......................................................................We'll lead you to the best-priced air service, accommodations

......................................................................dining and more. Whether you would like to stay at a 4 or 5

......................................................................star, quality hotel like El Cid Marina or Pueblo Bonito - Emerald

......................................................................Bay, the East Pacific Surf House, or our condominium at

......................................................................Cerritos Resort - we'll direct you to the exact type of surf trip

......................................................................accommodations you want without tearing a hole in your wallet.

......................................................................To purchase AIR SERVICE - Click: or

......................................................................Mazatlan offers some incredible hotels. Our goal is to take

......................................................................you surfing. It is of less crucial importance if you sleep at the

......................................................................East Pacific Surf House or a luxurious resort of your choice.

......................................................................Enjoy a three, FOUR or FIVE, star room on the water and stay

......................................................................in comfort once your surfing has concluded each day, or stay

......................................................................in the three bedroom - East Pacific Surf House - located in the

......................................................................exclusive Puerta España community in the Marina El Cid with

......................................................................our 37 foot "Victoria - East Pacific" in the water out back...

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Click the pictures above to book the Pueblo Bonito - Emerald bay.

OPTION 3: - 4 stars - Pueblo Bonito - Mazatlan.

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Click the pictures above to book the Pueblo Bonito - Mazatlan.

These three resorts offer the service, fine dining

and peace you desire for your time after surfing.

Staffing is is outstanding. Secure for children. Families just can't go wrong here. Closed off from annoying beach vendors. Pueblo Bonitos hotels and El Cid Marina's facility score highest for food and staffing in Mazatlan.

If you stay at either, book European [avoid dinner meal plan]. Surfers won't eat what you pay for. Mazatlan just has too many great seafood and Mexican Restaurants close by to ignore.

If you choose to stay at The East Pacific Surf House or our condominium resort, We will design plenty of great dinners right at home - including steaks, tacos, oysters, giant shrimp, lobster and pasta. Or other items by request...

You can scroll below to see our brief hotel list & rating

system and comments to locate exactly what you want.

Economy hotels continue at the bottom.

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay

4.8++ stars

Top of the heap, Meditterranian-style. You will think you've just set foot on the nicest property on the island of Cyprus. Get ready to be blown alway, by the pools, the grounds - basically everything.

Pueblo Bonito

4.0+ stars

Quiet, beautiful property, not as spacious as the fine dining - 1 mile from Party Central and shopping. Close to golf courses, deep-sea fishing docks.

El Cid Marina

One of my two favorite Mexico resorts. Quiet, beautiful property, fine dining - 1 mile from Party Central and shopping. With golf courses and deep-sea fishing docks.

Economy travel and accommodations for surfers

include air and three star resorts -- and we recommend

     EXPEDIA.COM/ FOR MAZATLAN, MEXICO

Start with Hotel Playa Mazatlan or Costa del Oro.

Costa Bonita and Inn at Mazatlan are also okay.

Hotel Playa Mazatlan is a spacious hotel complex located in the heart of the Gold Zone. Central to restaurants, shopping and discos, you won't need a taxi here, because you will be in the middle of everything. With a spectacular view of Deer Island out front, Playa receives a ton of repeat guests who just can't get enough. Make sure you check the hotel reviews. We'll make sure you get a quiet room at a safe distance from Joe's Oyster Bar so you can get the best possible rest.

People use high-pressure sales tactics to sell blankets, sunglasses and other miscellaneous items on some of our beaches in Mazatlan. Sometimes this well-organized scam unfairly targets and embarrasses guests to Mazatlan. We'll steer you clear of any resorts that encourage this nonsense.

Stone Island - [day trip to nowhere a.k.a. Isla de la Piedra].

We have fantastic sights, including the rain forest and the high Sierra. But, please avoid this tourist trap. Sorry. It's just a torturous waste of your precious time. Forget Stone Island.

Noise at night.

Before you book, check with us about noise. I'll make sure you get a quiet room after booking.

Hotels with hard, uncomfortable mattresses.

Not a huge problem. This is done purely for economic reasons, as harder mattresses simply last longer in commercial usage. We have Tempur Pedic mattress toppers available for clients to use. If you've ever spent a night with Tempur Pedic, it's just outstanding comfort. Due to considerable expense, a deposit is required.

"Trashed" from too many spring breaks -

Please avoid these hotels:

I'd be glad to email you a list. But I won't name names here. If you find a deal on a hotel not on our list above - buyer beware. Email us before booking.

The hotels left "unamed" here are used by spring break tour-agents, as well as Mexican and Canadian travel agencies to raise their bottom line. New visitors to Mazatlan will be grateful when they end up in a spectacular hotel that cost just a little extra.

This is a nicer, older hotel w/ low-priced rooms...

To get an up to the minute bargain rate for Costa del Oro click here:

If you cross into Mexico at Nuevo Laredo, ask for directions to the Mexican immigration office to obtain your tourist permit. It is located two blocks from the bridge. Or cross at Nogales.

You should bring a passport - but, it is not an absolute requirement until 2008 as long as you are not flying in.

You can also use a certificate of birth and [driver's license or state ID] to obtain this document. The cost is eighteen dollars.

If you fly into Mexico, this process is done automatically for you.

I hope the above information has been helpful. Via email we're ready to assist you with any additional questions you might have.

My email is: coronapub@yahoo.com

I check my messages daily.

Or you may call us directly anytime to Mexico.

Dial 011 52 669 912 4839 from the U.S.

Perhaps you have been able to see how excited we are

about helping you put together a great surf trip.

It's about Service.

You work hard, and your vacation is important.

Many thanks to you for checking in with us!!

Hope to see you soon!!

Asterisks:

* The boat:

We make every effort to make at least one or two boat trips per week to our best super-secret spots. We can only go during clean, groundswell conditions. If we have squalls, strong winds or hurricanes in the area - we'll postpone boat trips and access these breaks using four-wheel drive.

** Prices do vary - based on what type of trip you book, the number of boat trips you want, and how many people there are in your group. 70 dollars per person per day represents just an example: Two surfers taking in a classic point break w/ our SUV.

*** Prices and availability for discount vacation specials fluctuate due to seasonal market factors. Stay in contact with us. When super-low prices go into effect, we'll post them right here.

**** Mexican Federales:

One final thought...

Don't bring any firearms.

It is a five-year jail sentence for crossing with unregistered firearms.
Don't bring any weapons of any kind. No drugs or related items.

Just bring a few extra bucks for discos, beverages, snacks, and your lunches.
At this point, a safe and happy trip is virtually assured.

Some of you may have heard horror stories about Baja and law enforcement. I've surfed Sinaloa for years, and have yet to converse with a cop or federale down here!! [except to say hello].

First of all, my associate, Javier [a Mexican national] and I both speak fluent Spanish.

And Sinaloa, and all of Mexico, will win over, soon.