Luxury Villa Rentals in South Shore, Puerto Vallarta

South Shore extends along Puerto Vallarta's coastline south of downtown and the Romantic Zone, where the terrain rises into forested hillsides overlooking the Bahía de Banderas. Villas here range from mid-size hillside homes to larger estates, most built to take advantage of the elevation with terraces, infinity pools, and wide ocean views. The area covers a wider stretch of coastline than the more concentrated Conchas Chinas and Amapas enclaves closer to downtown, giving groups more options for privacy and setting. It's a short drive from the Romantic Zone's restaurants, galleries, and Los Muertos Beach.

The South Shore — Costa Sur — is Puerto Vallarta’s luxury coastline, the stretch running south from the Zona Romántica along the cliffs and coves of Banderas Bay. It takes in the exclusive neighborhoods of Conchas Chinas and Amapas and continues toward the beach-only villages beyond, and it holds the city’s greatest concentration of oceanview villas. Our homes here range from cliffside estates with infinity pools to villas a short walk from the sand, most with wide views over the bay and its sunsets, and all within easy reach of the old town’s dining and galleries. The South Shore is where Puerto Vallarta’s scenery is at its most dramatic. The coast folds into a series of small coves and headlands, several with calm beaches and beach clubs below the villas; the water is warm and swimmable, with snorkeling off the rocks; and the Zona Romántica’s restaurants, rooftop bars, and nightlife sit at the northern end, walkable from many homes. Boat trips leave from the bay for the beach villages of Yelapa and Las Animas and for whale watching in winter. It is the address for those who want ocean views and privacy with the town on the doorstep. The villas suit families, groups, and celebrations who want the bay’s best positions with full service — three- to eight-bedroom oceanview estates with private chefs, housekeeping, and concierge planning. Amapas, just above the Zona Romántica, offers the most walkable homes, while the villas of Conchas Chinas hold the highest ground and the widest views; together they make the South Shore the natural choice for a villa stay in Puerto Vallarta. Explore our Conchas Chinas collection for the cliffside enclave at its heart, or share your dates and group size for a full South Shore shortlist — booked direct, with no platform fees.

South Shore covers more ground than Puerto Vallarta's other hillside neighborhoods, extending further from downtown toward Mismaloya. Compared to Conchas Chinas and Amapas, it offers a more secluded, jungle-backed setting — the right choice for groups who prioritize privacy and elevation over walkability.

Browse our curated South Shore villas — hillside, ocean-view estates with private pools and terraces. Our team will help you find the right property for your dates and group size.