Timber villas, pine shade and a long Baltic shore.
Jurmala is a chain of coastal neighborhoods, not one compact resort. Majori and Dzintari make a manageable first visit: beach paths, wooden houses and a park can fill a day without requiring a car journey from one end to the other.
At Majori, the beach gives the town its scale: a wide strip of sand backed by dunes and settlement. A walk is worthwhile outside the swimming season, when wind and light become the main attractions. Use designated beach access and protect dune vegetation. Swimming depends on current flags, water conditions and supervision, not on how calm the sea looks from a café.
Getting here
Walk from Majori station through the public streets to an established beach access.
Location: Jurmala Majori beach. Confirm final access locally.
Dzintari Forest Park offers a contrasting inland pause among trees. Choose the paths and facilities that suit your group rather than treating the park as a shortcut to the beach. Play and observation facilities can have separate access conditions. In winter or wet weather, a short circuit may be enough; allow extra time if children want to linger.
Getting here
Walk from Dzintari station toward the park’s signed public entrance.
Location: Dzintari Forest Park. Confirm final access locally.
Allow a full day from Riga or stay for a slower coastal break. Keep Majori and Dzintari together; Kemeri is a separate outing with different transport needs.
Before you book
Check current opening days and choose a walking route that suits your party. Reserve accommodation and any required transfers before filling the day with optional stops.
The accompanying photograph adds another perspective on Jurmala. Use its caption to distinguish a historical view or nearby setting from the exact attraction. Give the surrounding streets, landscape or interpretation time of their own, and confirm access before extending the visit.
Local life, one meal at a time
Eat & drink.
Look for a seasonal lunch and a warm drink after the shore walk. Summer terraces and winter opening hours can differ considerably.
Give the meal its own time in the day. Ask what is seasonal and discuss ingredients directly with the kitchen for allergies or dietary requirements. A comfortable pause leaves more attention for the next part of the visit.
A place to put down your bags
Where to stay.
Public business contacts are provided for your convenience. Ask the property about current availability, rates, access and arrangements for your party. Inclusion does not establish ATA membership.
Direct accommodation contact
Hotel Jūrmala SPA
A Jomas Street base in central Jūrmala. For Ķemeri National Park, arrange onward transport to the particular trail entrance.
A beachfront hotel in Jūrmala. Ķemeri is a separate excursion west of the hotel; confirm transport rather than treating the park as a walk from the property.
Check Vivi trains for Majori or Dzintari. The station nearest the chosen hotel matters more than the resort name.
Go to the source
Useful information.
Use the operator for its current services, the venue for access arrangements and official advice for travel conditions. Confirm details for your dates before paying.
Reviewed 12 November 2026. Pacing and base suggestions are ATA editorial choices. Accommodation links are direct enquiry points, not inspected-property endorsements or claims of ATA membership. Confirm current services, access and terms. Photographs are credited beside the images and may show earlier conditions.
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