Our pick this week
Buddha Boutique
Its own tropical-print dresses and loose cotton, made for the heat in town.
Boutique on Calle Marlín selling its own tropical-print resort wear: floral dresses, lace tops, swimwear and loose cotton pants.
Eat & do
Where to eat, drink, surf, stretch and shop, picked by us and mapped on the town.
Happy hours today
2 on now
Alto Alto Rooftop Restaurant 2-for-1 spritzOn now, until 11pmThe Dock Sayulita Happy hourDone for todayBar La Isla Happy hourDone for todayEl Tiburon Happy hourDone for todaySayulita Café Margarita happy hourDone for todayHidden Cove Tiki Hut Happy hourDone for todayNow
Times from our research (October 2026) and owners' own pages. Check with the venue before you go.
More deals this week
- 2-for-1 Aperol spritzMarcolino Sayulita · Centro OngoingCheck with the venue
- 10% off three treatmentsSayulita Holistic Bodywork · Centro Ongoing
- Stand up or the second lesson is freeLunazul Surf School & Shop · Centro Ongoing
- Ten beers and an aguachile for 490 pesosThe Black Buddha · Centro Sundays, 1–4pmCheck with the venue
- 2-for-1 sushi rollsPunto Escondido · North Side Fridays, from 3pmCheck with the venue
- 2-for-1 drinksMucho Bueno · Centro Thursdays, from 6pm
- 2-for-1 drinks, a different one each nightDon Pato · Centro Sundays and Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays and ThursdaysCheck with the venue
- 3-for-2 shrimp or asada tacosThe Black Buddha · Centro Mondays, 2–4pmCheck with the venue
- 2-for-1 margaritasThe Black Buddha · Centro Thursdays, 7–9pmCheck with the venue
From our own research (October 2026) and from owners who keep their page here. Deals change, so check before you go. Run one? Tell us.
Things to do · 5 places
A slow morning
Stretch before the heat: a public class, then a massage or the sauna and cold plunge.
- 17 Spa SayulitaA small spa in an open-air rooftop palapa on Navarrete, a block from the plaza and the beach, weekdays 9 to 5: a 60-minute massage is MX$1,200, the Mexican cacao treatment $2,000, plus cupping, Thai massage, Japanese head spa and an infrared sauna.
- 2Nirvanna SpaA second-floor spa at Marlín and Navarrete, open daily 9am to 8pm: a 90-minute house massage is MX$1,188, hot stones or a cacao massage $1,404, facials from $918.
- 3Alchemize House | Social Wellness ClubA rooftop wellness club on Calle Miramar's Plaza Nawalli: a communal sauna, a cold plunge and a warm pool on come-and-go day passes, plus yoga, Pilates, breathwork and sound classes.
- 4Yoga Los SueñosPublic yoga classes every day in the two studios at Hotelito Los Sueños on the north side: slow flow, vinyasa, hatha and yin, plus a donation-based community flow.
- 5The Rose RoomAn open-air yoga studio under a palm-thatched roof above the Don Bonito hotel, two minutes from the north beach: vinyasa at 8 and 9:30am on weekdays, 9:30 at weekends, and slower evening classes Mondays and Wednesdays.
Eat & drink
Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd · 233 places
Things to do
Surf, swim, stretch, and the town's own culture · 125 places
Shops
Huichol beadwork, local labels and things to take home · 67 places
Things to do · 3 places
Into the blue
Snorkel and dive trips to the Marietas, whale watching in winter and a morning's fishing on a panga.
- 1Oceano AdventureDive and ocean outfit running private, small-group scuba and snorkel trips (six guests max) to the Marietas and other sites, plus PADI courses and surf outings.
- 2Fishing SayulitaCaptain Regis Cadena's sport-fishing trips on the Thunnus, a shaded 26-foot panga: six hours with live bait for up to four anglers, MX$9,000 in cash.
- 3Sayulita EntourageDive operation that began as Sayulita Diving School, running PADI courses, dive trips and small-group panga excursions to the Marietas Islands away from the big tour boats.
By side of town
Every side has its own pace. Pick one and we’ll narrow everything to it.
CentroThe heart of town: the plaza, taco stands, bars and the main beach a block away.
North sideCalmer streets behind the long north beach, palm groves and villas, with a flat walk into the plaza.
South sideHillside lanes between the plaza and Los Muertos: views, guesthouses and a short walk down to the beach.
Los MuertosThe sheltered cove south of town, through the cemetery path.
NanzalVillas with big ocean views on the hill above the north beach.
Up the valleyInland along the river and the town entrance: everyday Sayulita, the soccer field and quieter, local streets.
Shops · 3 places
Things to bring home
Weaving, ceramics, silver and Huichol beadwork from shops that know who made them.
- 1ManyanaA shop on Calle Marlín since 2016 for Manyana's own clothes, cut from Mexican cotton and sewn in their workshop nearby, with Mexican ceramics, terracotta, sunglasses and hats beside them.
- 2Nakawe TradingBoutique of ethically made, fair-trade goods by Mexican artisans: macramé and woven wall hangings, cushions, rugs, black and white clay pottery, beaded jewelry and resort wear.
- 3Sayulita Sol JewelryLocal jewelry studio making minimal and statement pieces by hand in sterling silver and 14k gold.
Eat & drink · 5 places
A taco crawl through town
Fish tacos at lunch, al pastor off the trompo after dark. Most stands take cash only, and the best ones have a line.
- 1Taqueria Los ReyesQuiet taquería with handmade tortillas, a salsa bar and not-too-sweet aguas frescas.
- 2PedritosA father-and-son evening stand on Calle Gaviotas, open 7 to 11pm, known for shrimp tacos cooked on the grill rather than fried, with a spicy red salsa.
- 3El ItacateBusy taquería with meat-heavy tacos, crispy-cheese itacate burritos and a salsa bar.
- 4La FogoneraAn evening food stand with garden tables on Calle Playa Azul, by the soccer field on the north side, cooking burgers from about MX$105 and cheap tacos from 6pm to midnight.
- 5Le CamionShady, quiet hangout off the road near the north beach.
Eat & drink · 5 places
Sunset with your feet in the sand
The sun drops behind the point at 6:26pm tonight. These put a table, or a lounger, on the sand for it.
- 1Don Pedro's Restaurant & BarA two-level palapa on the main beach since 1994: Mediterranean cooking with Mexican touches off a mesquite grill, red beet ravioli, spicy tuna tostadas, and tables on the sand at sunset.
- 2GOAT Beach Club SayulitaA beach club where Calle Delfines meets the main beach, open daily 9am to midnight.
- 3Ancla SayulitaLoungers right in front of the main surf break, with board rentals and a tuna tostada people come back for.
- 4Trópikos SayulitaTrendy beach club with a pool, loungers and no roaming vendors.
- 5Sí Señor SayulitaA wooden deck over the water on the path to Playa de los Muertos, open 9am to 10pm, with the whole bay in view.
Eat & drink · 5 places
Coffee and an hour of work
Air-con, a plug and a proper flat white. Laptops fill these by mid-morning, so go early.
- 1Anchor CafeA small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans.
- 2Miscelánea SayulitaPopular café with a tucked-away patio and AC inside; chilaquiles, gluten-free pancakes and specialty lattes.
- 3Buenas Olas CaféA family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates.
- 4Pákeke SayulitaTiny breakfast spot famous for thin, airy pancakes and molletes, plus strong coffee.
- 5Julia'sHandmade chocolate shop and café with excellent lattes, donuts, bonbons and custom cakes.
Things to do · 5 places
Your first wave
The main break's long, gentle waves are where most people learn. Lessons usually run 90 minutes to two hours, board and rash guard included.
- 1Lunazul Surf School & ShopA family surf school on Calle Marlín since 2002: a 90-minute lesson plus an hour's free practice (MX$1,790 alone, less in a group), and if you don't stand up, the second is free.
- 2Sayulita Surf CenterDiego Cadena's surf shop in the Sayulinda hotel, a block from the break: 90-minute coaching plus an hour of free surf from MX$1,400 each, boards from MX$150 an hour or MX$600 a day, with lockers and showers, and fishing trips on the boat.
- 3Surf'n SayulitaA surf school on Calle Gaviota teaching since 2005 with ISA-certified instructors: a beach briefing, then 90 minutes in the water, board and rash guard included, from MX$1,200 each for three or more.
- 4Marea Surf SchoolA surf school by the river, started in 2015 with an umbrella and four boards: local instructors, never more than four students each, 90-minute lessons on the main beach from MX$1,200, or the open-top truck to La Lancha's jungle beach at 2pm.
- 5Sayulita Surf Co.Locally owned school for surf and stand-up paddle lessons and rentals, with guided sessions for more experienced surfers.
Shops · 5 places
Huichol art and local makers
Beadwork and yarn paintings, fair-trade pottery and prints by painters who live here, within a few blocks of the plaza.
- 1Evoke The SpiritBrittney Borjeson's shop on Calle Marlín for things made in Mexico: Wixárika beaded and yarn-painted skulls, naturally dyed rugs, ceramics and textiles, much of it one of a kind and only sold here.
- 2ManyanaA shop on Calle Marlín since 2016 for Manyana's own clothes, cut from Mexican cotton and sewn in their workshop nearby, with Mexican ceramics, terracotta, sunglasses and hats beside them.
- 3Nakawe TradingBoutique of ethically made, fair-trade goods by Mexican artisans: macramé and woven wall hangings, cushions, rugs, black and white clay pottery, beaded jewelry and resort wear.
- 4Palú GalleryGallery and shop of Mexican painters Paulina Gutiérrez and Anne Luna, set partly in an old VW van under a pergola.
- 5Mercado del PuebloFriday farmers' and artisan market running since 2009: organic produce, prepared food, fresh juices, crafts and live music.
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