets are gorgeous! If you stay at the Thompson or further left you’ll see better sunsets or plan dinner early enough to watch it from many Ana omg restaurants! Beach is clean.
