Los Barriles
The East Cape's easygoing capital of sportfishing, winter wind and wide desert beaches.
Los Barriles is a relaxed expat-and-fishing town on the East Cape, an hour north of the Los Cabos airport. Famous for marlin and dorado offshore, it also catches strong winter winds for windsurfing and kiting, and opens onto miles of ATV-friendly desert and empty golden beaches.
Fish, wind and desert
The deep water off Los Barriles delivers legendary billfish, tuna and dorado — the town hosts renowned fishing tournaments each summer. In winter the same coast draws windsurfers, while inland the Sierra de la Laguna foothills invite ATV and off-road adventures.
Best Beaches
A long golden town beach for launching boats, windsurfing and sunrise walks.
The windsurf and kite beach when the winter norte blows.
Restaurants
The town's social BBQ-and-margarita institution.
Hearty grill favorites and cold beer for hungry anglers.
Cafés
Early-opening spot for anglers heading offshore.
Bars & Nightlife
Laid-back après-fishing drinks and live music nights.
Things to Do
Charter offshore for marlin, dorado and tuna — the East Cape's calling card.
Reliable winter wind makes this a classic board-sport destination.
Ride into the Sierra foothills, arroyos and remote beaches.
Restaurants, cafés, beaches, essentials and more around Los Barriles — live from Google, tap any place for hours and reviews.
- Summer is prime fishing (and tournament) season; winter is windy and cooler — pick your sport.
- It's an hour north of SJD; a car (or ATV) is very handy here.
- Book charters and tournament-week stays well ahead.
Know Before You Go
Summer (Jun–Oct) for peak fishing; winter (Nov–Mar) for windsurfing and cooler adventures.
Warm and dry; windy winters ideal for board sports and hot summers ideal for fishing.
About an hour by car north of Los Cabos airport (SJD) on Highway 1. A rental car is recommended.
A safe, community-minded town. Take normal offshore-boating and desert-driving precautions.
Suggested itineraries
- DawnHead offshore
A half-day fishing charter for dorado and marlin.
- AfternoonBeach & wind
Windsurf or relax on the golden town beach.
- EveningSmokey's
BBQ and margaritas with the fishing crowd.
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