Photo: Luisalvaz · CC BY-SA 4.0Sayulita Beach
Sayulita Beach is a laid-back spot with great waves and good food options. It's perfect for a relaxing day by the sea.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 2,055 reviews.
- Nayarit
- City
Sayulita
A small, colorful surf town north of Puerto Vallarta, with a beginner-friendly break right off the plaza.
Good for
- Surfing
- Art
- Local culture
Photo: Luisalvaz · CC0In pictures
Around town
Photo: David Stanley · CC BY 2.0
Photo: David Stanley · CC BY 2.0The numbers
At a glance
- State
- Nayarit
- In the directory
- 9 beaches
- Within 20 km
- 8 hotels
- Population
- 4,235
Before you go
Common questions
Where is Sayulita?
In Nayarit, on Mexico's Pacific.
How many beaches in Sayulita are in the directory?
9 beaches are listed for Sayulita, Nayarit, most-reviewed first.
Which beaches in Sayulita do visitors review most?
Sayulita Beach, Playa Sayulita, and Goat Beach Club Sayulita, by number of Google reviews.
Where can I stay near Sayulita?
8 hotels are listed within 20 km, among them Junto al Rio Beachfront Hotel Sayulita, Playa Azul Sayulita, and La Redonda Surf Hostel Sayulita.
What is Sayulita best for?
Surfing, art, and local culture. The vibe: artsy and laid back.
Getting there
Sayulita, Nayarit
Most reviewed
Top beaches
Photo: Luisalvaz · CC BY-SA 4.0Pacífico · 20.87° N · 105.44° W
Sayulita Beachfront
Sayulita Beachfront offers you a relaxing spot by the sea. Enjoy the waves and local vibes.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 359 reviews.
Photo: Luisalvaz · CC BY-SA 4.0Los Muertos Beach
Los Muertos Beach in Sayulita offers a chill vibe. It’s perfect for a day of sun and surf.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 205 reviews.
Pacífico · 20.88° N · 105.43° W
Playa Las Cuevas
Playa Las Cuevas is a laid-back beach in Sayulita. You can enjoy the calm waves and relax under the shade.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 92 reviews.
Pacífico · 20.87° N · 105.44° W
Playa Sayulita
Nayarit
Pacífico · 20.88° N · 105.44° W
Playa Sayulita Norte (North Beach)
Playa Sayulita Norte (North Beach) in Nayarit on the Pacific coast. It's 0.3 km from Sayulita Beachfront and close to EcoHike Sayulita and Whale Watching Sayulita.
Where to stay
Hotels near Sayulita
The full list
Every beach in Sayulita
8 listed, by town, most-reviewed first.
Hotel occupancy · Nuevo Nayarit
When it's busy
DataTur hotel occupancy for Nuevo Nayarit (Nayarit). DataTur reports by tourism destination: these are the figures for Nuevo Nayarit as a whole, not for Sayulita alone.
Busiest, on average
February, March, December
Occupancy averages about 81% in December. Book ahead.
Quietest, on average
May, August, October
Occupancy averages about 53% in September, so rooms are easier to find.
In 2024: busiest February (88.5%) · quietest September (51.8%)
January 2024 to December 2024, 0–100% occupancy scale.
Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.