Beach clubs in Sayulita
Six surf-town clubs de playa, from The Dock's day pass on the main beach to poolside DJs at Trópikos on Playa Amor.
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The beach clubs in Sayulita are surf-town simple. This is a small Nayarit town, so locals say club de playa, and most are a restaurant and bar on the sand with loungers, umbrellas and swing seats. There are 6 worth knowing.
These are food-led spots on the sand, not big pool-and-rope-line venues. Access is usually a minimum spend or a day pass, not a fixed ticket. Season peaks in the November-to-April dry months, with a second wave from the summer surf crowd.
The scene splits across three stretches of sand. Trópikos sits on Playa Amor by the river mouth, the main beach in the centre holds most day-club setups, and Frente al Punto overlooks the north point surf break. For more of this coast, see our guides to Mexico and nearby Puerto Vallarta.
Looking for somewhere to stay in Sayulita? Here are our picks:
- ★Beachfront on the main beach >> Hotel Ysuri Sayulita
- ★Hillside boutique above town >> Villa Amor
- ★Central boutique stay >> Petit Hotel Hafa
- ★Walk to the plaza and beach >> Sayulita Central Hotel
- ★Eco resort in the jungle >> Playa Escondida Sayulita
Where are the best beach clubs in Sayulita?
The main beach in the middle of town has the most choice. The Dock Sayulita, Mi Chula Beach Club, La Isla Beach Club and Baklava Sayulita all sit on that central stretch, within a short walk of each other.
For a proper club with a pool and DJs, Trópikos is on Playa Amor by the river mouth. At the quieter north end, Frente al Punto Beach Club looks straight over the point surf break.
Do Sayulita beach clubs charge an entry fee or day pass?
Mostly no. Most run on a minimum spend, so you claim a lounger or table and pay for food and drinks instead of a gate fee.
The exception is The Dock Sayulita, which sells a 9-hour day pass at 1,100 MXN, about $60, with a chair and use of surf boards, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkels. Mi Chula Beach Club also runs a day pass, so message ahead to confirm the current rate.
Trópikos Beach Club & Restaurant
Trópikos Beach Club & Restaurant is the closest Sayulita gets to a full-scale beach club. The Blue Shrimp Group runs it on Playa Amor, by the river mouth at the south end of the main beach.
It has a pool, shaded tables and loungers on the sand, coastal cuisine and cocktails. DJs come on later in the day, so it shifts from a lunch spot to a party as the sun drops.
It opens daily from noon, later on Friday and Saturday. There's no set ticket, just a minimum spend on food and drink to hold a lounger, and it's the pick for a sunset DJ session. $$$
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On the main beach in the centre of town, the setups are simpler and more walk-up.
The Dock Sayulita
The Dock Sayulita is the surf-and-water-sports pick on the main beach. It's the one club here with a clear, structured day pass.
The 1,100 MXN pass, about $60 for nine hours, covers a lounge chair plus use of surf boards, kayaks, paddleboards, boogies and snorkels. There's a fresh-water shower, bathrooms and full restaurant and bar service.
It also runs group and private surf lessons and doubles as an event venue. Book the pass online in advance in high season. Best for an active beach day with the gear thrown in. $$$
Mi Chula Beach Club
Mi Chula Beach Club is a relaxed, casual spot on the main beach. It runs a day pass with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach bar and local food with ocean views.
Extras include tequila tastings, surf classes and board rentals, so it works for a mixed day out. The crowd is easygoing day-trippers rather than a dressed-up scene.
Pricing is moderate, with a day pass plus a minimum spend for loungers, reportedly from around $25 a head. Message ahead to confirm the current day-pass rate. $$
La Isla Beach Club
La Isla Beach Club is a low-key beach restaurant-bar on a quieter part of the main beach. Think swing-bar seats, loungers and tables on the sand under the trees, away from the busiest stretch.
The kitchen does fresh seafood and Mexican plates, with cocktails, margaritas and craft beer. It leans relaxed and unhurried, a place to settle in for a few hours.
There's no ticket, just consumption or a minimum spend to use the loungers, so it's one of the cheaper ways to grab a beach day here. Best for casual drinks by the sea. $$
Baklava Sayulita
Baklava Sayulita sits at the far south end of the main beach, in front of Hotel Ysuri. It was formerly branded Taboule, and it's more food-forward than the day-club spots.
The menu runs to fresh seafood, Mediterranean-leaning plates and cocktails, and it doubles as an event venue. It's a dinner-and-sunset crowd more than a lounger scene.
Come for a beachfront meal rather than a full day on a sunbed. Reservations are worth it for groups and busy evenings. $$$
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Frente al Punto Beach Club
Frente al Punto Beach Club overlooks the left-break point at the north end of Sayulita, on Playa Azul. It's an oceanfront restaurant, bar and event space, and it leans more toward dining than sunbed rental.
There's a garden terrace, a fusion Mexican menu and signature cocktails at sunset, with the surfers working the point below. It's scenic and laid-back, popular with couples and surf watchers.
It opens Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm to 9pm, and reservations are advised for groups. Best for an oceanfront dinner and a sunset over the break. $$
Frequently asked questions about Sayulita beach clubs
How much do beach clubs in Sayulita cost?
Most charge no entry, just a minimum spend, so a beach day costs whatever you eat and drink, often from around $20 to $40 a head. The main exception is The Dock Sayulita, whose day pass runs 1,100 MXN, about $60, with surf gear included. Mi Chula Beach Club also sells a day pass.
Do you need to book beach clubs in Sayulita in advance?
For most, no. The main-beach spots like La Isla Beach Club and Mi Chula Beach Club are walk-up, and Sayulita stays fairly casual. Book ahead for The Dock Sayulita day pass in high season, and reserve a table at Trópikos or Frente al Punto Beach Club for weekend sunsets.
What is the best beach club in Sayulita?
Trópikos is the all-round pick, the one true club with a pool, DJs and a proper sunset party on Playa Amor. For an active day, The Dock Sayulita bundles surf gear into its pass. For a scenic dinner, Frente al Punto Beach Club looks over the point break at the north end.
Which Sayulita beach club has a pool?
Trópikos Beach Club & Restaurant on Playa Amor is the one with a pool, alongside loungers on the sand, a restaurant and DJ sets. The other Sayulita spots are beachfront bars and restaurants without pools. For a rooftop pool day pass in town, the Sayulinda hotel runs one, though it isn't on the beach.
When is the best time to visit Sayulita beach clubs?
The dry season from November to April brings the most reliable sun and the biggest crowds. Summer is hotter and wetter but draws a strong surf crowd, and the water stays warm. Weekday afternoons are quietest, while weekends bring the sunset-DJ scene at Trópikos. Most spots stay open year-round.
