Photo of Olas Altas beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Olas Altas beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Olas Altas beach with spacious bay

Photo of Olas Altas beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

7.6

Very good

Olas Altas beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Olas Altas beach?

There are 895 places to stay in the Olas Altas beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2037233&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quintas del Mar II</a></li></ul>

Mazatlán, Mexico

#10 out of 26 in Sinaloa

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant El Sinaloense

9.2 - Excellent 4.2km

Seafood Restaurant Mariscos El Beto

9.2 - Excellent 4.4km

Restaurant El Muchacho Alegre Zona Dorada

8.4 - Very good 4.6km

American Restaurant Hot Dogs El Charly

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Bar Joe's Oyster Bar

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Pizza Restaurant Little Caesars Pizza

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Mexican Restaurant Pancho's Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Cafe Starbucks Mazatlán Lomas

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Restaurant Panamá Restaurantes y Pastelerías

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Park Parque Ciudades Hermanas

390m

Park Mazatlan Central Park

3.3km

Hiking Area Playa Isla Venados Zona Federal Protegida "Cuiden Esta Reserva"

5km

Park PLAZUELA DE LA SOLIDARIDAD

5.7km

Supermarket Soriana Hiper

4.4km

Grocery Store Dolores Market

4.4km

Pharmacy Farmacias Benavides

4.6km

Supermarket Kiosko Alameda

4.6km

Department Store Walmart Ejercito Mexicano

4.7km

Supermarket Kiosko City Express

5km

Supermarket Soriana

5km

Supermarket Kiosko

5.1km

Supermarket Venados Market Toreo

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Malecón de Mazatlán

50m

Tourist Attraction Callejón Liverpool

80m

Tourist Attraction The Diver

150m

Tourist Attraction La Cueva Del Diablo

230m

Tourist Attraction Casas de colores

300m

Museum Museo El Rincón de Pedro Infante

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cruise terminal

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Parque Natural Faro Mazatlán

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Malecón de Mazatlán

2.3km

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About

Olas Altas beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 10th place out of 26 beaches in the Sinaloa region 202.8 km away from its center, the city of Culiacan. It is one of the beaches of Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Olas Altas beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Isla de la Piedra beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

Olas Altas beach is located in Sinaloa within Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island), which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant El Sinaloense

9.2 - Excellent 4.2km

Seafood Restaurant Mariscos El Beto

9.2 - Excellent 4.4km

Restaurant El Muchacho Alegre Zona Dorada

8.4 - Very good 4.6km

American Restaurant Hot Dogs El Charly

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Bar Joe's Oyster Bar

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Pizza Restaurant Little Caesars Pizza

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Mexican Restaurant Pancho's Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Cafe Starbucks Mazatlán Lomas

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Restaurant Panamá Restaurantes y Pastelerías

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Park Parque Ciudades Hermanas

390m

Park Mazatlan Central Park

3.3km

Hiking Area Playa Isla Venados Zona Federal Protegida "Cuiden Esta Reserva"

5km

Park PLAZUELA DE LA SOLIDARIDAD

5.7km

Supermarket Soriana Hiper

4.4km

Grocery Store Dolores Market

4.4km

Pharmacy Farmacias Benavides

4.6km

Supermarket Kiosko Alameda

4.6km

Department Store Walmart Ejercito Mexicano

4.7km

Supermarket Kiosko City Express

5km

Supermarket Soriana

5km

Supermarket Kiosko

5.1km

Supermarket Venados Market Toreo

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Malecón de Mazatlán

50m

Tourist Attraction Callejón Liverpool

80m

Tourist Attraction The Diver

150m

Tourist Attraction La Cueva Del Diablo

230m

Tourist Attraction Casas de colores

300m

Museum Museo El Rincón de Pedro Infante

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cruise terminal

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Parque Natural Faro Mazatlán

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Malecón de Mazatlán

2.3km

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Stays nearby

1 accomodations nearby

12.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Quintas del Mar II

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Located at nearest locality

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) • 13.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 17 min walk

Los Pinitos beach Los Pinitos beach

6.8 Good

1.4km 18 min walk

North beach North beach

8.1 Very good

2.4km

Isla de la Piedra beach Isla de la Piedra beach

8.1 Very good

4.1km

North beach II North beach II

7.7 Very good

5.5km

Gaviotas beach Gaviotas beach

8.1 Very good

5.9km

Venados beach Venados beach

7.8 Very good

8.1km

Pajaros beach Pajaros beach

7 Good

8.3km

Camaron Sabalo beach Camaron Sabalo beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) • 1.9km

Main locality of province

Culiacan • 202.8km

Transport

Airport

MZT • 16.9km

Bus Station

Mazatlán Río Pánuco • 3.3km

Train Station

Estación Mazatlan • 5.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

Shara Thompson

10 Exceptional

It's a beautiful spot to enjoy the sight of the waves and observe people.

October 2023

Ronan Harper

10 Exceptional

There is a fantastic sandy beach 🏖️ conveniently located near the city center of Mazatlan.

October 2023

Dylan Merrit

10 Exceptional

The beach is lovely with a serene atmosphere and no vendors. It offers a peaceful experience where one can often observe surfers.

October 2023

Z X

10 Exceptional

There is a stunning beach located close to the historical area of Mazatlan.

October 2023

Robert Sanders

8 Very good

Located on the Malecon, this beach is just one of the many options available. It offers a pleasant and spacious environment, complemented by a few snack stands. Additionally, there is an abundance of bars and restaurants conveniently situated across the street.

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Olas Altas beach?

The Olas Altas beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Olas Altas beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Olas Altas beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Olas Altas beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Olas Altas beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Olas Altas beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Olas Altas beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Olas Altas beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Olas Altas beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Olas Altas beach?

There are 895 places to stay in the Olas Altas beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

Quintas del Mar II

How far is the Olas Altas beach from parking?

The Olas Altas beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Olas Altas beach?

There are 4 attractions near Olas Altas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Malecón de Mazatlán located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Olas Altas beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Olas Altas beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 24°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Olas Altas beach (Sinaloa) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Olas Altas beach (Sinaloa) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.