Homes on the sand, Mexico’s Pacific coast

Oceanfront Mexico

Punta Mita beachfront stays

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

Aerial view of villas along the coast at Punta Mita
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PVR · 45 min
Surf
Beginner to advanced
Best for
Large groups, luxury villas, longboarders
Houses on the sand
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Where to stay in Punta Mita

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Surf

The waves near Punta Mita

  • El Anclote

    • Beginner

    Mellow point

    Long, slow rides. The classic first-wave spot in the bay.

  • La Lancha

    • Intermediate

    Right reef

    A short walk through the jungle from the road.

  • Punta Mita (the point)

    • Advanced

    Reef point, boat access

    Several reef setups off the peninsula, reached by panga.

Staying in Punta Mita

Punta Mita has more surf within a short drive than anywhere else on this coast, from the soft longboard waves at El Anclote to the reefs on the peninsula’s north side. Most beachfront homes are large private villas, many inside gated communities.

For owners

Own a home on the sand? Keep more of every booking.

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.

A feature here
Photographed and written up after we visit, with the “On the sand” mark.
Your own booking site
Live prices and availability from the calendar you already use.
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