Jūrmala Travel Guide
Jūrmala stretches along the coast, so the station you choose matters. Majori is a useful first stop for Jomas Street and the beach, while a longer stay gives you room for quieter walks and changing weather.
At A Glance
Choose a station, then choose a beach walk
Majori is a straightforward starting point for Jomas Street and the seafront. Walk at the pace the weather allows, with a meal or café stop along the way. If your room is in Dzintari, Bulduri or another district, check its own station rather than assuming Majori is always the closest.
Jūrmala is a long coastal city. Walking a few streets inland and along the beach can fill an afternoon without travelling through every district. Bring a layer for the wind even when Riga feels warm.
Travel from Riga with a separate rail ticket
The official arrival guide gives Riga–Majori as roughly 30 minutes and a €2.30 single-ticket example. Check Vivi for your date, selected station and any changes. Other Jūrmala stations have different travel times and fares.
Use the Riga–Jūrmala guide for the station choices. An ordinary Riga city-bus ticket is not a regional train ticket. If arriving at Riga Airport, compare a taxi to your exact address with bus 22 into Riga followed by rail; include both parts of the public-transport journey.
Understand the vehicle permit
The current permit rules set a €5 vehicle entry fee for the special zone. Follow the marked boundary and official payment instructions. Some vehicle categories are exempt or require registration. Travelling on foot or arriving by train does not create a separate €5 beach admission.
Keep Ķemeri for another outing
Ķemeri Resort Park and the wider wetland area are separate from a Majori beach walk. Plan the exact trailhead and return journey before setting out; reaching Ķemeri station is not the same as arriving at every boardwalk. Take food, water and a route suited to daylight, rather than adding a bog walk after an already full beach day.
Make a wet day comfortable
A spa can be a good reason to stay overnight, but a room marked as a spa hotel may not include every pool or treatment. Read the package details and choose the session you want. For a shorter visit, a café and a smaller walk can be enough, with the option to return to Riga earlier.
Example spending plans
Use these room and meal budgets to plan a day. They are spending choices, not average prices or available room offers. Replace the room amount with your full booking price, including tax. If sharing, divide only the private-room cost. Airport and intercity travel are extra.
A bed, simple meals, local travel and an activity allowance.
A private room, meals, local travel and an activity allowance.
More room for accommodation, meals and paid sightseeing.
Example for one traveller using one individual bed. Chosen allowances, not measured averages or available offers. Replace them with your bookings. Add intercity and airport travel separately. Replace the attraction allowance with chosen admissions rather than counting both. A dorm or individual bed is not guaranteed; use the whole room quote if that is what you book.
🏛️ Top sights and admission costs
Admission choices, ticket prices and practical advice for your visit.
Majori beach and Jomas Street
€0.00🛏️ Where to Stay
Majori or Dzintari works well for a first stay near the promenade and beach. Check the walking distance from the station and what a spa hotel's room price actually includes.
🚇 Getting Around
Use the Riga–Tukums railway line and choose a station for your address. The tourist office lists Riga–Majori at about 30 minutes; Ķemeri is farther along the line.
🥖 Eating for Less
Look at menus away from the busiest promenade section as well as on Jomas Street. An apartment with usable cooking facilities can help on a longer family stay.
Worth Paying For
A spa session can be a useful rainy-day choice. Confirm pool access, treatment time, age limits and whether towels are included before booking.
Skip / Save Your Money
Keep a simple beach and Jomas Street walk for a low-cost day. Paid rentals, concerts and spa facilities are separate choices.
Common Tourist Traps & Money Mistakes
The €5 entry permit concerns vehicles entering the marked special zone. It is not a ticket every beach visitor must buy. Check the permit map and exemptions if driving.