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Jurmala town (the second largest in Latvia) was founded in 1959, by combining Kemeri and Sloka towns in the Riga city Jurmala district. It stretches 32 km along the coastal line of Gulf of Riga. Jurmala resort once was one of the most important objects of this type in the Northern Europe. This was facilitated by the development of local and interstate transport and traffic (coaches, steamers, train). The first guests was accommodated in Dubulti, where in 1834 the first hotel was built, but in 1847 - The first wellness centre. In the 19th the first medical institution launched. Starting from 1834 the rapid construction of summer cottages began. Development of the resort was ended by the World War I. After the war the number of resort vacationers boomed from 12 thousand (in 1920) to 32 thousand (in 1935). Kemeri resort developed along with Jurmala, which received a massive of vacationers' amount during the Soviet period.
Today, Jurmala is a popular venue of concerts, festivals, exhibitions, sports competitions, and other public events.

Mērsrags Lighthouse is located in the Mērsrags village, about 1 km north of the village centre. The lighthouse was put into commission in 1875. It is an 18.5 m tall freestanding, cylindrical, riveted iron tower, the lower part of which has been fortified with reinforced concrete counterforts. The height of the signal light is 21.3 m. At the top all around the tower there is an iron balcony supported by consoles. The lighthouse tower was made by Sotera, Lemonier & Co in Paris, so this lighthouse is commonly known as the ‘Frenchie’. At the end of 1944, the 1003rd Artillery Division Battery of the German Army with 60 cm spotlights was located right next to the lighthouse. In May 1945, the Nazi Germany high command planned to move the 15th Latvian SS Grenadier Division to the area, but these plans failed, because Latvian soldiers surrendered to the Western Allies. Near the Mērsrags Lighthouse there are still remains of a building where during the USSR times Soviet border guards had a large, extendable spotlight for illuminating the sea. There is a bird-watching tower next to the lighthouse. Tours need to be booked beforehand by contacting the Mērsrags Tourism Information Centre.

Campsite Melnsils is located next to the sea 10 km from Kolka. Here German Army type dugouts have been built that can be used as lodging for the night. This is a nod to the history of this region when during World War II the German Army had a border guard post and a camp site here and soldiers built dugouts for themselves using materials that could be found nearby. Trenches can still be found in the dunes along the coast.

‘Bunker Nr. 13’ is the largest of the two dugouts, with three bunk beds. The ‘Small Bunker’ is smaller and has two bunk beds. Campsite ‘Melnsils’ is a great choice for active recreation and sporting events for up to 300 people. It is located near the Slitere National Park, coastal bluffs and forest hiking trails. There are marked cycling trails that wind through the natural surroundings in the area. There are designated places for tents and campfires by the sea, as well as barrel-type guest houses for two or four people. A bathhouse with different types of whisks is also available.

The restaurant is on the seaside and in the Ķemeri National Park. It is one of the oldest restaurants in Jūrmala and features a teahouse and outdoor terrace during the summer.  In only 44 km distance from Riga you can enjoy sea air, pine soughing and great meal. In the restaurent chefs use quality local products. The menu changes every season.

A family fish restaurant that is located in Ragaciems, 12.5 km along the Jūrmala-Talsi highway. The restaurant’s chefs specialise in both traditional coastal fish and world cuisine. Latvian cuisine on offer: herring snack platter, fried flounder fillet, fish solyanka soup, layered oat dessert with berry sauce.

Kafejnīca "Stieres" atrodas Jūrmalas – Kolkas ceļa (P 131) malā – kempinga „Stieres” teritorijā. Piedāvā mājas virtuvi visām ēdienreizēm. Maltīti gatavo no Latvijas zemnieku audzētiem dārzeņiem, salātiem, zaļumiem. Zivju ēdieni ir no vietējo zvejniecības uzņēmumu ķertā vai pārstrādātā loma. Piedāvā dažādu svinību galdu klāšanu.

Latviešu virtuve: Aukstā zupa, siļķe ar kartupeļiem un biezpienu, kartupeļu un plānās pankūkas, rosols, vietējo zemeņu zupa.

The “Banquet With Fishermen” event in Roja allows guests to examine the work of fishermen and to enjoy the seafood which they produce. Guests will ride out into the sea in fishing boats and then dine together with the fishermen (fish soup cooked on a campfire, rye bread, butter, smoked fish, beer or kvass, and pastries). The fishermen will teach guests local songs and dances, as well as games related to strength and cleverness. The “Otra Puse” restaurant offers meals.

Latvian cuisine: Fresh fish (“The Morning Catch”), Latvian onion soup, porridge, grit sausage, smoked fish, potato pancakes, rye bread dessert, beer, the “Dzimtenīte” beverage, herbal tea, birch juice, apple cider. 

Special foods: “Made in Roja” – fish from the region, “mackerel in in grass,” “cottage cheese tower with fresh strawberry sauce”.

Camping "Melnsils" is located in Melnsils, Roja district, on the seashore. Offering relaxation in double and four-bed barrels, a guest house set in an ancient, authentic fishing farm, each room and the interior is designed based on historic events and ancient stories, complemented by the unique nature of the seaside nature. For the rest of the year, there is also a Holiday House, a Bathhouse, a Lovely Boudoir, a boat deck, a beach house. The opportunity to take an active vacation outside the city - for cycling or pleasure boating, you can go for adventure with SUP, boats and kayaks by the sea and Melnsil River, to play badminton.

Camping "Melnsils" is located in Melnsils, Roja district, on the seashore. Offering relaxation in double and four-bed barrels, a guest house set in an ancient, authentic fishing farm, each room and the interior is designed based on historic events and ancient stories, complemented by the unique nature of the seaside nature. For the rest of the year, there is also a Holiday House, a Bathhouse, a Lovely Boudoir, a boat deck, a beach house. The opportunity to take an active vacation outside the city - for cycling or pleasure boating, you can go for adventure with SUP, boats and kayaks by the sea and Melnsil River, to play badminton.

The Hostel „Vītoli” is situated 3 km from the Cape Kolka, where the Riga Bay meets the open sea – the Irbe Strait, within the territory of the Slītere National Park. Offer light and cosy double rooms to guests, also a two bedroom option for a family. There is a fire place to spend a chilly evening  at with a cup of hot tea or coffee. In case you would wish to prepare a light meal – there is a kitchen with a gas stove, a fridge and some essential dishes. There is a common shower and WC. A home terrace with tables, a grill and a campfire in the yard, tables for lunch, and room for five or six tents.

The proximity of Cape Kolka, the air with its redolent scent of the sea and the pine trees, and a unique identity – these are the characteristics of Kolka, and the Ūši farm has fully absorbed them.  Guests have a separate apartment in a country house with a shower and WC.

The campsite is located in Slītere National Park, 3 kilometers from the sandy Baltic Sea. There are 6 buildings with a total of 50 beds - rooms for 3, 5, 6 or 12 people. There are two country kitchens, a library with books in Latvian and English, a large dining room. New service house with WC, shower and kitchen. You can also have a sauna.

There are several trails and forest paths in the Slītere National Park for walks. The nearest shop is 2 km away in the village of Mazirbe.

The campsite is open from June 1  to August 31.

The restaurant is alongside the Villa Elizabete guesthouse with a summer terrace and a fireplace room and library where diners can enjoy their meals when it is cold outside.

Latvian cuisine: Marinated Baltic herring with cottage cheese, cream of mushroom soup, grilled pork chop, veal steak, grilled tench.

Special foods: Captain Grant’s cheesecake.