4. Condesa Beach.
Location: Along Av. Costera M. Alemán, or the Costera as the main street is know to the locals.
The beaches along the main strip in Acapulco basically run together and share the same plot of sand, however, Condesa Beach is technically located between La Gran Plaza and the bungy. It runs into Hornos Beach to the north and Icacos Beach to the south.
Playa Condesa or Condesa Beach, is in the heart of "Zona Dorado or The Golden Zone" is one of the most popular of the city and most convenient beaches. Playa Condesa is also where much of the "pre-nightlife" originates, as it is very close to many of the better restaurants and shopping centers so that you have a choice of other things to do should you become bored with the beach scene.
It is not one of the best places to swim as the undertow and high waves may make it a little ruff to swim. Now if you are into wave-runners, parasailing, water skiing, bogie boards or renting a banana boat than this is the place to come. You may also find my friend Raymond there who will offer you anything from deep-sea fishing to boat rides to see the cliff divers, a tour around the bay or just to go for a joy ride.
We also find it a relaxing place to sit under the palapas and enjoy a cool refreshing its Coco Locos on a hot and sunny day. It is also a very popular place for young people and those young at heart to watch the girls in bikinis and hunks walking down the beach.
An army of locals will be at your service to bring you food and beverages of your choice controlled substances, and more. There are plenty of beach umbrellas; table and chairs but remember if they didn't seat you someone will be along to collect for the rent of the table, chairs and umbrellas. Now most of these are associated with the local restaurants and offer a good service. As we stayed at the Romano Palace Hotel this year we had our table, chairs and umbrellas supplied by the hotel. However on the weekends the hotel as fully booked with Mexican tourists and all the hotel tables etc., were gone so we ended up renting a table and chair from the locals, providing a good service.
Then there are those who will offer you anything from paint on tattoos, jewelry, hair breading and free sample massages (ask the price first!). But be careful they are good at what they do! They will come along and offer a free sample massage starting to rub your shoulders as they are telling you it's a free sample. But as we know nothing is free as they will want a tip for their free message, and will not stop hackling you until you give them a tip and be quick to call you a cheapskate if you give them a small tip.
Ann who was with us finally yelled at one of them as she told him NO, and he still kept wanting to give her a free massage. She asked him what part of NO he did not understand.
Because of these constant interruptions many will tell you that they basically wreck the experience, and so this beach is may there least favorite. As far as I'm concerned I enjoy hackling with the locals and like Raymond (mentioned before) I have made friends with many of those locals as you can see in my description of Caleta Beach. All I can say is that if you want to be where the excitement is then you will also find the locals trying to sell you something. But one thing is for sure, there are fewer locals trying to sell you something on the beach than there were years ago or even 2-3 years ago. As many of there have been moved to the flee markets like Diana just across the street.
Playa Condesa is also the home of the giant bungee jumping attraction, Paradise Bungy, which always draws crowds of onlookers, along the sidewalk and the adjoining restaurant, Paradise. To learn a little more about the bungee jumping have a look at Acapulco Bungee.
At one time you could even swim with the dolphins, but they are no longer there. I asked the boys running the bungee why they were no longer there and I was informed that since now Paradise, Barbarroja and many of the other establishments have load music till 4-5 in the morning leaving very little time for the dolphins to relax and so they took them back to LA. Well I can corroborate for the loud music as we partied there a few nights till 3 in the morning.
Now in front of the Condesa beach is the Costera, with great sidewalks on both sides of the street. Well after supper you will soon find that like myself one of your favorite pastimes may be to go for a walk along the Costera. It is relaxing and of course there is plenty to find in shopping and places to stop for a quick drink or even to dance the night away in Paradise or Barbarroja's.
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5. Playa Diamante, Playa Revolcadero, Mayan Beach & Playa Gloria
They are south of town near the airport in an area of major development. It is begins behind The Fairmont Acapulco Princess & The Fairmont Pierre Marques hotels and extends south. Here is also where you will find the magnificent Mayan Palace with its mile long pool.
This beach, with white sand, lined with tropical plantations and palm groves, is directly on the open sea, and the constant waves are ideal. Three of Acapulco's golf courses are located in this area, along with some serious resorts. Water sports of all kinds, wave runners, ultra light airplanes and horseback riding are available here. This long stretch of beach is open to high waves, so be careful if you are not an expert swimmer. Swimming is not recommended for un-experienced swimmers, but because of the waves this is a great area and a paradise for surfers.
White sand lined with tropical plantations and palm groves directly on the open sea, miles of open beach, the perfect place to take long walks and horse back riding. Fresh coconuts are one of the favorite treats of the day.
We spend a full day there, just relaxing and taking a long, long walk. The sand is just so fine and great to walk on. And if you are into collecting seashells you should find many-washed op on shore. Just be sure to take a closer look as many will still have the soft-bodied creature that built the shell, called a mollusk, still inside the shell and they will smell once they die. Of course most of the ones you will find washed op on shore will be small, not like the once they try and sell you on the beach. And by-the-way if you are going to buy shells be sure to check the small stores next to the Zocalo for pricing before you find yourself heckling over the price and still paying more that the local store do.
Another quieter beach is found on the west side of the peninsula, and called Playa La Angosta. It's about a 20 minute walk from Acapulco's zócalo. If you take a bus marked "Caleta," get off near the Hotel Avenida. Head east for one block at you're at La Angosta. Playa la Angosta is a small, sheltered, often-deserted cove just down from La Quebrada where the famous Mexican cliff divers leap into the narrow crevasse below. Actually if you like to take walks, it is incredibly beautiful on that part of the peninsula. From there walk slightly uphill and around the bend where the amphitheater is and you will get the most awesome sight of the cliff divers. Then stay around for the sunset, I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.
Playa Caleta and Playa Caletilla are two small beaches, located away from most of the tourist traffic. These small beaches combine calm waters, great atmosphere and many beach front restaurants that serve some incredible seafood at reasonable prices at La Cabana Traditional & Fresh Seafood Dishes at Playa Caleta. 
Many of the beachfront restaurants are shaded by giant trees which add a different feel to beach going. In between the two beaches is the Mundo Marino aquarium and fun center. These are both great family beaches which get very crowded on the weekends. 
In the past know as the hangout for the glamour set, these beaches and the surrounding residential and shopping neighborhoods are typically overlooked by tourists. 
The last time we were in Acapulco in 2003 we spend many evenings with the locals and having a Carona or two, or a whole lot more. Right next to the fishermen's boats is a small cantina called the “Fausto Mondragon Rosas, Playa Caleta Acapulco Gro. Mexico C/P 39390. 
Since the first time I went to Acapulco in 1985, I have met and made many friends like Toni and Nachos, two of the greatest beach boys you can meet working at Caleta Beach for years. 
This year we will be staying at the pride of Acapulco the once Caleta Hotel, now called the Grand Meigas Acapulco. 
One time as my wife and I walked there they were pulling in the nets and had quite a catch; we even stopped and helped them pull in the nets. 
The one-year we stayed at the 
A walk to the top of the island will give you the most incomparable panoramic view of Acapulco Bay. This island is also a great place for sun bathing, swimming or snorkelling. To get to the island I suggest taking a glass bottom boat and enjoy the breathtaking tropical marine life along the way.
10 minute boat ride from Caleta Beach. On the island is a unique zoo with lions, alligators, leopards, giraffes, zebras as well as an aviary and a serpentarium. The island is also great for hiking and has beaches with gentle waters and good snorkelling.
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It's not a place that I would go for a swim, but it is an interesting place as you will find many of the local fishermen repairing their small boats, or busy preparing fish for lunch or supper.
You might even find some of the boy urging you on to toss coins in the water to watch them retrieve them effortless and quickly. I tend to find some of the local flavor of whatever places I go to and enjoy walking in some of the most interesting places and this is certainly one of them. You will find that if you stop and try and talk with some of the people there is always someone that talks a little English and very willing to show you around.