Zihuatanejo has 14 miles of sandy beaches and has all the water sports available as well as horseback, ocean fishing and two 18 hole golf courses. Zihua's sister city Ixtapa (4 miles away) has an active nightlife - Carlos & Charlies, Senior Frogs, Aqutic Park, while Zihua offers more tame entertainment such as Mexican folk music and salsa, as well as two movie houses (in English).