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Category: Beaches - Mazatlan Attractions & Activities
Address: Stone Island, Mazatlán
You will want to make a day trip out of visiting Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island), but it's worth it, especially if you want to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty and a little privacy. Many boats take visitors to the island from Mazatlán's boat landing, and once they arrive, they will discover miles and miles of deserted, pristine beaches, coconut...
Category: Beaches - Mazatlan Attractions & Activities
Address: in front of Hotel Sabalos and Hotel Playa Mazatlan, Mazatlán
Located along the Golden Zone, Mazatlán's most active area, Playa Gaviotas draws nearly every visitor to the city—no matter where they are staying. Excellent for people-watching, the beach fills up with sunbathers, surfers and swimmers, and volleyball players early in the day and stays packed all day. Many great restaurants are located just off...
Category: Beaches - Mazatlan Attractions & Activities
Address: north of the hotel zone, Mazatlán
Lying just north of the hotel zone, Playa Los Cerritos attracts beachgoers who just want to relax in relative peace and quiet. Secluded and serene, this beach is a superb choice for a picnic or being alone with a good book. Only good swimmers should test the waters though, since the surf can get fairly rough at some times during the day.
Category: Beaches - Mazatlan Attractions & Activities
Address: between Paseo Clausen and Ave del Mar, Mazatlán
Playa Norte offers sunbathers the best of both worlds: an unpopulated white-sand beach and just enough places to get a cold drink to make the day less like a getaway and more like a private party. The rocky coastline along this area can make swimming dangerous, so instead bring a few friends for volleyball or beach football for active pursuits.
Category: Beaches - Mazatlan Attractions & Activities
Address: at the beginning of the seawall, Mazatlán
Playa Olas Altas, which means "high-wave beach," was Mazatlán's first big draw for beachgoers and surfers. Popularized in the 1950s, the area now attracts budget-conscious travelers who would rather get a nice place to stay but avoid the crowds down the coast. The beach still attracts a good many locals and surfers, however, and on weekends,...
