Manzanillo

Manzanillo has two parts - the resort area on the Santiago Peninsula, and the busy commercial area downtown and to the south. Manzanillo is a busy port town - but still retains a tranquil, laid back, feel and authentic Mexican atmosphere.
The center of Manzanillo and the dock areas have recently undergone major renovation works: at the center of the redevelopment is a new giant turquoise statue of a Marlin Manzanillo's 'official fish'.

Alongside the Playa Azul, and Playa Las Brisas you'll find a selection of nice seafood restaurants in the open air, next to the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy great seafood here while watching and listening to the sound of the mighty Pacific, as it delivers huge waves onto an exposed beach just a couple of dozen yards away.
The resort peninsula hosts a range of family, mid range, and luxury hotels and resorts, with their own beaches, tucked into coves away from the onslaught of the Pacific waves, making it safe to swim and play water sports. They are self-contained holiday centers: you don't need to leave the resort if you don't want to and just chill-out, relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the local environment.
There is plenty to offer in this area for those who want to explore. Sea fishing is a popular pastime, and golf, too, is a major attraction, with Manzanillo hosting no less than two of Mexico's most important golf courses. Diving and bird-watching are two of the other main pastimes here.
Manzanillo is in Mexico's state of Colima, right next door the State of Jalisco - which is home to the second largest city in Mexico - Guadalajara. Guadalajara gave to Mexico such things as the Mariachi, The Mexican Sombrero and Tequila. A day-trip to Guadalajara is very convenient from Manzanillo and is a worthwhile way to experience some of Mexico's great inland destinations.
Manzanillo is a favorite location for family holidays. The town is relaxed, the beaches are good and there's plenty to see and do for everyone. If you're looking for a resort town that doesn't have the over-commercialized feel of a resort town, then Manzanillo is good place to touch down for a week, maybe two

Manzanillo has lots of beaches to choose from; although not all are safe for a swim, as they face the open Pacific ocean, and in the latter, the combination of waves and undertow make the sea one to watch, not one to interact with.
Surfing is a very popular pastime in Manzanillo, especially on Playa Miramar. Some of the beaches have been 'taken over' by the hotels and resorts that reside next to them; but there are still many public beaches that may be enjoyed by all, so if you're looking for some local life, Playa San Pedrito and Playa Audiencia will be good places to explore.
If you're staying at a resort, you'll have direct access to the beach outside your hotel as well; technically, all beaches are open to the public in Mexico. The beaches here are golden in color with medium-fine sand.