Mazatlan Beaches ... Mazatlan beaches from south to north include Isla de la Piedra, Playa Olas Altas, Playa Los Pinos, Playa Martin, Playa Las Gaviotas, Playa Sabalo, Playa Brujas and Playa Los Cerritos. Several popular surf spots exist up and down the coast.

You can always find people on the beach in the Zona Dorada to take you parasailing or on a sailboat ride if you want to get out on the water for a bit. Surfing, skimboarding, wind surfing and body boarding are excellent options for the more adventurous.

Playa Norte ... Extending from where Paseo Clausen becomes Av. del Mar, a relitvely wide, clean white strip of beach, streaching for about 3 miles. This beach is popular with the locals, and is usally uncrowded except for holidays. On calm days the waves break gentily and gradualy; other times, they can be rough, so if you see a life guard, it might be a good idea to stay near. Up at the far north end, nearing Playa Camaron, begining at Valintono's Disco is where begining and intermediate surfers hang-out, the swells break gradually left, and those that like fishing will find that the rocks on the point provide good spots for casting.

Playa Camaron and Playa Gaviotas ... The streach of successful hotels in the "Golden Zone" testify to the beauty of Playa Camaron and Playa Gaviotas. The gential rolling waves, crystal sands, and absolutly breathtaking sunsets give meaning to the lable "Golden Zone": golden memories for vistors, and gold in the pockets of those lucky enough to own or work in the Zona Dorada. This is the place to see and be seen. The most active section of this popular beach is centered around the El Cid and extends south to Joe's Oyster Bar.

Playa Olas Atlas ... Situated at the beginning of the 'Malecon' (seawall), Playa Olas Altas was the first tourist beach in Mazatlan. As the name means 'Big Waves', it is a very popular spot for surfers during the summer. Although not ideally suited for swimming, relax at one of the nearby cafes and watch the surfers brave the waves.

Playa Brujas and Cerritos ... Take any of the "Cerritos" buses from the Golden Zone and enjoy some of the most beautiful and isolated beaches that Mazatlán has to offer. There are open-air restaurants for lunch and a cold beverage and even horseback riding with Ginger's Bilingual Horses!

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) ... Stone Island may have some of the nicest beaches in Mazatlan. The 5 minute boat trip is enough to keep some of the travellers away, allowing a less crowded beach for the rest of the visitors. Take a taxi to the ferry which is near the cruise ship docks, and explore at your leisure. There are open air restaurants and miles and miles of deserted beaches. The ferry costs about 10 pesos roundtrip and leaves about every 20 minutes. Enjoy a variety of optional activities or walk barefoot on the beach without seeing another human being—all the while, with tropical palm trees as far as you can see inland.