The Surfing Epicenter of Baja California Sur
Its enormous waves make Todos Santos a mandatory Pacific surfing destination.
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※ Great weather and beaches set against mountains, palm trees and ocean attract tourists from all over the world to Todos Santos.
But most are here for more than the chance to dig their toes into golden sand and bask in warm ocean water. They want to put their surfing skills to the test by riding walls of water that can rise as high as 52 feet or more!
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Along this part of the coast, suffers can expect to find point breaks, beach breaks and large, world-class waves.
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Although there are surfable waves here all year round, the best time for pros is winter. But it doesn’t matter if you’re a novice, since there are dozens of surfing schools and experts ready and willing to give you classes.
You’ll also find specialty stores selling boards, wetsuits, fins, wax, leashes and more.
We’ve put together a selection of the most popular
beaches in Todos Santos among the surfing crowd:
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PLAYA SAN PEDRITO ༄
Enjoy the sunrise from your board and then prepare to ride the waves of this beach break. San Pedrito is more popular among surfers than other beaches because it has great conditions all year round, though especially from November through March.
※ Located just 15 minutes from Todos Santos, this beach has great waves for intermediate and advanced surfers. The seabed is rocky, so bring along a pair of booties.
PLAYA CERRITOS ༄
Less than 3 mi from the town of Todos Santos is this small surfing paradise. After a morning mastering the waves, you can relax with an outdoor yoga class or explore a hiking trail.
※ Cerritos has reef zones and waves perfect for pros, but if you’re still not too sure of yourself, you can take private classes to improve your technique in the areas where the waves are more suited to intermediate surfers and beginners.
End your day with a bonfire on the shore, or camp out under the stars in one of the designated areas.
PUNTA LOBOS ༄
Though not one of the better-known beaches, Punta Lobos is just 10 minutes from downtown Todos Santos. Its strong waves mean it’s not for children or people who aren’t good swimmers, but if you like surfing in the evening, the sunsets here are incredible.
※ Ideal for intermediate and experienced surfers, the large waves crescendo to the sight of rocky cliffs, golden sand and clear blue water.
The beach is named after a local colony of sea lions, so don’t forget to bring along your camera. It’s a spectacle worth snapping!
PLAYA LA PASTORA ༄
This long, golden-sand beach surrounded by palm trees lies 5 mi from the Magical Town of Todos Santos and is famous for its point break. As well as traditional surfing, you can try your hand at body surfing or even boogie boarding.
※ Recommended more for intermediate and experienced surfers, waves tend to break to the right on a reef, although you’ll get the occasional left wave. If you come between January and March, you might even sight whales while you’re in the water.
PLAYA LA CACHORA ༄
Just opposite Todos Santos is this beautiful beach that stretches for several miles. Its large, powerful waves crash rhythmically on the shore, which can be music to the ears but rules swimming out a lot of the time. Consequently, tourists are far from a common sight.
※ The waves here are best suited to skimboarding and more experienced surfers in summer, conditions permitting. Keep an eye out for pelicans and other species of birds, such as oystercatchers.
During the season, you can also go gray whale watching (from Puerto Chale, two hours from La Paz) and view hunchback whales (from Los Cabos).
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And this wave has not crested yet! Besides the places on our list, Todo Santos has its share of out-of-the way beaches where you can swim, surf or sunbathe, for instance Playa La Poza and Playa Las Palmas, which lie to the north and south of town, respectively.
※ Just remember that some of these are still relatively deserted beaches, so make sure you pack food, water, sunblock and anything else you might need before you hit the road, to make up for the lack of shops or restaurants.
