Playa Varadero is a beautiful stretch of sand that is located in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, and shouldn’t be confused with the popular vacation destination of Cuba. The beach is situated along the coast of the Bay of Banderas and lies right next to the Nuevo Vallarta Marina. It is just one of many gorgeous beaches in the Mexican state of Nayarit but is home to a whole host of excellent amenities
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Playa Los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta
Playa Los Muertos is the most popular beach in all of Puerto Vallarta and lies on the beautiful shores of the Bay of Banderas in the Zona Romantica area. It is the vacation destination of many travelers who are visiting the state of Jalisco, Mexico, as there is so much to see and do. It boasts many amazing beachfront resorts that cater to all types of budgets and the beach features a plethora of fun-filled activities for people of all ages. The Zona Romantica area is especially popular among the LGBTQ community and is a great beach vacation for the whole family.
Playa Las Animas
Playa Las Ánimas is a picturesque vacation destination that lies along the beautiful shores of the Bay of Banderas in the southern zone of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It features a lovely sandy beach with fairly gentle waves and boasts excellent amenities like beach resorts, vendors, restaurants, and places to shop for locally crafted souvenirs. Aside from the commercialization, Las Animas is actually a quaint little Mexican village with no road access that is perfectly tucked into a lush mountainside covered with vibrant green jungle vegetation.
Playa Caballo
Playa Caballo (Horse Beach) is situated south of the popular vacation destination known as Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the Mexican state of Jalisco and is somewhat isolated, in a good way. The beach can only be reached via water taxi or by taking the arduous, but exciting coastal hiking trail. The trail leads hikers through the jungle and gives them the opportunity to stop at several epic attractions along the way.
Playa Colomitos
Playa Colomitos is one of the most secluded and beautiful beaches in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, and is a must-visit for anybody visiting the village of Boca de Tomatlan or the Puerto Vallarta area. This incredible beach is perfectly tucked into the Sierra Madre Mountains and lies on the gorgeous shores of the Bay of Banderas. Playa Colomitos could be described as a short stretch of pristine sand that lies in a picturesque rocky cove backed by a jungle ravine with a small creek that empties out into the ocean.
Playa La Lancha
The name Playa La Lancha conjures up positive vibes mixed with raw adrenaline to those who are in the know. A true surfers hideaway and adventure seekers paradise that is tucked away in the jungles of Nayarit, Mexico, and is perfectly situated on the northern shores of the Bay of Banderas near the lovely village of Punta de Mita. Once you make your way to Playa La Lancha, if you don’t already have a surfboard, there is a surfboard rental shop WildMex Surf & Adventure.
Playa Las Gemelas, Puerto Vallarta
Escape the busy beaches and murky waters of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and head south of the city to find true peace and beauty at places like Playa Las Gemelas in the Conchas Chinas area. The beach is actually two beaches, which is where the name Las Gemelas (The Twins) actually comes from. They are both short stretches of near-perfect white sand lined by resorts like the Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta and the Condiminios Girasol Sur and are open to the public by entering a beach access point on the north beach.
Playa Sayulita, Nayarit
Playa Sayulita is a long stretch of gorgeous sand that is situated in the town of Sayulita, Mexico. It is one of many popular spots along the Riviera Nayarit and brings in a ton of surfers looking to catch that near-perfect wave. The beach is divided into two sections the south beach and the north beach which are divided by the Sayulita River that runs out into the Pacific Ocean. The south end of the beach is where most of the action takes place and tends to be quite busy at times.
Playa Carricitos, Nayarit
During your visit to Sayulita, Mexico you’ll probably feel the need to escape from the hustle and bustle of the busier beaches like Playa Sayulita or Playa de Los Muertos. One of the best remedies to the overcrowded downtown beaches is the picture-perfect getaway of Playa Carricitos, one of Riviera Nayarit’s most beautiful hidden gems. Playa Carricitos is located on the other side of the peninsula of Punta Sayulita and takes around 45-60 minutes walking, depending on where in Sayulita you’re starting from.
Playa Punta de Mita
Playa Punta de Mita is a beach located along the coast of Mexico’s Bay of Banderas in the small village of the same name, Punta de Mita. Considered a part of the Mexican state of Nayarit, Punta de Mita attracts many visitors from the Puerto Vallarta area who come to witness the amazing beauty of the region.
Poplar Beach, Kelowna
Poplar Beach is a picturesque public beach that is located just off of Poplar Point Drive in the city of Kelowna, British Columbia. it lies on the shores of Okanagan Lake in the world-famous Okanagan Valley. The beach features idyllic views of the lake and its surrounding mountains and has unique smooth stones covering its shore. Poplar Beach features nothing in terms of amenities but is an excellent spot for a swim or a picnic and provides a quiet break from the busier beaches of Kelowna.
Proctor Lake, Vernon, BC
Proctor Lake is a small alpine body of water that is located in the mountains that surround the city of Vernon, British Columbia. it sits high above the bottom of the Okanagan Valley and has an elevation of 1,365 meters. The lake is accessible by taking Silver Star Road from Vernon and is also around 5.1 miles from the town of Armstrong.
Beaver Lake, Okanagan Valley
Beaver Lake is situated on a high alpine plateau in the popular Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. It is just one of many picturesque bodies of water that make up a chain of high mountain lakes. The lake sits at an elevation of approximately 4,600 ft / 1,400 m and is around 30 minutes from the town of Winfield in Lake Country as well as the Kelowna International Airport (KLW). Fishing is one of the main attractions at Beaver Lake as it is stocked with beautiful rainbow trout. Swimming, Kayaking canoeing, and paddleboarding are also popular activities to be enjoyed while visiting Beaver Lake.
Mystic Trail Beach, Mabel Lake
Situated on the scenic shores of Mabel Lake, British Columbia Is one of the Okanagan Valley’s best-kept secrets and legitimate hidden gems, the Mystic Trail. The trail is essentially a walk through the forest in what could only be described as an enchanted forest full of quirky works of art that eventually leads visitors to a gorgeous beach
King Edward Lake
King Edward Lake is a gorgeous body of water that is situated in the high alpine Aberdeen Plateau in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The lake has an elevation of 1,358 meters and is just one of many lakes that are located on the plateau. King Edward Lake is about 30 minutes drive from the city of Vernon and is an excellent place to get away from the busier lakes at the bottom of the valley.
Damer Lake
Damer Lake is a small body of water in British Columbia that is situated high in the Okanagan Valley alpine area. The lake is located in a beautiful mountainous region that boasts a plethora of small lakes. Damer Lake is primarily used for fishing and camping and features the Damer Lake Recreation Site, which is an excellent campsite.
Silver Beach Provincial Park
Located at the far northern reaches of Shuswap Lake, British Columbia is the incredibly beautiful destination known as Silver Beach Provincial Park. The park is situated in the remote village of Seymour Arm at the original site of a historic gold rush town that was formerly named Ogden City. Silver Beach features a large public campground boasting 35 total sites, some of which are beachfront on what is perhaps the Shuswap’s most beautiful beach.
Hidden Lake, Enderby
Deep into the forested hills of Enderby, British Columbia is the picture-perfect body of water known as Hidden Lake. The lake is an idyllic Okanagan getaway that features plenty of small beaches and coves with warm swimmable water. It also boasts 3 public campgrounds with a total of 46 campsites, as well as day-use spots for those coming for the day. Campsites go for a cheap $15 per night and cannot be reserved as they are secured on a first come first serve basis.
Beachcomber Bay Beach, Vernon, BC
Beachcomber Bay Beach is a brand new beach access point that is situated on the outskirts of the city of Vernon, British Columbia. The park sits on the shores of Okanagan Lake just off of scenic Tronson Road heading towards Adventure Bay. It offers beachgoers a gorgeous spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain scenery and the peaceful lapping of the waves. The park features a small beach with a combination of sand and rock, as well as a nice park bench. There are currently no washrooms or outhouses at Beachcomber Bay Beach.
Belvidere Park, Enderby
Belvidere Park features sandy beach areas with great swimming and offers some of the best views of the hiking trail known as the Enderby Cliffs. The park is also home to a Visitor Centre and the local Chamber of Commerce, as well as public washrooms, picnic tables, and a canoe launch. The park is also a convenient spot to access the Riverwalk trail or launch a tube, paddleboard or kayak and enjoy a day floating down the Shuswap River.