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Outdoors Todos Santos

Playa La Pastora

An outdoor spot in Todos Santos, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Playa La Pastora in Todos Santos
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Todos Santos, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Sea Turtle Release at Playa Las Playitas, 3.2 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Todos Santos, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sea Turtle Release at Playa Las Playitas

    Local conservation group releases hatchlings at sunset in season.

    Activity · 3.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Esquina

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

    Drinks · 6.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Hotel California

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

    Sight · 6.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Historic Centre

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

    Sight · 6.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Jazamango

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

    Food · 7.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Punta Lobos

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

    Sight · 9.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Playa La Pastora is a stop on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Todos Santos run from 26°C in January to 35°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Playa La Pastora itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Todos Santos from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Todos Santos weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Playa La Pastora, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Todos Santos, BCS, Mexico
Coordinates
23.48839, -110.27609
Destination
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur

Playa La Pastora: quick answers

How much time do you need at Playa La Pastora?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Playa La Pastora. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Playa La Pastora?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Strong currents; do not swim.

Is Playa La Pastora free?

Yes, we list Playa La Pastora as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Playa La Pastora?

Playa La Pastora is at Todos Santos, BCS, Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Playa La Pastora?

Playa La Pastora appears on Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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