On our list

Puerto Vallarta beachfront stays

The city on Banderas Bay: the malecón, the Zona Romántica and the coves to the south.

Fly into: PVR · 15 min
Surf: Drive to Punta Mita for waves
Best for: Food, nightlife, easy trips
Houses on the sand: On our list

Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is on our list

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Sayulita

A busy surf town with a forgiving wave out front and the best food on the coast.

PVR · 45 min
Beginner to intermediate
2 houses

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San Pancho

Sayulita’s quieter neighbor: one long beach, a strong shorebreak, a town that goes to bed early.

PVR · 50 min
Intermediate
1 house

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Punta Mita

The peninsula at the top of Banderas Bay: private villas, reef breaks and long, mellow points.

PVR · 45 min
Beginner to advanced

For owners

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Vrbo now takes 12% from every host. We feature a small number of genuinely oceanfront homes, and build owners their own direct-booking site, so repeat guests book with you, not a platform.

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