Golf - Ixtapa has several excellent golf courses, the 18 hole Robert Trent Jones golf course at the Palma Real Golf and Tennis Club, and the new Marina Ixtapa Golf Course. Just Try to keep your eye on the ball!

Dining - Restaurants range from simple to deluxe, dress is casual. Several dozen restaurants offer everything from seafood to Japanese cuisine, along with plenty of fine Mexican fare. And for night owls, Ixtapa offers several bars and discos.