Jetty Beach Club at One&Only Mandarina
Lo de Marcos, Mexico
Jetty Beach Club occupies a sheltered stretch of shore at One&Only Mandarina on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. Rainforest-covered slopes rise behind the sand, while the Pacific and the resort's jetty draw the view out towards the horizon. Daybeds, terraces and pools create a comfortable base at sea level within a property otherwise closely associated with its elevated villas and treehouses. Dining follows the coastal setting. Seafood cooked over charcoal, lighter bites and cocktails make it possible to move between a proper lunch and a more casual afternoon by the water. Open-air tables and cabanas keep the ocean in sight, with the surrounding greenery giving the club a sense of enclosure despite the broad outlook. The atmosphere is easy and social, suited to a day that develops without a rigid schedule. Kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming can form part of the wider experience, subject to conditions and the resort's arrangements. Alternatively, the appeal may be simply to remain beside the pools and watch the light change across the bay. Jetty Beach Club brings the landscape, the kitchen and the water together in one of Mandarina's most immediate coastal settings.