Todos Santos

If you want a side excursion, it is fun to take a trip to the quaint town of Todos Santos, an artists’ colony located on the west coast about 70 kilometers north of Cabo San Lucas. This tiny town, dating back to the 1800s, exudes a Colonial ambiance with its central plaza, narrow cobbled streets, and whitewashed houses enhanced by rustic tiled roofs. Many expatriates, including many artists, have discovered the charm of this small town off the beaten path, and have settled here to open appealing boutiques, excellent restaurants, art galleries, and a few hotels. The town is located a bit inland from the ocean, but nearby you find beautiful secluded beaches. However, swimming is frequently treacherous due to pounding surf and strong undertows. If you want to come for a few nights, instead of making Todos Santos just a day trip, we recommend two hotels here, Todos Santos Inn in the heart of town, and Posada La Poza just a few kilometers from town on a coastal nature reserve. WHALE-WATCHING: Between January and March, the gray and humpback whales are frequently seen along the coast of Baja. At this time, many tour operators offer excursions out to see these majestic creatures. However, if you prefer a more in-depth experience and want to see many more whales, you need to go to the calm lagoons farther north where the gray whales come each winter to have their babies.