Nuevo Vallarta: Beach, Golf and Hotels

If you’re looking for a hotel in Nuevo Vallarta, shape your plans around the interests you want to define your stay: the beach, water sports, golf or regional cuisine. Specific beach information ranges from a long stretch of coastline to a precisely identified public access point.

Beaches and Access

Playa Nuevo Nayarit, formerly known as Nuevo Vallarta, stretches for several uninterrupted kilometres of beach and is known for its impressive sunsets. At Nuevo Vallarta Beach, you can swim, paddleboard and kayak.

Public access to Playa FIBBA is at FIBBA Club on Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta and Paseo de los Cocoteros. Ramps for universal accessibility extend down to the sand. The beaches of Nuevo Nayarit have held Blue Flag environmental certification since 2013. As certification status may change, check the current status before your visit if it matters to your plans.

Whale Watching and Golf

Whale-watching tours may depart from Nuevo Vallarta; this is a recurring seasonal activity. If you plan to take a tour, check the specific dates before your trip. This lets you include seasonal whale watching as a separate item in your itinerary.

The Greg Norman golf course at Vidanta Nuevo Nayarit has 18 holes and a par of 73. Flamingos Golf in Nuevo Nayarit also has 18 holes. The two can be compared by the size of the courses; a par of 73 is also specified for the Greg Norman golf course.

Regional Cuisine

Pescado zarandeado and fresh seafood are part of the local culinary scene in Nuevo Vallarta. If regional cuisine matters to you, make these dishes a focus of your trip planning, alongside beach activities and golf.

Bahía de Banderas as the Broader Context

In the broader destination of Bahía de Banderas, humpback whales come to the bay each year to give birth and stay with their calves from December to March. Dolphins and sea turtles come to the bay in summer and leave again in autumn. Seasonal patterns differ, and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

In the broader destination of Bahía de Banderas, the Islas Marietas form an archipelago of two islands. You can watch birds and see coral reefs there. Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle welcomes visitors arriving by motor yacht or sailboat and offers modern nautical facilities and services.

Travel information also relates to Bahía de Banderas as the broader destination: the bay can be reached by road from Tepic or Guadalajara. The drive takes three to five hours, depending on traffic; current road conditions also affect travel time.

For the broader travel overview: Bahía de Banderas.