Dugarel's located in Bucerias on the water where your seating is located above the slapping waves while you enjoy a panoramic view of the bay, is an excellent for sunset dining. Their menu varies from seafood to steaks to authentic Mexican dishes. Open for lunch and dinner and offer a fully stocked bar.

Expression's is located in Bucerias and has a pleasant patio setting. They specialize in frothy coffee drinks and cool aides in many varieties. They also offer homemade soup of the day, delicious appetizers along with sandwiches and dinner specials. Open for lunch and dinner.

We Be Sausage is located north of Bucerias in Playas de Huanacaxtle. Their specialty is homemade bratwurst and Italian sausage, along with pastrami and sauerkraut. Open for lunch and dinner seasonally. Offer bar service.

Famar's located on the main highway in Bucerias offering authentic Mexican plates, frijitas and a variety of other items including hamburgers and stir fry. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer a fully stocked bar.

Lost Paradise is located in Bucerias in a beautiful garden setting with a menu offering beef, pork, chicken, seafood and Mexican dishes. Offers a fully stocked bar.

Black Forest , formerly know as Papasito's, located in downtown La Cruz, specializing in Continental and German dishes prepared by authentic German chefs in a pleasant garden setting. Excellent variety of food, fully stocked bar and often has music for your enjoyment.

Karen's located in Bucerias at the Costa Dorado Hotel and is beachfront, patio dining under a palapa adjacent to the sandy beach. Open for breakfast, lunch and evening meal with their specialty being Sunday brunch which includes mimosas and Bloody Marys. Also, offers a fully stocked bar.

There are a variety of excellent locations within the Bay of Banderas to experience a breath taking view of the colorful fish and coral. Snorkeling and scuba tours are available daily at the Embarcadero where the cruise ships dock and across the street from Sam's and Walmart. Private snorkeling on your own rented boat, captain included, can be arranged for half or full day trips for snorkeling in private uninhabited coves, incorporated with a trip to Yelapa to view the magnificent waterfalls.

Whale watching Tours are one of the most popular for visitors during the months of November to mid April. The whales migrate from the north to the largest bay in Mexico here in Vallarta called the Bay of Banderas where they migrate to have their calves. These enormous creatures put on a display second to none so don't forget your cameras. Tours are available through Vallarta Adventures.

Deep sea fishing charters are available for those anglers wanting the experience of catching sailfish, marlin and a variety of large tuna. For those interested in a smaller variety such as dorado, commonly caught within the bay, other tours are available for half or full day trips. Your property manager can coordinate these trips upon your arrival.

Horseback riding tours are available in Bucerias in front of the Decameron Hotel at the south end of Bucerias (first traffic signal) where you can enjoy a leisurely ride on the sand adjacent to the beach. Other jungle rides are available.

Vallarta has 7 professional designed, championship courses available to the public with all of the amenities including private caddies. All are located within a 30 minute drive of Bucerias, the most prestigious being the Jack Nicklaus designed Four Season's course located at the tip of Punta de Mita on the north side of the bay with breath taking views of the ocean similar to that of Pebble Beach .

are very prevalent in the Bucerias, La Cruz area with clean sandy beaches which are adjacent to local restaurants for a snack or tropical drink. One of the most popular beaches is called Distilladeras which is very private and has a palapa restaurant for food and drink while enjoying the seclusion of this beautiful sandy beach located 3 miles past La Cruz on the road to Punta de Mita.
Punta de Mita, located at the western tip of the northern shore, is very popular for tourists because of the variety of palapa restaurants located on the sand. Punta de Mita has a variety of activities which include renting of kayaks, boogie boards, snorkeling and tours to the Marrieta Islands just a mile off shore which has excellent snorkeling.
Sayulita is a small fishing village located 20 minutes north of Bucerias and is very popular for surfing and also has an excellent selection of restaurants.

There are many well known car rental agencies located in the airport, although our preference is Gecko Rent A Car , privately owned and operated with the office located in Bucerias. We find their services to be far superior, are English speaking and the rates include collision insurance and taxes. No logos are on their cars to identify you as a tourist unlike that of the other well known rental car companies. Gecko also arranges transportation to and from the airport to their office in Bucerias and then will transport you and your car to the home you have chosen. They have an excellent variety of vehicles to choose from.

In home massages by a professional masseuse for your relaxing pleasure can be arranged through your property manager upon arrival and could be your most relaxing 60 minutes during your visit to paradise.

Although most enjoy the convenience and variety of the excellent restaurants, some chose to enjoy the experience of a private cook in your own home. After your meal selection from the menu provided by your property manager, the cook will purchase all the ingredients and come to the home, prepare the meal, serve it and when she leaves you will never know she was there. Please contact your property manager for menu selection and cost. Please allow 2 days lead time for scheduling your meal.