1387. g. dokumentā minēta kā Minor Irva. Līdz 20. gs. vidum Mazirbe bija lielākā lībiešu apdzīvotā vieta Kurzemes jūrmalā, - zvejniekciems un kuģniecības centrs. Ciemā bija baznīca, skola, aptieka, mežniecība, vairāki veikali, pasta un telegrāfa kantoris, stacija, kokzāģētava, frizētava, maiznīca, fotodarbnīca. Brauskās darbojās ķieģeļu ceplis. 20. gs. 30. g. zvejnieku kooperatīvs uzcēla zivju pārstrādes cehu. 1923. g. šeit nodibināja Līvu savienību un 1939. g. atklāja Lībiešu tautas namu. Tam iepretim atrodas Stūrīši (Taizeļu dzimtas mājas), kur var iepazīt lībiešu sadzīves priekšmetus un, pasūtot, - nodegustēt vietējos ēdienus. Mazirbē dzīvoja pirmie Līvu savienības priekšsēdētāji – Kārlis Stalte un Mārtiņš Lepste. Kultūras darbinieks Kārlis Stalte (1870 - 1978) bija ilggadējs Mazirbes ķesteris un ērģelnieks, bet Mārtiņš Lepste - lībiešu valodas skolotājs 20. gs. 30. gados. No ārpuses apskatāma bijusī Jūrskolas ēka, kurā laikā no 1894. – 1914. g. izglītību ieguva ~ 2000 studentu. Padomju gados te atradās armijas postenis - zastava. 

Viena no retajām vietām Latvijā, kur savvaļā aug divas retas un aizsargājamas augu sugas – parastā īve un Baltijas efeja (sk. arī Rucavas īvju audzi). Teritorija nav labiekārtota un piemērota apskatei kā tūrisma objekts, kā arī dabā nav atpazīstamas tās robežas (nav informatīvo zīmju), tādēļ apmeklētājs bez botāniskām zināšanām šeit redzēs tikai „parastu” mežu. Austrumos no lieguma vairāku kilometru garumā stiepjas neliels valnis – bijušā šaursliežu dzelzceļa (600 mm, 41 km garš) līnija Dubeņi – Rucava, ko Pirmā Pasaules kara laikā būvēja vācu armija ar mērķi – izvest kokmeteriālus.

This is for people who enjoy forests, wildlife, local traditions and has a specific interest in the different species of funghi. Everyone could try their hand at mushrooming, identification and by the end of the day together with guide sort out the collected mushrooms. The tour passes several national parks and late back villages. The group will also visit to one of shitake mushroom growers for comparison reasons.

Contact her in advance, and the landlady here will bake various cakes, pastries, carrot buns and pierogi with various fillings.  You can also order smoked fish.

The open kitchen of the restaurant allows the guests to experience an exciting performance by its chefs, who cook various fish and meat dishes on a fiery charcoal grill. Chef: Lauris Aleksejevs. Three-time consecutive winner of the Best Restaurant in Jūrmala title.

On the way to Turaida you must definitely stop at Gutmana cave. It is the widest (12 m) high (10 m) and in terms of volume - one of the biggest Latvian caves (cave like niche), which is also an important cultural and historical site, place rich with stories (most popular of Turaida Rose), surrounded by ancient walls and ceiling inscriptions (oldest from the end of 17th century). A spring originates from the cave; it is believed that it has healing properties. Turaida Museum reserve with Batlic scale outstanding monuments whose history stretches over 1000 years in the distant past is located at the point where the right mainland of Gauja valley is split by deep ravines of several small streams. Their exploration can be started with Turaida manor (first mentioned in 16th century), which is an outstanding example of Vidzeme manors. 21 buildings, built between the 18th century until the beginning 20th century are preserved until now. Visitors can see the manor stables, coach house, sauna, forge, fish cellar, barn, foreman house, the old residential buildings of landlord, and residential building of manor servants, oust house, etc. While walking in Turaida direction, we will reach the grave of Turaida Rose, which relates with the legend of Turaida Maija, who sacrificed her life for love. Near the grave grows a great linden tree (poor condition), wich is believed to be planted on the grave of Maija. Turaida Lutheran Church that lies further is the third church in a row and one of the oldest (1750) Latvian wooden churches – single volume wood log building with a baroque tower. Here you can see the altar and pulpit (Middle of the 18th century), altarpiece "Golgotha​​" (end of the 17th century – beginning of the 18th century) and historical exposition. Tautasdziesmu (folksongs) Park stretches at the Dainu Hill, the development of which started in 1985, noting the 150th anniversary of father of Latvian folk songs – Krisjanis Barons. More than 26 stone sculptures created by the sculptor I. Ranka are exhibited here. This is also a place of annual folklore events. Before the construction of Turaida stone castle (started in 1214), wooden Liv castle stood here. Turaida castle belonged to the Bishop. It existed for a long time - until to the 1776 when it was burned down. In 1953 an extensive restoration works was started here; upper storey of main tower, barn building (exposition on Sigulda district), semi-circular tower and castle complex in the southern enclosure was restored. Now the museum exhibition is established at the castle premises, which tells about the historical events in the surroundings.

There is a small and relatively hard to reach area on the western shore of Lake Būšnieks which has been restricted to protect swamp habitats and several protected plants. Boat base is on the northern shore of the lake offers boat rental. From the plank-way good sites of eutrophic part of Lake Būšnieks can be seen. A well-appointed recreational facility (not included in the restricted area) is on the opposite shore of the lake.