Surfside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Placencia Beach
Discover the Belize whale shark on a diving trip from one of the cays and islands near this sandy beach. Enjoy its restaurants and cafés too.
Maya Beach
Feel the gorgeous golden sand beneath your feet as you walk around this community made up of homes, bars, resorts and an art gallery.
Moho Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Moho Caye during your travels in Placencia. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Silk Caye Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Silk Caye Beach during your trip to Placencia? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Laughing Bird Caye National Park, a lovely green space in Laughing Bird Caye. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Lagoon Caye
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoon Caye during your travels in Placencia. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Our pick of the best Surfside Hotel Deals
Villas at Playa de Coco
Great property in a lovely setting, loved the outdoor shower and tub in our room.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sirenian Bay Resort - Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows
Absolutely a Great vacation. Loved our room (Turtle). Staff Very Very attentive. Food was excellent!!! We did a lot of room service so we could hang out at our patio/room. Jacuzzi was a big plus at night
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Ceiba Beach Resort
Very good location good food. Beside 5 restaurants. Room was located next to the beach. Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Romantic cabana with veranda, hammock, partial AC & WiFi - walk to the beach
Maya Beach Hotel
Its truly an all round wonderful hotel. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming that mathches superb service. Beach at your front door, palm and coconut trees line the beach and pools that lead the dock where one can relax jn a hamock or swinging chair fir couples. The restraunts food is amazing...reserve ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Umaya Resort & Adventures
The resort is beautiful, everyone was very kind and very helpful. My only complaint is that I booked an ocean view room and they instead put me in a lagoon room. When I requested to have my room changed they said it would be an additional charge for an upgrade, although that is originally what I ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Surfside
Cocoplum
While visiting Cocoplum, you might make a stop by sights like Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf.
Maya Beach
Maya Beach might not have many top sights, but Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Placencia Village
If you're spending some time in Placencia Village, Placencia Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are top sights worth seeing.
Plantation
When in Plantation, you can plan a visit to Maya Beach and Inky's Mini Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Caribbean Way
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Maya Beach while you're exploring Caribbean Way and the larger area.
