Though less than two hours north of Cabo, the tiny towns of Todos Santos and Pescadero are a world away from mega resorts and spring breakers gone wild. A haven for surfers and artists, the laid-back enclaves provide pristine beaches, can’t-miss roadside taco stands, and an impressive number of yoga studios.
As if 26 oceanfront rooms on a secluded two-mile beach weren’t enough, the adults-only boutique hotel Rancho Pescadero entices guests with two pools, a nightly bonfire, and a seasonally driven restaurant dishing just-caught fish and fresh, organic produce. Try a morning yoga class or massage incorporating damiana, a shrub valued for its healing properties.
Fuel up with pastries (try the poblano chili scone) and Mexican java at Baja Beans Roasting Co. before catching a wave (or rays.
Come lunch, head to La Esquina for salads and sandos made with ingredients from the backyard garden.
Beloved Cafe Santa Fe serves an authentic taste of Northern Italy in downtown Todos Santos with wood-fired pizzas and pasta topped with organic veggies.
Stop by La Bodega de Todos Santos for vino from small, local vineyards and wineries along with house-bottled olive oil.
Keep it weird at Art & Beer, guzzling bottomless pina coladas and wandering the Burning Man-meets-Baja sculpture garden.
Make a night of it with cheap drinks and pool under a tiki hut at Sandbar.
Hang ten with a surf class or daylong “surfari” at Mario Surf School on Los Cerritos Beach.
Nature lovers hike the Sierra de la Laguna, stopping to learn about the desert wildlife, cool off at swimming holes, and recharge with a home-cooked meal at a ranch.
Adrenaline junkies head to Todos Santos Eco Adventures, where cliff-walking tours, horseback riding, and swimming with whale sharks are on the agenda.
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