Surfside Travel Guide
Placencia
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.
Things to do
Placencia: Snorkel & Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize
Monkey River Wildlife Encounters and Manatee Watch
Snorkel the Perfect Tropical Isle Silk Caye with Turtles, Rays and Sharks
Cockscomb Basin Jungle Hike & Waterfalls Tour from Hopkins
Snorkeling at Silk and Moho Caye
Top hotels in Surfside
Villas at Playa de Coco
We had the most amazing stay here! The staff were most helpful and always willing to help when we had questions.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 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
Everything was fantastic!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Maya Beach Hotel
Beautiful property, right on the beach - rooms were clean, and well appointed. The resort also has a great restaurant on site, and is a 20-30 min drive to other restaurants, cafes and bars in Placencia. Staff were wonderful throughout as well
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Umaya Resort & Adventures
Our group of two couples spent a week in a villa on the beach side of the Umaya Resort and absolutely loved it. The unit was nicely appointed and truthfully feet away from the Caribbean Sea. Anytime we had a concern they were very prompt to respond. They transferred us to and from the Placencia Airport ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Brisa Oceano Resort
The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the rooms were clean. I didn’t use any of the amenities.
Reviewed on 25 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.
