Surf, swim, stretch, and the town's own culture. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped.
Practical
Surf · North side
A big outfitter on Calle Pelícanos, open 7:30am to 8:30pm: two-hour lessons on Sayulita's sandbar (from US$65), 300-plus rental boards with free swaps, a surf shuttle to La Lancha, Malpaso mountain-bike rides and Marietas trips. Shops in San Pancho and Punta de Mita too.
Boats & diving · South side
Captain 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. Mahi-mahi, tuna, sailfish and roosterfish by season; drinks included when booked through his site.
Lessons, boards and the people who shape them. Read our guide
Surf · North side
A big outfitter on Calle Pelícanos, open 7:30am to 8:30pm: two-hour lessons on Sayulita's sandbar (from US$65), 300-plus rental boards with free swaps, a surf shuttle to La Lancha, Malpaso mountain-bike rides and Marietas trips. Shops in San Pancho and Punta de Mita too.
Fishing trips, dives and snorkelling off the islands.
Boats & diving · South side
Captain 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. Mahi-mahi, tuna, sailfish and roosterfish by season; drinks included when booked through his site.
Yoga with a view, massage, temazcal and a good facial. Read our guide
Wellness · South side
European-trained stylists John and Graziella cut and color hair, including weddings and shoots. The salon moved to a bigger space just off the Punta de Mita highway.
Wellness · South side
Deep-tissue and sports massage, rehab work and medical acupuncture from a Canadian-trained therapist. House calls to rentals and hotels are available.
Wellness · North side
Pickleball club on Calle Miramar with two lit outdoor hard courts, daily drop-in play, several leagues and lessons for all levels. Paddles can be rented, and there is a pro shop, showers and a bar with shaded seating.
Wellness · Up the valley
Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy inside Warriors Fitness, run since 2020 by local instructor Tavo Moctezuma. It teaches gi and no-gi classes in Spanish and English for ages 3 and up, with private lessons and kids' and adults' competition teams.
Wellness · South side
Physiotherapy and sports-science clinic on the Punta de Mita road that treats injuries, post-surgery recovery and chronic pain, and pairs rehab with personal training. Techniques include dry needling, ultrasound and kinesiology taping; weekday appointments only.
Jungle hikes, birding at dawn and the turtle camp.
Nature & tours · Up the valley
Private nature reserve outside town where a biologist guide leads birding walks, a birdsong breakfast and longer jungle hikes, plus a gentle donkey outing for children. Tours include pickup from set points in Sayulita and support local conservation.
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