TODOS SANTOS, located just north of the Tropic of Cancer, marks the halfway point between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz. It’s also relatively unusual in the cape region, with great beaches in easy reach. Founded in 1723 as a Jesuit mission, the fortunes of Todos Santos have risen and fallen ever since: it was destroyed by an eighteenth-century indigenous uprising, then gained (and subsequently lost) status as a major place for sugar-cane growing. In the 1970s, with the creation of the Trans peninsular Highway, throngs of surfers came in search of giant waves, followed in the 1980s by an artistic crowd, many of whom settled here.

There’s also some great whale watching from the shore: sit on any of the beaches in the winter months and you are bound to see several of the creatures. Today, the pleasant, leisurely paced town is home to a thriving community of local and North American artists, despite undergoing rapid change: it became part of the government’s Pueblo Mágico in 2006, so tourism and infrastructure development has been ramped up and a spate of condo and hotel projects are in the works, many controversially located on the beaches.

The Church, Theater, Cultural Center & Museum and so many historic buildings are often open to the public, especially during the Historic Homes Tour. Organizations hold seminars and workshops here. The next Music Festival is going to be HUGE. A popular Art Festival is held annually. Magazines hold shoots and photo-spreads. There is a wide array of quiet Guest Rentals to choose from and longer-term Vacation Homes for rent. There are many Homes and Lots on which to find your special place.

The Southern Baja peninsula hosts several unique eco-systems that are special to us. In December we watch all the Whales migrate through our coastline. Todos Santos (All Saints) is on the Pacific coast about 45 miles north of Cabo San Lucas.

As you enter by car, Todos Santos will delight in this Oasis of palms & fruit trees producing delicious mangos, papayas, avocados & more. The fields of agriculture and our quaint (growing) village sides-up to miles of pristine, un-spoiled beaches, bird-watching, hiking, wild-life, kayak, surf, snorkel, scuba-diving, fishing… the list goes on!

There are many beautiful beaches within a 15 minute drive of Todos Santos. Playa Las Palmas and Playa Los Cerritos are great beaches for swimming and shell collecting. San Pedrito Point, Los Cerritos and other local surf breaks attract surfers from around the world. There are many accommodations both at San Pedrito and at Cerritos beach.

BEACHES; LAS POCITAS: Northwest of town, take Topete north through the palm valley (Callejon) follow the dirt road. Beautiful, yet watch for the waves and undertow when there is a big swell. This is best for surfing than for swimming. LA PASTORA: North of town, take Topete (as above) The paved road turns to dirt… Go past the Agua Blanca campground signs. Stunning Beach, best for advanced surfing. PLAYA PUNTA LOBOS: South of town at Km. 54, then west 1.5 miles to the beach.A beautiful beach used by the local fisherman, scenic and lovely. PLAYA LAS PALMAS: South of town at Km. 57, then west for 1.5 miles. One of the best beaches in southern Baja and also a good swimming beach! The property surrounding the beach is privately owned PLAYA SAN PEDRITO: South of town, west at Km. 59, then 1.5 miles to the beach. PLAYA LOS CERRITOS: Further south of Todos Santos at Km. 64. Take the dirt road 1.5 miles to the beach. Visit the beach bar, restaurant and showers. A vast stretch of beach, one of the safest beaches near Todos Santos for swimming, shell collecting or learning to surf! Fabulous summer water temperatures for swimming.