Corky Carroll's Saladita Surf Adventure

Surf/SUP Adventure in Playa La Saladita, Mexico

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View to the point from the porch—not bad!

Casa Corky Carroll, your home away from home

Bird's eye view of the coast—Corky's house is in the center

Beach to the north as seen from the porch

Beach to the south as seen from the porch—including the point

Perfect place to spend your days after a good surf session with the pioneer

Stay with Corky in his home as his guest

Large selection of surfboards and paddle boards available to use

Saladita is one of Mexico's most consistent waves

Corky Carroll surfing a solid Saladita swell

Corky will take you out each day for one on one surf coaching

Please contact for availability.

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About this property

Mexico Surf Trip Adventure

Come and stay with Corky Carroll - the world's first pro surfer - and his lovely wife Raquel at their home on the beautiful tropical beach of La Saladita, Mexico.

The Home
The home is beachfront, with a swimming pool, television, internet (bring a laptop) and three guest rooms available. Bookings are available from one to six people per stay. You are provided with lodging, all your meals and drinks, personal surf coaching one on one from Corky, if desired, and pick up and drop off in Zihautanejo. Let us know your eating and drinking preferences and we will customize your stay to ensure you the perfect vacation. The house staff will take incredible care of you. This is a very romantic setting and is a great destination for couples as well as surfers in search of a great surf adventure.

This is a chance of a lifetime to hang out and surf with one of the true legends of surfing as well as experience one of the most beautiful and tranquil spots on the planet. It is an amazing trip for surfers and non-surfers alike.

Tranquil Surfing Village
Located just 35 minutes north of Ixtapa and 45 minutes north of Zihautanejo's airport, Saladita is located on Mainland Mexico’s most fertile surf coastline, right at one of the premier left hand point breaks in the world.

Surf and Surfboards
We have a number of surfboards and SUP’s available for our guests at NO EXTRA CHARGE. You're a 5 minute beach walk from La Saladita point break, one of the longest lefts in Mexico. The wave breaks over smooth cobblestones and is great for beginners all the way through advanved. For those looking for bigger or punchier waves, the Ranch is a short drive away. This is not just another Saladita vacation rental but a chance of a lifetime to hang out and surf with one of the true legends of surfing

We also have a number of surfboards and SUP’s available for our guests at no extra charge. (NEW: we can build you a custom CORKY CARROLL SPACESTICK and have it ready when you get here, with enough notice. Info and prices available)

Activities
As options we can also arrange for massages, day trips to historical sites and other activities that are available in the area.

Weekly Rates
(Rates do not include Mexico Hotel Tax of 16%)
Pricing for couples:

1 Couple $2,700

2 or 3 Couples $2,500/couple

(couples mean husband/wife, or boyfriend/girlfriend, etc.)

Pricing for individuals:

Solo $1700

4 or more 1500/person

Kids 12 or under 1200/person

Trips shorter than a week are pro-rated.

To reserve your stay a 50% deposit holds your space, balance due 30 days before arrival. You pay airfare and tip the house staff ($100/ week per person or $150 per couple).

We still have some great weeks open. When do you want to come. Give me a time frame and I will let you know what dates are free. Let me know ASAP though as we fill up fast.

What to Bring
Passport (and a photocopy of it)
Sunblock
Hat
Sunglasses
Surfwear (rashguard, boardshorts, bikini, etc.)
Leash
Lots of tropical surf wax
Good book
Great attitude!

What NOT to Bring
Wetsuit
Dress clothes
Cold water wax
Frown or poor attitude
Drugs (of ANY kind!)

Amenities

Pool
Boards Included
Board Rentals Nearby
Beginner Surf Lessons
Kid Friendly
Outdoor Shower
Washer/Dryer
Wireless Internet
Television

Activities

Spa
Hiking

Rates

Period	Cost
Per Night	$200
Per Week	$1,400
Per Month	Call for Info

Surf

This property is located near La Saladita. La Saladita, aka the Wave Machine, is an exposed reef/point break that has consistent surf and is usually rideable year round. SW swells are ideal for this loooong left. A goofy foot longboarders dream, Saladita surf sessions offer long rides, good vibes and beautiful surroundings.

Surf Type

Point break
Beach break
Left
Short board
Longboard
SUP
Beginner/Learn to Surf
Warm water

Surfer Reviews

Phil and Jill took a Wavecation in December

Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 11:54pm from San Diego, California

Surf Rating:

Overall Satisfaction:

Breaks Surfed: La Saladita, El Rancho
Favorite Break: Saladita
Wave/Swell Conditions: Always something to ride. From wiast high to overhead. This spot is consistnent!

Thoughts I want to pass on:

I just came back from my fifth trip to Corky's. Now I'm back at my desk job frequently distracted with memories of the week of great
surf I just scored and fantasizing about the next trip. Five trips. Different times of the year. Never disappointed with the surf. From
the moment of my excited arrival to the emotional departure I was in Corky and Raquel's friendly and secure hands. The family style meals, the people, the stories, the jokes, the dogs and cats and goat, the 80 degree water and of course the fantastic surf. It really doesn't get any better than this.

Phil and Jill, San Diego

This is a great Wavecation for:

Beginners

Longboard

Creighton took a Wavecation in September

Posted on Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 8:58pm from Newport Beach, California

Surf Rating:

Overall Satisfaction:

Breaks Surfed: Saladita, Manzanillo Bay
Favorite Break: Saladita
Wave/Swell Conditions: Fun everyday

Thoughts I want to pass on:

I have always experienced wonderful times on my surf trips to Corky's. From the time I am picked up from the airport to the time I am dropped off everything is taken care of by Corky and his staff. Great surf, warm water, amazing food, Corkys custom drinks, comfortable private rooms, internet access, professional coaching and more is Corky's way of saying Mi Casa Su Casa. At any level of surfing everyone will have a surf trip of a lifetime.

This is a great Wavecation for:

Beginners

Intermediates

Longboard

Sup

Budget

Non-Surfers

Reggie H took a Wavecation in January

Posted on Friday, April 19, 2013 - 11:00am from Tampa, Florida

Surf Rating:

Overall Satisfaction:

Breaks Surfed: Troncones, Manzanillo Point, El Rancho, Saladita
Favorite Break: La Saladita, El Rancho
Wave/Swell Conditions: Saladita always has waves. I've surfed solid overhead swells or knee high peelers. Usually somewhere in between.

Thoughts I want to pass on:

Corky and Raquel are the perfect hosts to what, in my opinion, is the ultimate surf getaway. Raquel is a fantastic cook and Corky is, well…. Corky. There is none other. He can improve your surfing with just a few words and make you laugh your head off with many. It’s like staying with friends without the pressure of having to deal with what “they want to do.” This trip is all about what “you” want to do. I have come by myself, with my family and with a couple of pals. Each time the adventure was fantastic. Their massage girl, Hilda, is incredible. The neighbor, Timoteo..”the Iguana” Dorsey is an adventure in himself…..you will love him. This is an upscale surf trip for those who want something better.

Reggie - Tampa, Florida

This is a great Wavecation for:

Beginners

Intermediates

Experts

Longboard

Non-Surfers

Families with Kids

Families with Teens

Girls Getaway

Travelers without a Car

LarryT took a Wavecation in March

Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 7:02pm from Chino, California

Surf Rating:

Overall Satisfaction:

Breaks Surfed: 1
Favorite Break: 1
Wave/Swell Conditions: 1

Thoughts I want to pass on:

Their home is beautiful, the food is to die for, the surf is incredible, the water is perfect, the vibe is tranquil and peaceful, there is everything you need right there and both my wife and I love it. Corky taught my kids to surf and improved my skills in only a few days. We plan on becoming regulars.

Larry - Chino, Ca.

This is a great Wavecation for:

Beginners

Longboard

Budget

Families with Kids

Families with Teens

Travelers without a Car

Bruce R took a Wavecation in May

Posted on Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 9:03pm from Huntington Beach, California

Surf Rating:

Overall Satisfaction:

Breaks Surfed: Saladita
Favorite Break: Saladita
Wave/Swell Conditions: Loooong rides! Waves were always rideable, usually about chest - head high.

Thoughts I want to pass on:

After one trip to Corky’s house I felt like part of the family. After a dozen I know I am because if I misbehave he makes me sleep with the neighbor's goat. Raquel is wonderful and has the best hair in the world. I keep a board there and try to make it at least two to four times a year. You can get in more turns on one wave at that spot than you can in a whole month in Huntington Beach.

Bruce - Huntington Beach, Ca.

This is a great Wavecation for:

Beginners

Intermediates

Longboard

Travelers without a Car

Mark & Kathy took a Wavecation in January

Posted on Monday, February 4, 2013 - 11:04pm from Norfolk, Virginia

Surf Rating:

Overall Satisfaction:

Breaks Surfed: 1
Favorite Break: 1
Wave/Swell Conditions: 1

Thoughts I want to pass on:

It was the best trip we ever had, anywhere. It is sort of like if you were a golfer and got to spend a week at Arnold Palmers house. What would you pay to hang with Arnie, play golf everyday with him and get pointers? And on top of that have his wife cook for you every night and listen to stories about golf that would blow your mind. This is like that for a surfer. Corky is a very fun dude and his wife is not only beautiful but really a sweet person. We became instant friends with both of them.

Mark and Kathy - Norfolk, Virginia

This is a great Wavecation for:

Beginners

Intermediates

Experts

Longboard

Sup

Fishing

Families with Kids

Travelers without a Car

Dr Wireless took a Wavecation in October

Posted on Friday, February 12, 2016 - 2:54pm from Torrance

Surf Rating:

Overall Satisfaction:

Breaks Surfed: The Point, El Rancho, Troncones, and several places we boated in that were epic.
Favorite Break: La Saladita for long boards and SUPS, and fishes. El Rancho for shortboards
Wave/Swell Conditions: Always great. I go twice a year (May and October)

Thoughts I want to pass on:

If you want to just step off a plane, sans boards, relax and enjoy an amazing place with amazing company, here it is! Of course you can bring boards but Corky has an extensive quiver of everything at your disposal. Board shorts, T-shirts, sandals, leashes and sunscreen are all that is needed. I have been going to this region since 2000 and have stayed at Corky's twice a year for the last three years. Yes, there has been some violence in several parts of the state of Guerrero but I feel far safer in this area than I do in Los Angeles. Don't let our State Department's warnings scare you off. There is a very cool expat community in both Los Llanos/La Saladita as well as Troncones which is 15 minutes south. Make sure to go to Roberto's Steak House in Troncones. On Saturday nights (seasonal) they release baby turtles that they protect, have live music, salsa dancing, and great steaks. Leave your wetsuits at home because the water rarely drops below the upper 70s. Corky is the happiest dude on the planet and staying with him in Paradise with his lovely wife Raquel and housekeepers Javier and Rosa is about as good as it gets. They have an awesome little community that makes me feel more at home than at my local breaks in Los Angeles. Warning, if you enjoy just going to places just once, don't come here! They'll make you feel like family by the end of your first trip and you'll be scheduling your return trip before you leave. Can't wait to go back in May as this year, may have been the best year ever down there for quality waves.