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
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Cockscomb Basin Jungle Hike & Waterfalls Tour from Hopkins
Our pick of the best Surfside Hotel Deals
Sirenian Bay Resort - Villas & All Inclusive Bungalows
The resort is simply stunning and was perfect for a beach getaway! The staff went above and beyond to make our stay perfect, always checking in and managing our excursion and restaurant reservations.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Villas at Playa de Coco
The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ceiba Beach Resort
Everything was fantastic!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Maya Beach Hotel
Shady palm trees line the beach and the water is so clear. The room, although not high end, had everything we needed and we were just steps from the ocean. The staff were very accommodating and the bistro food, delicious as usual! I would definitely recommend Maya Beach Hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Umaya Resort & Adventures
The villa was very comfortable and had an amazing view. We couldn’t have asked for better. All the staff we met were very polite and nice. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to family and friends. We really liked the shuttle into Placencia village. Very convenient for us because ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Placencia Resort
The staff is super friendly and always helpful. The resort and rooms are clean and pleasant to visit.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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.
