The Caribbean is the obvious winter beach vacation — but for a surprising number of travelers, the Pacific coast actually offers better and easier options.

In this video, I’m showing you 7 Pacific beach vacations that can be cheaper than the Caribbean — including a few shockingly affordable options — and in many cases, just as relaxing.

I’ve been a professional travel writer since 2007, and I do a lot of digging so you don’t have to.

⸻

📄 Full article with prices & details

👉 www.priceoftravel.com/skip-the-caribbean-7-cheaper…

⸻

🏝️ Beach resorts under $59 (mentioned in the video)

👉    • 16 Beach & pool resorts around the world u...  

⸻

🏨 Hotels mentioned in this video

(Prices are for reference and can change.)

• Mazatlán, Mexico
👉 Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Beach Resort – from ~$100/night
www.priceoftravel.com/ACourtyardMarriottMazatlan

• Puerto Vallarta (Bucerías), Mexico
👉 Los Picos Hotel & Suites – from ~$134/night
www.priceoftravel.com/ALosPicosHotelPV

• Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
👉 Solmar Resort – from ~$193/night
www.priceoftravel.com/ASolmarResortCabo

• Guanacaste, Costa Rica
👉 Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas – from ~$276/night
www.priceoftravel.com/ATangoMarBeachfrontGuanacast…

• Playa Blanca, Panama
👉 Hotel Riu Playa Blanca – All Inclusive – from ~$266/night
www.priceoftravel.com/AHotelRiuPlayaBlanca

• San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
👉 99 Surf Lodge – from ~$118/night
www.priceoftravel.com/A99SurfLodge

• Mexican Riviera Cruise
👉 Royal Princess – 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise
www.priceoftravel.com/AMexicanRiveriaCruise

⸻

⏱️ Timecodes

00:00 – Why skipping the Caribbean can actually make sense
00:37 – Mazatlán, Mexico – shockingly cheap beach resorts
01:49 – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – the best mix of value and variety
03:12 – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – luxury vibes with real value
04:42 – Guanacaste, Costa Rica – easy access & laid-back Pacific beaches
06:08 – Playa Blanca, Panama – legit all-inclusive outside the Caribbean
07:25 – San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua – ultra-cheap surf-town beach escape
08:40 – Mexican Riviera Cruise – the easiest warm-weather beach trip
10:03 – Wrap-up & final thoughts


⸻

👍 If this helped

If one of these surprised you, let me know in the comments which one you’d actually consider — or tell me about a beach destination you love that most people overlook.

And if you want more realistic, price-driven travel ideas, make sure you’r