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Pacific Coast Beach Guide
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Playa Migriño
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Playa San Pedro
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| Playa El Faro Viejo (The Old Lighthouse Beach) Editor's note: As of January 2008 the acces road to the beach and El Faro Viejo (old light house) has been chained off. There is a guard gate advising that the original access is now private property. Most of this area is undergoing some sort of development. We will continue to look for an access point for this section of beach. The following information is now not correct regarding the access. El Faro Viejo, The Old Lighthouse, is somewhat inaccessible, but worth effort. Four wheel (ATV's) All Terrain Vehicles are no longer permitted for outings to this impressive spot. Decades ago a mechanized light house replaced the venerable structure. Towering sand dunes built by often powerful winds off the Pacific Ocean offer sweeping vistas. At the top of the hill, the view is spectacular. To proceed any further you will need an ATV, a specialized dune buggy or horses, as the sand is soft and the dunes very steep. Playa Las Margaritas - Km. 106 We had this beach incorrectly described in the past. The beach at Km. 104 is correctly called Playa Poza Cota. Unfortunately, access to this beach is though private property with a gated entry. As far as we know Playa Las Margaritas is not open to the public. Playa Migriño Playa Migriño, said to be a great whale watching beach in the winter, is easily located by the sign at Km. 97. Pack a lunch and drinks because the only thing you'll find here is Baja solitude, the way it used to be. |
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Playa Migriño
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Playa Punta Lobos
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| Playa Km. 90.5 A secluded, hard to find beach can be found at Km. 90.5. Look for a dirt road at the bottom of an arroyo and proceed to the Pacific. Hills are to the west with a long stretch of quiet beach to the east. Campers and motor homes sometimes stop for private camping. Playa El Cajoncito Playa El Cajoncito (this beach doesn't have a formal name) can be found by turning off Highway 1 at Km. 86 and following a rough dirt road to the Ocean. A picturesque beach awaits on this rocky point. Swimming is rough with strong waves and rocks on the beach. There is a hill to the west that offers great views of the coastline. Playa Las Cabrillas A pleasant looking and inviting stop, just off the highway at Km. 81.5. It offers a nice camping and picnic scene. Playa Los Cerritos A beautiful, sweeping expanse of pristine beach just south of the farming community of Pescadero. The turnoff is at Km. 64. Watch the markers as there is no sign. Drive through the deserted campground and pick your spot. Cliffs are at the western end of the beach with a crescent shaped beach facing the ocean. This is a popular surfing spot, as attested to by numerous tents on the beach near the water with surfboards outside. Swimming is relatively safe here, too. Playa San Pedrito Formerly called Playa El Estero, this popular surfing beach is called El Pescadero after the fishing village nearby. The Golden Gate Bank is just 3 miles off shore,making it easily accessible for small boats. San Pedrito RV Park was all but distroyed by Hurricane Ignacio in August 2003. The RV park is for but still open. There are some campers there, but no services. 28jan07 |
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Playa Las Palmas (Playa San Pedro) Playa Las Palmas is a smaller quarter mile expanse of beach bordered by a reed lagoon and protected by rock promontories on both sides. Groves of palm trees frame this gorgeous small beach. Ruins of an old rancho are nearby. Excellent area for hiking, swimming and body surfing. Getting to it is easy since the road is new. Heading north from Pescadero to Todos Santos, turn left at the research station and follow the 2 lane dirt road to this magical, secluded beach. Gate closes at 6 p.m., so watch your time. Playa Punta Lobos Local fisherman launch their pangas in the waves at the local beach several miles outside of Todos Santos. Playa Punta Lobos is clearly marked by an access sign on the highway at Km. 54. After several kilometers, you'll spot the landmark rocky promontory and lighthouse. There is a deserted cannery at the beach's eastern end. The beach is long and perfect for strolling. Swim with caution. In the early afternoon, watch the panga fleet returning. |
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NOTICE - WARNING
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| We emphatically stress that swimming off all the beaches on the Pacific side is dangerous due to swift sea currents and powerful waves. Use caution. As you will discover along the Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos , Mexico coast, almost all roads lead to a beach and a new adventure |
| Please do not drive on any of the area's beaches. Mexican Federal law prohibits driving any motorized vehicles on any beach in Mexico. |
| Please do not litter our beaches. Always take along a plastic trash bag for your trash. Also, consider picking up any trash left by other inconsiderate people. Help keep the beaches clean and beautiful. |
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Things to Remember
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| It is important to remember a few things before beginning your Los Cabos, Baja California Sur Beach trip: Number One: There are no lifeguards here, not even at most hotel pools. So, try not to swim alone as no big lifeguard hunk wearing red Speedos is going to come to your rescue. Number Two: One won’t find a convenience store on every corner here (or on any corner for that matter), so bring lots of sunblock, sunglasses, water, snacks, bathroom tissue, film as well as a beach umbrella, snorkeling gear, sand toys, etc. And don’t forget a bag to carry your trash out in. Number Three: Certain Los Cabos beaches have seas with severe undertows, dangerous breakers, rip tides, or deep drop-offs close to shore. Pay attention to any warning signs. Number Four: Remember that it’s illegal to drive on beaches in Mexico. Environmental protectionism is growing in countries all over the world and one needs to be as sensitive here in Mexico as in the USA. In either country, a fuel spill from one’s boat or 4x4 on most beaches can result in stiff fines. |
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