La Paz
Balandra Beach
Wade across warm, waist-deep turquoise water to the famous mushroom rock. Arrive early; daily visitor limits apply.
Excellent — calm & shallowFamilies, photos
Beach Guide
Best Beaches in Baja
From glassy swimming coves to wild Pacific surf — the shores worth planning a trip around.
Baja's two coasts could not be more different — the calm, turquoise Sea of Cortez on the east, the powerful Pacific on the west. Here are the beaches that define the region.
La Paz
Playa El Tecolote
A long, easy beach with palapa restaurants and views of Espíritu Santo island.
GoodSunsets, palapas
Cabo San Lucas
Lover's Beach
Tucked beneath the Arch, reachable only by water taxi — two beaches, two seas, one iconic setting.
Sea of Cortez side onlyBoat trips, drama
Todos Santos
Playa Cerritos
The region's most reliable beginner-friendly surf, with a laid-back beach club scene.
Surf side — use cautionSurfing, learners
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