Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos Beaches Guide
Beaches along San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
La Playita, El Estero, Playa Hotelera and Costa Azul Beach.
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San José del Cabo Beach Guide
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Playa Costa Azul in the Foreground and Playa Hotelera in the Background - San José del Cabo
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La Playita (The Little Beach)
Near San José del Cabo, La Playita is the home of La Playa Sportfishing, the local cooperative Panga Fishing Fleet. Although this area is not recommended for swimming, it's an excellent place to watch fishermen with their catch. Many of the men you see are fourth and fifth generation fishermen and are as comfortable with a handline as they are with your state of the art rod and reel. Follow the "Pueblo La Playa" turnoff two miles to the small settlement. The road intersects at a three way fork; take the right hand turn just before the market. The beach is in clear view from the road.
El Estero
Beginning at the East end of the Playa Hotelera (Hotel Beach) in San José del Cabo, one will find San José’s famed estuary. The freshwater lagoon has over three hundred and fifty species of wildlife and lush vegetation. Fed by underground aquifers, the river and lagoon are one of the few oases in the otherwise nearly desolate lower Baja peninsula. For a little exploring, one may still rent a variety of concessions including horses, mountain bikes, kayaks or ATVs adjacent to the Presidente Inter-continental Los Cabos Resort, which borders the estuary. Kayaking in the lagoon is an option de-pending on the water level.
Playa Hotelera
This stretch of sand runs from the estuary west past the new Royal Solaris hotel, continuing until it reaches the Costa Azul beach. Playa Hotelera beaches are generally not recommended for swimming due to a fairly consistent body thumping shore break and a deep inshore drop-off. Most of the hotels in this region feature fine pools and beach side activities, excluding swimming in the ocean. On the west end of Playa Hotelera are Plazas Garuffi and Caracol where one can find many terrific shops and restaurants. On the beach below the Plaza are public palapas for shade and across from the plaza is a wonderful children’s park with lots of play equipment, a small carpeted soccer stadium, water park fountains to play in (when turned on) and fine plantings of native flora.
Chi-Chi's Beach Club at Playa Las Palmas - on the beach in San Jose del Cabo, Los Cabos, Mexico. Please note that this restaurant is CLOSED as of February 1, 2004. We will update the site when open again.
Playa Costa Azul (Blue Coast Beach) - As we continue southwest down the coast we come to Costa Azul and Bahía Palmilla. In this half mile stretch before Palmilla Bay is the world famous surf break called Costa Azul. Exit the highway at Km. 28.5, right at the bridge, and proceed to the beach. There's a surf camp, rental cabañas, beach restaurant, convenience store and services. |
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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 Los Cabos 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 Baja 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 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 México. Environmental protectionism is growing in countries all over the world and one needs to be as sensitive here in México 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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Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico - Last Revision - March 3, 2004
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