Playa Las Gaviotas

"Streams of vendors sell pottery, lace tablecloths, silver jewelry...concessionaires rent boats, Boogie boards, and Windsurfers, and tout parasail rides. Food and drink are abundant" Full review

"Many of Mazatlán's hotels are on this long strip of sand. Sheltered by picturesque islands, the waters here are generally calm and ideal for swimming and water sports." Full review