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    San Pedro Beach

    A palm-oasis beach at km 57: ten-minute walk to a wide strand, day use, rough surf

    San Pedro Beach
    A palm-oasis beach at km 57: ten-minute walk to a wide strand, day use, rough surf

    About

    About San Pedro Beach

    Playa Las Palmas, listed by the La Paz tourism office as Playa San Pedrito de las Palmas and filed here as San Pedro Beach, is the palm-grove beach south of Todos Santos. Turn off Highway 19 at km 57, by the Campo Experimental building, follow about a mile of dirt road to a parking area at the edge of the palm grove, and walk an easy ten minutes through the palms to a big sand beach beside a freshwater lagoon. The surrounding land is private and the beach is strictly day use, with no overnight camping.

    It is one of the best beaches in southern Baja, framed by palms with the lagoon behind, and people come for picnics, birds and the surf, a fast, heavy beach break for intermediate and advanced riders. The Pacific here is usually too rough for a casual swim: a man nearly drowned in the rocky section in June 2023, and another died here in July 2026. Enjoy the water from the sand unless you know exactly what you are doing.

    Gray and humpback whales pass close to shore from October to April. There are no services at all, so bring shade, water and everything you need, and take your trash out with you.

    Sources: La Paz tourism office · Baja Bound · Journal del Pacífico · TodosSantos.cc · Go La Paz, Todos Santos · Go La Paz, beaches · BCS Noticias (2023) · Palabra BCS (2026)

    Best forPhotography, Scenic Views, Sunsets, Walking, Whale Watching
    Crowd levelQuiet; picnics, birders and a few surfers
    Best time to visitMorning for the walk and the birds; October to April for whales
    AccessDay-use beach across private land, ten-minute walk from parking

    Highlights

    Highlights

    The palm oasisA freshwater lagoon and groves of palms right behind the sand, a rare sight on this desert coast.
    Walk in through the palmsFrom the parking area it is an easy ten-minute walk through the grove to the beach.
    A big sand beachA wide strand between the lagoon and the rocks, rated one of the best beaches in southern Baja.
    SunsetThe palms, the lagoon and the Pacific in the last light.

    FAQs

    Almost. The La Paz tourism office lists this palm-grove beach as Playa San Pedrito de las Palmas, while the surf point 2.7 km south-east is Playa San Pedrito El Estero. Locals call this one Las Palmas or San Pedro.

    The Pacific here is usually too rough for a casual swim: a man nearly drowned in the rocky section in June 2023 and another died here in July 2026. Enjoy the beach from the sand.

    Take Highway 19 south from Todos Santos to the km 57 marker, by the Campo Experimental building, and follow about a mile of dirt road to the parking area at the edge of the palm grove. From there it is an easy ten-minute walk to the beach.

    No. The beach is across private land and is strictly day use, with no overnight camping.

    Beach Conditions

    Beach Safety

    Swimming at this beach

    Not a swimming beach

    Not for swimming at any time. Open Pacific water with strong currents and shore break year-round. Beautiful to walk and to photograph — do not go in.

    Rip current safety level · permanent editorial override
    High
    Modeled waves today
    2.0 m max 14 sec max period · peak waves from SW
    Modeled wind today
    11 km/h max gusts up to 28 km/h · strongest wind from WNW

    Editorial safety profile override · 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 safety profile permanently overrides model conditions for this beach.

    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 1 second ago

    Location

    Location

    Playa Las Palmas (San Pedrito de las Palmas), Km 57 Highway 19, Todos Santos

    Get DirectionsOpen Map

    Plan Your Visit

    Plan Your Visit

    Recommended Duration2-4 hours
    Best Time to VisitMorning for the walk and the birds; October to April for whales

    Quick Tips

    Quick Tips

    Wear shoes for the walk through the palms and bring shade for the sand.
    Go in the morning; it is a day-use beach and the light on the lagoon is best then.
    Stay out of the water unless you are an experienced surfer.

    Amenities

    Amenities

    No servicesNothing on the beach; bring shade, water and food.
    Day use onlyNo overnight camping; the land around the beach is private.
    Parking at the palmsA parking area at the edge of the grove, then a walk of about a quarter mile.

    Things To Do

    Things To Do

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

    PicnicDay use only: bring lunch, take everything back out.
    BirdwatchingThe lagoon and the palms; the municipality lists flora and fauna watching here.
    SurfA fast, heavy beach break for intermediate and advanced surfers.
    Whale watchingGray and humpback whales close to shore from October to April.

    Beach Conditions

    Beach Safety

    Swimming at this beach

    Not a swimming beach

    Not for swimming at any time. Open Pacific water with strong currents and shore break year-round. Beautiful to walk and to photograph — do not go in.

    Rip current safety level · permanent editorial override
    High
    Modeled waves today
    2.0 m max 14 sec max period · peak waves from SW
    Modeled wind today
    11 km/h max gusts up to 28 km/h · strongest wind from WNW

    Editorial safety profile override · 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 safety profile permanently overrides model conditions for this beach.

    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 1 second ago

    Safety & Conditions

    Safety & Conditions

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

    Rough surfUsually too rough for a casual swim; a near-drowning in 2023 and a drowning in July 2026 were reported here.
    The rocky sectionThe 2023 rescue happened among the rocks; keep to the sand.
    Private landAccess is allowed for day use; respect the rules and the gate.
    Pack out your trashThe municipality asks visitors to keep the beach clean.

    Location

    Location

    Playa Las Palmas (San Pedrito de las Palmas), Km 57 Highway 19, Todos Santos

    Get DirectionsOpen Map

    Plan Your Visit

    Plan Your Visit

    Recommended Duration2-4 hours
    Best Time to VisitMorning for the walk and the birds; October to April for whales

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Almost. The La Paz tourism office lists this palm-grove beach as Playa San Pedrito de las Palmas, while the surf point 2.7 km south-east is Playa San Pedrito El Estero. Locals call this one Las Palmas or San Pedro.