Aerial view of Playa La Concha in La Paz: a small cove with a reef near the shore, a pier and a hotel among palms

    Playa La Concha

    A small cove between hotels, 10 minutes from La Paz, with a reef seen from the sand

    Playa La Concha
    A small cove between hotels, 10 minutes from La Paz, with a reef seen from the sand

    About

    About Playa La Concha

    Playa La Concha is a small bay at km 5 of the La Paz to Pichilingue road, about 10 minutes from the city by car. A bike lane and footpaths reach it, and the Playa Bus from the malecón stops here (30 pesos in 2025). The beach takes its name from the hotel beside it, La Concha Beach Hotel & Club, and lies less than 300 m from Playa El Caimancito.

    Access is free but easy to miss: you enter by a narrow alley, and the sand sits between hotels. The municipality counts only three or four palapas and advises bringing your own food, drinks and shade; pets are not allowed. A reef you can see from the beach makes this a snorkel spot, and kayaks and paddleboards are the other listed activities. A dive centre beside the hotel rents gear, and the hotel sells a day pass to its beach club (500 pesos for adults in July 2026).

    Federal sampling in June 2026 classed the water as fit for recreational use, while a citizen monitoring programme shows a weaker long-term record. After heavy rain the state health agency asks people to stay out of La Paz’s urban beaches, from El Conchalito to El Caimancito, for four days because of storm runoff, so in hurricane season check before you go.

    Sources: La Paz municipal tourism office · COFEPRIS beach water monitoring, summer 2026 · POSTA BCS, snorkel beaches (2025) · POSTA BCS, beaches on foot or by bike (2025) · POSTA BCS, Playa Bus (2025) · POSTA BCS, hotel profile (2026) · BCS Noticias, runoff advisory (2026) · Swim Guide, La Paz Waterkeeper. Reviewed October 12, 2026.

    Best forFamilies, Quick Stops, Relaxing, Snorkeling
    Crowd levelA local beach where families gather, mainly on weekends and holidays
    Best time to visitWeekdays, when it is quieter; skip the days after heavy summer rain
    AccessFree public beach reached by a pedestrian alley; no stated hours

    Highlights

    Highlights

    A reef you can see from the sandThe reef is visible from the beach, which makes this small bay one of the snorkel beaches of La Paz.
    Ten minutes from townAt km 5 of the Pichilingue road: drive, cycle the bike lane, walk or take the Playa Bus from the malecón.
    Free, if you find the way inThe entrance is a narrow alley that is easy to miss; the beach is public even though it sits between hotels.
    El Caimancito next doorThe neighbouring beach is less than 300 m away.

    FAQs

    In La Paz, at km 5 of the road to Pichilingue, about 10 minutes from the city by car and less than 300 m from Playa El Caimancito. It is in the municipality of La Paz, not in Los Cabos.

    Yes. The municipality lists access as free, and the beach is not closed to the public even though hotel guests use it. You reach the sand by a narrow pedestrian alley.

    A reef you can see from the beach makes it a snorkel spot, and a dive centre beside the hotel rents gear. Whether to get in the water depends on the day: check current notices first, above all after heavy rain.

    Walk or cycle along the bike lane, or take the Playa Bus from the malecón, which charged 30 pesos in 2025 and runs from 8:00 with the last return around 18:00.

    Beach Conditions

    Beach Safety

    Swimming at this beach

    Depends on the day

    Sometimes swimmable, sometimes not — it depends on the surf that day. Check the flag posted on the sand, and stay out of the water where no flag is posted.

    Modeled waves today
    0.2 m max 5 sec max period · peak waves from W
    Modeled wind today
    20 km/h max gusts up to 26 km/h · strongest wind from WSW

    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

    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.

    Jellyfish Watch

    Marine Life Watch

    Jellyfish Watch

    Elevated activity

    Recent nearby sightings suggest extra caution before entering the water.

    Estimated from public data, not an official safety advisory.

    Data sources

    Sources: iNaturalist public observations and Open-Meteo Marine - refreshed 3 hours ago

    Location

    Location

    Playa La Concha, Carretera La Paz–Pichilingue km 5, La Paz, Baja California Sur

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    Plan Your Visit

    Plan Your Visit

    Recommended Duration2-3 hours
    Best Time to VisitWeekdays, when it is quieter; skip the days after heavy summer rain

    Quick Tips

    Quick Tips

    Look for the narrow alley by the hotel; the entrance is easy to miss.
    Bring shade, water and food: there are only three or four palapas.
    Use biodegradable sunscreen and take your rubbish with you, as the beach rules ask.
    Skip it for a few days after a summer storm.

    Amenities

    Amenities

    A few palapasThe municipality counts three or four; bring your own shade, food and drinks.
    Dive centre and gear rentalBeside the hotel; it rents snorkel gear.
    Playa BusRuns from the malecón from 8:00, with the last return around 18:00 (2025 times); 30 pesos.

    Things To Do

    Things To Do

    Simple beach-day activities that fit the setting and conditions.

    Snorkel the reefBring a mask or rent gear at the dive centre beside the hotel.
    Kayak or paddleboardBoth are on the municipality’s list of activities for this bay.
    Walk or cycle from townA bike lane and footpaths reach the beach.
    Spend the day at the hotel clubThe hotel sells outside visitors a day pass to its beach club: 500 pesos for adults, 300 for children aged 5 to 10 (July 2026).

    Beach Conditions

    Beach Safety

    Swimming at this beach

    Depends on the day

    Sometimes swimmable, sometimes not — it depends on the surf that day. Check the flag posted on the sand, and stay out of the water where no flag is posted.

    Modeled waves today
    0.2 m max 5 sec max period · peak waves from W
    Modeled wind today
    20 km/h max gusts up to 26 km/h · strongest wind from WSW

    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

    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.

    Jellyfish Watch

    Marine Life Watch

    Jellyfish Watch

    Elevated activity

    Recent nearby sightings suggest extra caution before entering the water.

    Estimated from public data, not an official safety advisory.

    Data sources

    Sources: iNaturalist public observations and Open-Meteo Marine - refreshed 3 hours ago

    Safety & Conditions

    Safety & Conditions

    Quick read before you go. Conditions can change by day, so check local flags before entering the water.

    Stay out after heavy rainThe state health agency asks people to avoid La Paz’s urban beaches for four days after heavy rain because of runoff.
    Check water-quality noticesFederal sampling in June 2026 found the water fit for bathing; a citizen programme shows a weaker long-term record.
    A narrow way inThe access alley is narrow and easy to miss; allow time to find it.
    No petsThe municipal rules for this beach do not allow pets.

    Location

    Location

    Playa La Concha, Carretera La Paz–Pichilingue km 5, La Paz, Baja California Sur

    Get DirectionsOpen Map

    Plan Your Visit

    Plan Your Visit

    Recommended Duration2-3 hours
    Best Time to VisitWeekdays, when it is quieter; skip the days after heavy summer rain

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    In La Paz, at km 5 of the road to Pichilingue, about 10 minutes from the city by car and less than 300 m from Playa El Caimancito. It is in the municipality of La Paz, not in Los Cabos.