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Playa Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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RegionSan Jose del Cabo
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About
About Palmilla Beach
Palmilla Beach is a protected Blue Flag cove near San Jose del Cabo with white sand and generally calmer water. Swimming and snorkeling are the main draws, making it a practical choice for visitors seeking a less hectic beach day.
Facilities along the beachfront are limited, so bring water, shade, and anything else needed for the visit. Blue Flag certification describes beach standards, not real-time ocean conditions; check the posted flag and local guidance before entering the water.
Best forFamilies, Morning Walks, Photography, Relaxing, Swimming
Crowd levelUsually quieter than central Cabo beaches; conditions vary by day
Best time to visitMorning for a cooler, quieter visit
AccessPublic beach access near the Palmilla area
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Highlights
Highlights
Calm & Swimmable WaterOne of the better-known swimmable beaches near San Jose del Cabo.
Family FriendlyA relaxed beach day option for families and easy swimming.
Scenic Palmilla ViewsSoft sand, coastal views, and a quieter resort-area feel.
Great Morning StopBest enjoyed early before the beach gets busier.
FAQs
Beach Conditions
Beach Safety
Swimming at this beach
Usually swimmableOne of the calmer, more protected beaches in Los Cabos, and among the few where swimming is normally fine. Conditions still change day to day: check the flag posted on the sand before you go in.
- Predicted tides today · Cabo San Lucas station
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- Low tide
- High tide
- Low tide
- High tide
- Modeled waves today
- 1.5 m max 15 sec max period · peak waves from SSW
- Modeled wind today
- 14 km/h max gusts up to 35 km/h · strongest wind from SE
This rating is our editorial classification of the beach itself, not a reading of today’s water. The numbers above are modeled estimates. For today, the authority is the flag flown on the sand by ZOFEMAT Los Cabos: red means stay out, yellow means extreme caution, black means the beach is closed.
Open-Meteo public model data · Checked
CICESE tide prediction · Cabo San Lucas station · Forecast for · Retrieved
Estimated from public data, not an official safety advisory. Always follow posted flags and lifeguard instructions.
Data sources
The approved editorial profile allows a model verdict; a conditional profile can never display green.
Open-Meteo Marine: modeled wave height, period, and direction.
Open-Meteo Weather: modeled 10 m wind and gusts.
CICESE Red Mareográfica: astronomical high/low tide prediction for station CSL, returned in UTC over the NBMI reference and converted to Cabo local time. Timing can vary along the coast.
Jellyfish Watch
Marine Life Watch
Jellyfish Watch
Elevated activityRecent nearby sightings suggest extra caution before entering the water.
Reports this month
No community reports have been submitted for this beach this month.
Nearby public observations- Indo-Pacific Man-O-War 7 days ago - 24.2 mi away
- Indo-Pacific Man-O-War 25 days ago - 46.3 mi away
- Indo-Pacific Man-O-War 28 days ago - 15.3 mi away
Estimated from public data, not an official safety advisory.
Data sources
Sources: iNaturalist public observations and Open-Meteo Marine - refreshed 4 hours ago
Location
Location
Playa Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Recommended Duration2-4 hours
Best Time to VisitMorning for a cooler, quieter visit
Quick Tips
Quick Tips
Bring water, shade, and sun protection because facilities are limited.
Check the posted daily flag before swimming.
Arrive early because parking capacity is not published.
Amenities
Amenities
Limited FacilitiesBring water, shade, and the other necessities for your visit.
Public Beach AccessFollow the signed access near the Palmilla area.
Blue Flag BeachRecognized in the destination's 2026 Blue Flag beach guide.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Simple beach-day activities that fit the setting and conditions.
Beach Conditions
Beach Safety
Swimming at this beach
Usually swimmableOne of the calmer, more protected beaches in Los Cabos, and among the few where swimming is normally fine. Conditions still change day to day: check the flag posted on the sand before you go in.
- Predicted tides today · Cabo San Lucas station
-
- Low tide
- High tide
- Low tide
- High tide
- Modeled waves today
- 1.5 m max 15 sec max period · peak waves from SSW
- Modeled wind today
- 14 km/h max gusts up to 35 km/h · strongest wind from SE
This rating is our editorial classification of the beach itself, not a reading of today’s water. The numbers above are modeled estimates. For today, the authority is the flag flown on the sand by ZOFEMAT Los Cabos: red means stay out, yellow means extreme caution, black means the beach is closed.
Open-Meteo public model data · Checked
CICESE tide prediction · Cabo San Lucas station · Forecast for · Retrieved
Estimated from public data, not an official safety advisory. Always follow posted flags and lifeguard instructions.
Data sources
The approved editorial profile allows a model verdict; a conditional profile can never display green.
Open-Meteo Marine: modeled wave height, period, and direction.
Open-Meteo Weather: modeled 10 m wind and gusts.
CICESE Red Mareográfica: astronomical high/low tide prediction for station CSL, returned in UTC over the NBMI reference and converted to Cabo local time. Timing can vary along the coast.
Jellyfish Watch
Marine Life Watch
Jellyfish Watch
Elevated activityRecent nearby sightings suggest extra caution before entering the water.
Reports this month
No community reports have been submitted for this beach this month.
Nearby public observations- Indo-Pacific Man-O-War 7 days ago - 24.2 mi away
- Indo-Pacific Man-O-War 25 days ago - 46.3 mi away
- Indo-Pacific Man-O-War 28 days ago - 15.3 mi away
Estimated from public data, not an official safety advisory.
Data sources
Sources: iNaturalist public observations and Open-Meteo Marine - refreshed 4 hours ago
Safety & Conditions
Safety & Conditions
Quick read before you go. Conditions can change by day, so check local flags before entering the water.
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Recommended Duration2-4 hours
Best Time to VisitMorning for a cooler, quieter visit
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