Todos Santos, a charming town in Baja California Sur, has blossomed from its humble beginnings as a sugar-exporting village into a destination loved by travelers for its art, music, surf, and serene beaches. Located just a short drive from some of the Baja Peninsula's most stunning coastal spots, Todos Santos is a haven of natural beauty, cultural depth, and laidback vibes—a world away from the bustling tourist hubs of Cabo San Lucas and La Paz.
Read MoreBaja's Best-Kept Adventure Secrets
Baja California, Mexico, is a mesmerizing destination that beckons travelers with its diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and an abundance of outdoor activities. From the rugged coastline of the Pacific to the serene beaches of the Sea of Cortez, Baja Mexico has something for everyone.
In this guide, we'll take you on a journey through some of the best places to stop at in Baja Mexico, showcasing its natural beauty and adventure-filled opportunities.
Read More9 Must Do Vacation Ideas in Baja Sur
Fish tacos, a few beers, and sunburns, that is often what Baja Mexico gets its name for, but that isn’t all this 1000 mile peninsula has to offer. The golden beaches often have surf-able waves, the mountains contain waterfalls, and the salty-waters are home to one of the most diverse aquatic biospheres. When you come down to Baja for vacation, you could sit on the beach, or you could make memories that will last you a lifetime when you step a little outside of your comfort zone and head out on an epic adventure.
Read MoreGuide to Surfing Cerritos Beach
Cerritos Beach is one of the premier surf spots in Baja Mexico. Known locally as Playa Los Cerritos, this quaint and off the grid beach has boomed into a surf oasis with an ever growing population of surfers. The good news, the vibe in the line-up is retaining its friendly and welcoming demeanor. This kindness in the line-up while surfing at Cerritos Beach makes for a fun time as well as a welcoming spot to beginner surfers.
Read MoreIs Cerritos Beach Swimmable?
Cerritos Beach, also known as Playa Los Cerritos, is the perfect place for swimming while in Baja Sur. The water is warm in comparison to the beaches of the United States, but still chilly to the touch. This long sandy beach is family friendly and is growing in popularity as a boom in vacation rentals grows beyond Cabo San Lucas. The safety of Cerritos Beach has continued to improve with the growth of the town by adding life-guards (Juan and Carlos), an ambulance station, and safety flags.
Read MoreSurfing and Camping in Baja, Mexico
We headed to Baja Mexico for a three months of winter to surf and camp on every beach we could. Loading up the van with surfboards, snorkel gear, and sunscreen we did our best to explore on dirt roads, get sunburnt, and surf throughout the Baja Peninsula. Our goal was to avoid the crowds, but still catch good waves. I would be remiss to mention we missed a couple of swells, got cut up by the reef, and punctured a few boards, but the trip was a success. While the trips wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows, we had a splendid time in Baja chasing waves and sleeping on beaches.
Read MoreWhy Visit Cerritos Beach in Baja Mexico
Cerritos Beach is a rapidly growing surf oasis that is less touristy than Cabo and still a hidden gem. Only an hour away Cabo San Lucas, and 15 minutes from Todos Santos, Playa de Cerritos has great waves for surfing as well as safe surf for swimming. The laidback, low-key vibe draws surfers, ex-pats, and travelers from all over the world.
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