Baja: Recs
ABOUT
Best time to visit Baja depends on what you’re interested in doing- January-March has the best whale watching, June-August has the best surf, and Nov-Dec has the calmest waters for kayaking.
My friends and I traveled to Baja, Mexico in May 2021 and stayed in Todos Santos. I enjoyed it so much I returned to stay a second time, 5 years later, in April 2026.
ACCOMODATION
We went to Todos Santos in part to stay at Hotel San Cristóbal. The hotel lived up to the hype- beautiful architecture/design, thoughtful service and unbelievable food. Other accommodation options include:
FOOD
Higher-End
Benno: The restaurant at Hotel San Cristóbal. You can make a dinner reservation even if you’re not staying there and it is worth it.
El Mirador: Oceanview restaurant, food wasn’t the best but worth the view.
Jazamango: Farm to table restaurant, you can walk around the grounds before eating.
Hierbabuena: Little far south from Todos but another well regarded farm to table spot.
The Green Room: On the beach, very picturesque (a bit north of Todos), make a reservation and request a fire-pit for sunset.
Flora Farms: Went here while saying in Cabo, not Baja (it’s in San Jose Del Cabo proper) highly sought after farm to table spot with live music, gardens you can walk around, a bar and outdoor seating.
Casual
Barracuda Cantina: Best tacos in Baja, was featured on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles.
El Compa Chava: Local spot for ceviche, the food was incredible.
Los Adobes: Recommended dinner spot in town.
Caffe Todos Santos: Cute cafe on the main drag (street covered in flags) in downtown Todos Santos.
La Esquina: Local brunch spot in town.
DRINKS
Alquimia: Sometimes has live music, outdoor seating.
La Morena: Good spot for drinks, in Todos town.
La Copa Cocina & Bar: Dinner spot with a good bar in Todos town.
Barracuda Cantina (for drinks): Sometimes has live music, but closes early.
ACTIVITIES
Day Trip to Isla Espiritu Santo: Mexico’s biggest national park, highlight of our trip. In the colder months you can swim with Whale Sharks, in the warmer months you can swim with Sea Lions.
Hike Punta Lobos: 4 miles round trip starting at Hotel San Cristóbal beach.
Playa Los Cerritos: Can rent surfboards or even take surf classes for about 25 USD per hour.
Playa San Pedrito: In the same area as Cerritos, another good spot for surfing.
Release Baby Sea Turtles: Can only do this Dec-April.
Playa Balandra: Hour drive from Todos, but considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. Need to get tickets ahead of time, as entrance is limited.
Cabo Pulmo National Park: Closer to Cabo than to Todos, but another beautiful national park.
