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Beach · Todos Santos, Baja California Sur
Playa Los Cerritos
Light-sand beach on the Pacific, south of Todos Santos, with waves for learning to surf and sunsets over the sea.
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About Playa Los Cerritos
Playa Los Cerritos is a long light-sand beach on the Pacific side, about 12 km south of Todos Santos. Sheltered by a rocky point to the north, it has more consistent waves than neighboring beaches, making it the most used spot in the region for learning to surf.
On the sand there are surf schools offering lessons and board rentals, some restaurants and a beach club. The northern end, by the point, usually has calmer water; along the rest of the beach the waves and currents can be strong, and flags indicate where it is safe to enter.
Between late summer and autumn, sea turtles often nest on regional beaches, and local conservation projects carry out hatchling release events on some nights, open to visitors.
Sunset over the Pacific is the busiest time at the beach.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day.
Best time
In the morning for surf lessons, when the wind is lighter; late afternoon for the sunset.
How to get there
About a 15-minute drive from Todos Santos and 50 minutes from Cabo San Lucas via Highway 19, with a signposted turnoff.
Tip
Stay at the northern end of the beach, by the rocky point, if you want to enter the water without a board.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa Los Cerritos
Is Playa Los Cerritos good for learning to surf?
Yes, it is the most used beach in the region for lessons, with schools on the sand and more consistent waves.
Can you swim at Los Cerritos?
At the northern end, by the rocks, the sea is usually calmer. On the rest of the beach, follow the flags.
Where to see turtle releases near Todos Santos?
Regional conservation projects carry out hatchling release events on some nights between late summer and autumn. Ask at the inns in Todos Santos.