The 24 best beaches in and around Zihuatanejo

It's a bit of a walk down a rugged trail. Small horse shoe bay with crystal clear water with lots of fish to see in the ruins

Amazing and quiet place where you can relax because it doesn't get as populated as the other beaches because of its location being almost hidden.

Fun cobble stone beach with gentle waves and beautiful scenery. Unfortunately the owners of the adjacent Villa Luna Kuku have destroyed the natural beauty of half the beach with an ugly stone patio. 🤦

Locals hang out . Don’t go Sunday;)

Beautiful little bay with interesting geology, pebble beach, clear water. Great paddle from la ropa beach

Tried to walk there but seems the area is private access only.

Nice little plc to visit Not many people know about it.

Beautiful little beach with many options for dining, snorkeling, massages. Clean, calm water, and not too crowded. And the boat taxi is added fun! Rocky hike to La Ropa takes about 15 minutes.

The beach is beautiful. The sheer amount of plastic and garbage on the beach and water is not nice. I saw more plastic while snorkeling than fish. It would be an amazing beach if the restaurants didn't line up to water line and the garbage was cleaned up. Go all the way to the end of the beach if you want to get away from the crowds and music from the restaurants.

Beautiful Calm water and highly Swim-able Can get here with a boat (80 pesos) from Zihu town or walk from LaRopa beach.

I really enjoy Playa Las Gatas, it's a calm beach, with clear blue water, protected by a reef/rocks. It is great for families, restaurants line the beach so you can have drinks, food and shade right at the waters edge, while kids play in the sand/water. Some good resting spots are Arnoldos, food and drinks are good but gets busy and is close to beach entrance so high foot traffic area. Personally we enjoy Franco's amazing hospitality at Otilia. Location is great, right at the end of the beach, lighter foot traffic, food is OK, drinks are good. Grab a bucket of beer on ice, some coconut shrimp or whole fried garlic snapper and sit back and enjoy the beach. Franco is really the highlight though, what a great guy and really takes care of his customers. Also don't miss the onsite masseuse, she is fantastic too

Nice long beach with places to eat and enjoy an umbrella. Best is to take a small boat across bay from Zihuatanejo for 80 pesos return.

Shallow beach, not many people and for to access it is necessary to go by boat from the pier in Zihuatanejo

One of our favorite places in ZIHUATANEJO Lots of friendly vendors that I have made friends with over the years we have been coming here.

This hardly resembles a beach, all little rocks, no sand to really speak of.

We are back for another stay. 2 weeks this time.

Nice place

If you are in the area, one of the best restaurants in walking distance is El Mediterraneo. A Zhiua favorite dinner spot for local and informed tourists alike.

(Translated by Google) The main June 2022 A very quiet beach to go for a walk in the afternoon, there are nice restaurants in the area and above all there is a lot of space to lie down on the beach, Agusto is great, the waves are calm and the sand is very soft, there are no stones, beautiful beach (Original) La principal Junio 2022 Una playa bien tranquila para ir a caminar por la tarde , hay bonitos Restaurantes por la zona y sobre todo hay mucho espacio para poder acostarte en la playa , se pasa Agusto , las olas tranquilas y la arena es muy suave , no hay piedras , bonita playa

(Translated by Google) Apparently, it's the only pet-friendly beach there. It's super quiet, with few people, the waves are calm, and off the beach there are plenty of places to eat, get coffee, ice cream, buy souvenirs, etc. The people here are very laid-back and friendly. (Original) Al parecer es la única plata Petfriendly que hay. Es súper tranquila, poca gente, el oleaje es tranquilo y saliendo de la playa hay muchos lugares para comer, tomar café, helado, comprar recuerdos, etc. Las personas de aquí son muy tranquilas y amables.

(Translated by Google) You can walk peacefully while racist American tourists criticize you in their own language and glare at you because they think they own the place. Other than that, it's very beautiful, but it has a lot of trash because of the visitors. Night falls and you can continue swimming because the waters are calm and the views are beautiful. (Original) Se puede caminar tranquilamente mientras los turistas estadounidenses racistas que te critican en su idioma y miran con odio porque se creen dueños del lugar,quitando eso es muy bonito,pero tiene mucha basura por culpa de los que le visitan. Llega la noche y puedes seguir nadando porque sus aguas son tranquilas y tiene vistas muy lindas.

Great beach. Clean, spacious, great views and sunsets. Lots of hotels at varied prices. From Centro you can take the Combi here for 12-13 pesos, try to ride outside shift change rush, as they are all full of workers at that time. You can also walk. From the Kioto traffic circle follow the sign to La Ropa, on Palmar St., and up the hill it turns into Escenica La Ropa. After you reach the peak of the hill and start to decend, you'll see a sign for the hotel La Casa Que Canta -this steep concrete path will take you right down to the north end of La Ropa beach. Its easy in a decent pair of shoes. Alternatively, you can skip this path and stay on Escenica La Ropa until you reach the Dolphins, and turn right down to the beach. It is a sweaty walk in the heat of the day, but less onerous in the morning or evening.

Came here the first week of April and sad to say, the beach did not meet my expectations. I wanted to do some snorkeling but I couldn't even see 12 inches down in the water. I did meet several people that said it's not normally like this, so hopefully this was a rare experience. The sand was nice and much better than the other places in the area. But as for this experience, we have better beaches and sand in the Indiana dunes, lake Michigan.

Beautiful beach especially during the off season!

Spectacular beach. Watch out for crocodiles.

Met some cool dudes , red and some white dude with a boat. I think they were an old gay couple. Good for them!!

Great beach and love the water! Many places to eat and drink!

Easy access and parking. We enjoyed the food as well as the water.

Nice beach for booth boarding, if you wind up with a wavy day. Otherwise, usually very calm and serene. The water is beautiful but it’s not crystal clear, having some seaweed around

Great beach... My dog loves it too! (Don't tell on me)

Amazing beach!

Amazing beach with lots of activities and fun. Clean beach but the entry area smells very bad. Otherwise it's a must visit and beautiful beach.

Excellent place to enjoy the beach and swim in the ocean. There aren’t high waves, however you have to be aware of the sudden high waves. You can rent a space to hang out and eat your own food, they also sell food and drinks there in case you didn’t bring them with you.

The water was warm, there was plenty of places to sit and relax and there was tons of great food. It's a bit crowded, but everyone is so nice, so it doesnt really matter. Theres tons of things to do on the water, but I reccomend parasailing. Super easy and extremely fun! Not to mention very cheap. I think I spent just about $7 USD for 2 people. So worth it!!

so cute

Coffee is very good. We went one day and liked it so much we went the next, but the gal at the counter was by herself and very busy. The day before there were two people working the counter. I waited about 10 minutes and a woman walked in front of me and asked to pay her bill, then a vendor came and walked in front of me and asked her to pay for some thermoses. At this point I was there for almost 15 minutes and still didn’t have my order taken, so I just left and went to another coffee shop. I guess they didn’t want my money. A shame because Cafe Caracol’s coffee was better and a little less expensive. I don’t blame the girl at the counter, maybe they need another employee to help her like they had the day before. Their coffee is very good and that’s why this place is too busy for just one person.

Great coffee. I come here for the frappe, nice and cold on a hot day.

Great coffee and friendly. Visited from Canada and walked to this shop every morning for my morning brew.i needed comfort for the treck back up that pesky hill :)

Delicious coffee and great atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Be prepared to wait a few minutes, but it's worthwhile.

Strong, flavourful, “real” coffee that you need in the morning to fuel for the day.

Delicious coffee and great service!

Delicious coffee - with nice dairy-free options like almond milk

(Translated by Google) Playa Manzanillo is certainly a beautiful and secluded place with a lot of privacy - if you are looking for absolute peace and quiet, you will find it here. Unfortunately, the beach itself is hardly convincing. Access is difficult and there is hardly a real sandy beach - instead stones, pebbles and rocks dominate, making it unsuitable for non-swimmers or families with children. The place also offers little underwater: the visibility is severely limited by the cloudy sand and the strong waves, and the underwater world is not very attractive. If you're looking for a real beach experience, you're much better off at one of the other beaches in Zihuatanejo. (Original) Playa Manzanillo ist landschaftlich sicherlich ein schöner und abgelegener Ort mit viel Privatsphäre – wer absolute Ruhe sucht, wird sie hier finden. Leider überzeugt der Strand selbst jedoch kaum. Der Zugang ist schwierig, und es gibt kaum einen richtigen Sandstrand – stattdessen dominieren Steine, Kies und Felsen, was ihn für Nicht-Schwimmer oder Familien mit Kindern ungeeignet macht. Auch unter Wasser bietet der Ort wenig: Die Sicht ist durch den trüben Sand und den starken Wellengang stark eingeschränkt, die Unterwasserwelt ist wenig reizvoll. Wer auf der Suche nach einem echten Strand-Erlebnis ist, ist an einem der anderen Strände in Zihuatanejo deutlich besser aufgehoben.

(Translated by Google) Pretty good for fishing, seeing the view, to some extent swimming, or getting in the water (Original) Bastante bien para pescar, para ver la vista, hasta cierto punto nadar, o meterse al agua

(Translated by Google) A very nice place to go swimming, snorkeling, hiking or mountain biking in a few years this place will not be public...take advantage of getting to know it!!! (Original) Un lugar muy bonito para ir a bañar, snorkel, senderismo o hacer bicicleta de montaña en unos años este lugar no será público…aprovecha en conocerla!!!

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful but access is difficult. (Original) El lugar es precioso sin embargo es difícil el acceso

(Translated by Google) The perfect place for those who are starting to dive, there is a lot of marine life and the appropriate depth. (Original) El lugar perfecto para aquellas personas que están iniciando en buceo, hay mucha vida marina y la adecuada profundidad.

(Translated by Google) It is a very easy place to dive. Water visibility can be very good. The temperature is usually above 26 degrees Celsius Life is very varied, you can find turtles, lobsters, various moray eels and many rays. Always remember to respect marine life (Original) Es un lugar muy fácil para bucear. La visibilidad del agua puede ser muy buena. La temperatura suele estar por arriba de los 26 grados Celsius La vida es muy variada, podrás encontrarte con tortugas, langostas, diversas morenas y muchas rayas. Recuerda siempre respetar la vida marina

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful coral reef, the ideal place for diving and snorkeling. (Original) Un arrecife de coral muy bonito, el sitio ideal para bucear y snorkelear.

(Translated by Google) very beautiful place (Original) Lugar muy hermoso

(Translated by Google) The ideal place for a walk. eat and shop. It is the perfect place to find crafts from the region. Near the basketball court, I recommend looking for Magdaleno Flores' Arte Objeto store. A renowned craftsman in Zihua, mainly for his beautiful wooden pieces. (Original) El lugar ideal para pasea,. comer y hacer compras. Es el lugar perfecto para encontrar artesanías de la región. Cerca de la cancha de basquetbol, te recomiendo buscar la tienda Arte Objeto de Magdaleno Flores. Un artesano reconocido en Zihua, principalmente por sus bellas piezas de madera.

(Translated by Google) A very quiet and safe place to walk at any time of day, excellent if you want to see a wonderful sunset. (Original) Un lugar muy tranquilo y seguro para pasear a cualquier hora del día, excelente si deseas ver un atardecer maravilloso.

(Translated by Google) At any time it is very pleasant to visit, but if it is in the afternoon it is better because the heat no longer overwhelms you. Throughout the entire route many reasons for photographs: signs, pendants, views of the sea, statues. Sale of drinks and soft drinks throughout. Very clean and cared for, safe. Crafts and dock at home. (Original) A cualquier hora es muy agradable recorrerlo, pero si es por la tarde es mejor porque ya no te abruma el calor. A lo largo de todo el recorrido muchos motivos para fotografías: letreros, colgantes, vistas del mar, estatuas. Venta de bebidas y refrescantes a lo largo. Muy limpio y cuidado, seguro. Artesanías y muelle en inicio.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to walk! (Original) Excelente lugar para caminar!

(Translated by Google) I highly recommend it to walk for a while and appreciate how beautiful Zihua is. (Original) Lo recomiendo mucho para caminar un rato y apreciar lo lindo que es zihua.

(Translated by Google) With the remodeling it made this place more magical!!! (Original) Con la remodelacion hizo este lugar más mágico!!!

(Translated by Google) A very nice place and really suitable for walking on the beach. (Original) Un lugar muy agradable y realmente adecuado para caminar por la playa.

The beach is great. The only reason it's not a 5 star is because of the small coral on the beach and in the water can make it difficult to walk. Bring some water shoes. Also the beach faces north so all of the chairs provided are in the shade. The water is turquoise calm and warm. It also is shallow (waste deep) a long way out. Playa Las Gatas is a must see. The water taxis are the only safe way to get to.the beach. They are a fun short adventure to start your day trip. It's 100 pesos for a return trip.

Nice, smaller beach with endless restaurants for most of the length of the beach. Calmest waves around. There is a break about 100 yards from shore that makes for calm waters & a sense of easy, safe, shallow snorkeling right from your chairs at any of the restaurants. You'll see some fish & maybe a small stingray & you'll be able to stand up all the way out & back. Probably no more than 5' deep at the most along most of the shore out to the break. Restaurants are by far, seafood focused but have enough options for other tastes. We had tacos & fajitas. A little pricey, but it is a tourist destination. You can take a quick(<5 minutes ), inexpensive boat trip from La Madera or, walk a path along the shore that is very rocky, has some ups & downs, but VERY doable. Wife did it in flip-flops & a sundress & we saw one guy carrying a cello the entire way. Takes approximately 12-15 minutes, depending on whether or not you lose your footing & fall into the crashing waves! If you can't be rescued, it'll take significantly longer! Don't be that guy! Again, very safe & doable. 4 ⭐'s only because of the cost. Honestly, the wife's 3 margaritas were more than 1/2 the cost so I'm still recovering from that. Should probably give it 5⭐'s.

Very nice beach perfect for kids, great snorkeling experience nice weather. Does get a bit crowded but I recommend going early leaving early. Won't regret it.

Lovely beach however I would recommend bringing water shoes as there is a lot of coral in the water. Additionally, pack water and snacks, the restaurants are expensive.

The most beautiful, tropical Caribbean style beach with turquoise water in the whole pacific coast of Mexico. Snorkelling is a must!

The best beach in Zihuatanejo. Worth the boat ride. Calm clear turquoise water, very gradual depth, all kinds of colorful schools of fish can be observed and perfect sand.

Once beautiful and clean, recent visit note so great. The water is not clear anymore, they are more strict as to what you can bring in. No speakers allowed,no outside food or drinks, no mesh of water toys allowed. And as for restuarants nor impressed with food, to plain had better in past .. Drinks were not well prepared. Only benefit of restuarants are the tables they offer with shade, of course not free.. You have to consume to sit.

When I was walking down the beach a couple of dogs attacked me and theier owner who seem to be living there just sat and didn't do anything.

Fun place

Big fun

(Translated by Google) Very nice beach with little waves, a bit of stones, you can get there by boat or walking along the shore between the stones from Playa La Ropa. (Original) Playa muy bonita con poco oleaje, un poco de piedras, puedes llegar por lancha o caminando por la orilla entre las piedras desde playa la ropa.

(Translated by Google) On the main beach the sand is very soft but full of boats, it is difficult to enjoy the beach because of this!!! Safe for children, low waves and depth too. "Las Gatas" beach is a beautiful beach just for walking since it is a beach about 40cm deep, the deepest being three meters without waves. Being a coral beach at the bottom you can't swim because the coral will scratch you!!! It is a beautiful place to see a wide variety of fish, it is clean, well-kept and has warm water. (Original) En la playa principal la Arena muy suave pero lleno de lanchas, es difícil disfrutar la playa por esto!!! Segura para niños oleaje bajo y profundidad también. La playa "las gatas" es una playa preciosa solo para caminar ya que es una playa con unos 40cm de profundidad lo más profundo son tres metros sin oleaje. Al ser una playa coralina en lo bajo no se puede nadar pues te raspa el coral!!! Es un hermoso lugar para ver gran variedad de peces, es limpia , cuidada y agua tibia.

(Translated by Google) A space on Las Gatas beach, free of shops, is a small and rustic space with palm trees, bushes, trunks and leaves, there is a lot of coral in the sand, more than there is in the area with lounge chairs but there are still spaces to enjoy. (Original) Un espacio en playa las gatas, li re de comercios, es un espacio pequeño y rústico con palmeras, arbustos, troncos y hojarasca, hay mucho coral en la arena, más de lo que hay en la zona con camastros pero aún así hay espacios para disfrutar.

(Translated by Google) It is the best beach in Zihuatanejo without a doubt. You have to go if you go to visit Zihuatanejo. The climate does not affect its natural beauty in any way. Just check very carefully where to eat in the palapas, some are very expensive and ogetes. Also be careful with the boat drivers, because they usually lie to get you to go with them, the prices vary greatly (Original) Es la mejor playa de Zihuatanejo sin duda alguna. Tienes que ir obligatorio si vas de visita a Zihuatanejo. El clima no le afecta en nada a su belleza natural. Solo verifica muy bien donde comer en las palapas, algunos son muy careros y ogetes. También tengan cuidado con los lancheros, porque suelen mentir para que vayas con ellos, los precios varían muchísimo

Casa Angelina in Zihuatanejo is truly a slice of paradise. The house itself is absolutely magnificent—beautifully designed, impeccably maintained, and offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Every detail, from the architecture to the decor, reflects thoughtful luxury and comfort. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the incredible staff. Their service was warm, attentive, and seamless, making us feel completely relaxed and cared for throughout our stay. Whether it was arranging meals, helping with local recommendations, or just checking in to ensure we had everything we needed, they went above and beyond. Casa Angelina exceeded all expectations and made for an unforgettable vacation. We can’t wait to return!

I first experienced the beauty of casa Angelina for my wedding, I never thought I’d be able to relive the experience until this trip. It’s safe to say it’s even more beautiful than in my memories. I was able to bring my employees on a thank you trip and they are in love with it as much as I am. From the food, to the location and I can’t even put into words how great the staff was. Truly a memorable experience.

We recently spent two weeks at Casa Angelina and I cannot rave enough! The property is absolutely gorgeous and so fun to stay at. Our house staff, especially Maritza was outstanding. We felt so well taken care of and cannot wait to do it again! Many thanks to Maritza and the lovely staff members ❤️

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Angelina! I booked this property for a joint family vacation / destination wedding. We stayed a full week. All of the staff were professional, kind, and wonderful to have around! We used the grocery and bar stocking, and the chef service was wonderful! The food was all delicious. Truly some of the best we had during our time in Zihua. The concierge was extremely accessible throughout the stay and was incredibly helpful!

We stayed at Casa Angelina for just a few days during a longer trip to Mexico, but those days were the highlight of our trip. We enjoyed every aspect of Casa Angelina. The view is amazing both day and night. The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. The house itself is modern and is in excellent condition. We had chef service for two days, and the food was outstanding. Overall, this was a remarkable experience. This was one of the very best places our family has ever stayed! Highly recommended.

We had such an incredible time hosting our wedding at Casa Angelina! The facilities are amazing and the service is second to none! We couldn’t recommend Casa Angelina enough!

Incredible experience! We held our wedding there and everything was just like we had envisioned. The place and views are incredible and the staff is amazing!

Massive waves Beautiful view & sounds Peaceful,no crowds Calor!!

Great little town as you come into town there’s a restaurant you can drive straight into the driveway is connected to the road my sister had a wedding there foods amazing

Great beach for dolphin and whale watching. Not a good beach to swim.

Beautiful place. Big waves. We love it here.

The beach itself its beautiful and the restaurants are awesome and friendly with great food. The day we went at end by the end of July the waves were very harsh and huge, we actually spent our time there on the restaurant's pool since it was safer for smaller children. I was afraid of them swimming on those huge waves.

excellent place, nice and quiet, clean beach, I had a great time last year, I was there with all my family and it was fun and awesome. The food wasn't too great, but I still recommend it to visit.

Many restaurants to choose from. The beach is indeed large. 2 miles long and mostly empty the times we have been there.