Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 29

PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS TO THE BEACH IN NUEVO VALLARTA

Although the public can easily access Flamingos Beach from the neighbouring town of Bucerias, for any visitors to Nuevo Vallarta who are not staying in a beachfront resort or condo complex things are not as easy. Within the Nuevo Vallarta neighbourhood, there are only three public access points to Flamingos beach. These three access points are shown below from south to north and if you have one of the free handouts they are also marked on the Nuevo Vallarta Map.

PUBLIC ACCESS POINT TO FLAMINGOS BEACH : Point No. 1

This is between the Vela Vista and Ocean Vista condo complexes and just across from Eddie’s Place Nopal Beach Restaurant. There is public parking near the access point but this is limited to just a few parking spaces. This entrance point is perfect for those travelling with friends or relatives who are in a wheelchair as there is a wheelchair ramp down to the beach. This beach access point has a beach shower for rinsing off after a swim or an afternoon at the beach. There are nearby restaurant options located along the marina near the beach access point, but not directly on the beach. Just outside the public access point, and across the street there is a public bathroom. There is also an OXXO within walking distance where you can pick up snacks and cold beverages.

PUBLIC ACCESS POINT TO FLAMINGOS BEACH : Point No. 2

This public access point is directly down the street from the middle entrance to the community of Nuevo Vallarta. It is right after circling one-third of the way around the large roundabout. Just look for the yellow bar liftgate where there is a guard shack in front of a very small parking lot. The vehicle parking fee is the equivalent of about $3 USD. At this public access point, you will find a beachfront swimming pool that is open to the public for a nominal fee. Right behind the swimming pool area, there is a small restaurant/bar that is only open during the high season months. Right in front of the swimming pool and beachfront is the Coco Beach Restaurant which is open year round.

PUBLIC ACCESS POINT TO FLAMINGOS BEACH : Point No. 3

Between the Kite Towers condo complex and the ETC Beach Club there is a public access point to the beach. This access point is usually manned by a security guard who checks that visitors are not bringing glass bottles to the beach. Parking directly in front of this beach access point is limited to a few spaces which are reserved for the patrons of the ETC Beach Club. However, you can find plenty of free street parking just down from the Kite Towers condo complex. The ETC Beach Club restaurant has a menu that offers a variety of appetizers, entrees and refreshing drinks at moderate prices.

Visiting Puerto Vallarta continued in Part 30