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Baja California Sur, Mexico

Todos Santos

One or two nights for galleries, surf beaches and a long dinner. We have mapped 3 sights, 1 activity and 2 outdoor spots here, each with a reason to go.

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Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Places
9

3 See · 1 Do · 2 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz

Best season
Nov – Apr

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

35°C / 95°F avg high

Coolest month
January

26°C / 78°F avg high

Wettest month
September

about 108 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Todos Santos

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Todos Santos in Centro. 2 of them are free.

  • Historic Centre in Todos SantosPhoto: Guaycura Hotel Beach Club Spa · Google
    See

    Historic Centre

    Pueblo Mágico of adobe buildings, galleries and the mission church around the plaza.

    • Centro
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Hotel California in Todos SantosPhoto: Hotel California Todos Santos · Google
    See

    Hotel California

    Mid-century hotel on Calle Juárez with a courtyard bar and boutique.

    • Centro
    • $$
    • 45 min
    • Afternoon
  • Punta Lobos in Todos SantosPhoto: Anallely Delgado · Google
    See

    Punta Lobos

    Fishermen launch pangas through the surf here; buy the catch when boats return.

    Tip Boats land around midday to early afternoon.

    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Midday

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Todos Santos in Las Playitas.

  • Sea Turtle Release at Playa Las Playitas in Todos SantosPhoto: Tortugueros Las Playitas A.C. · Google
    Do

    Sea Turtle Release at Playa Las Playitas

    Local conservation group releases hatchlings at sunset in season.

    Tip Hatchling season is roughly Dec to Apr.

    • Las Playitas
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Sunset

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Todos Santos.

  • Playa Los Cerritos in Todos SantosPhoto: MISAEL MONTELONGO · Google
    Outdoors

    Playa Los Cerritos

    Sheltered Pacific beach with beginner surf, board rentals and beach bars.

    Tip The safest swimming beach near town.

    • El Pescadero
    • $
    • 4 hr
    • Morning
  • Playa La Pastora in Todos SantosPhoto: Esteban Moran · Google
    Outdoors

    Playa La Pastora

    Long empty Pacific beach and surf break north of town, good for walks and whales offshore.

    Tip Strong currents; do not swim.

    • Free
    • 1.5 hr
    • Sunset

Eat

2 places to eat across Centro and El Pescadero, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Jazamango in Todos SantosPhoto: Stebs · Google
    Eat

    Jazamango

    Javier Plascencia's garden restaurant with wood-fired Baja cooking from local farms.

    • Centro
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Dinner
  • Baja Beans in Todos SantosPhoto: Baja Beans the Original Café/Store · Google
    Eat

    Baja Beans

    Roastery café in El Pescadero with breakfast and a Sunday market.

    • El Pescadero
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Breakfast

Drink

1 bar or café in La Poza for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • La Esquina in Todos SantosPhoto: La Esquina · Google
    Drink

    La Esquina

    Open-air café and juice bar near the beach, a casual gathering spot.

    • La Poza
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Morning

How to fit Todos Santos into a trip

Todos Santos is stop 2 of 3 on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route. Follow it as-is or lift Todos Santos into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Todos Santos month by month

Average daily highs run from 26°C / 78°F in January to 35°C / 95°F in July. September is the wettest month, with about 108 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Todos Santos weather and the best time to visit →

Near Todos Santos

2 other destinations from our guides within about 100 km (62 mi), measured in a straight line.

Todos Santos questions, answered

How many days do you need in Todos Santos?

Our route notes suggest 1–2 nights in Todos Santos. On our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 8-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 14 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Todos Santos best known for?

One or two nights for galleries, surf beaches and a long dinner. Standouts on our list: Historic Centre (Pueblo Mágico of adobe buildings, galleries and the mission church around the plaza); Hotel California (Mid-century hotel on Calle Juárez with a courtyard bar and boutique); Punta Lobos (Fishermen launch pangas through the surf here; buy the catch when boats return).

When is the best time to visit Todos Santos?

Our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route is best Nov – Apr. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (35°C / 95°F), the coolest in January (26°C / 78°F) and the most rain in September (about 108 mm).

What are the best things to do in Todos Santos?

Start with Historic Centre, Hotel California, Playa Los Cerritos, Punta Lobos and Sea Turtle Release at Playa Las Playitas. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 3 sights, 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Todos Santos?

Our picks: Jazamango (Centro); Baja Beans (El Pescadero).

What is near Todos Santos?

The closest destinations in our guides are Los Cabos (about 66 km / 41 mi) and La Paz (about 78 km / 48 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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