Where is Balandra Beach?
Balandra Beach is one of South Baja California’s most beautiful beaches. It has even been considered one of the world’s favorite beaches in several press publications, including National Geographic. It’s about a 30-minute drive north of La Paz, the state’s capital, and around 3.5 hours from Cabo San Lucas.
Its crystal-clear waters, white soft sand, desert backdrop, and facing Espiritu Santo Island making its shoreline a spectacular sight! Balandra Beach is on the Sea of Cortez side of the peninsula, and being a closed bay, its waters are shallow, warm, and a safe place for family trips with small children. You can even walk from one side of the bay to the other.
Things to do at Balandra Beach?
The most iconic thing to do in Balandra Beach is taking a photo at the mushroom-shaped rock on the edge of the bay, Balandra’s famous landmark. The bay is surrounded by hills, which makes a f¡great opportunity to hike up and enjoy the view from above. If you stay for the sunset and climb up, you will not be disappointed. If you can bring a kayak or paddleboard, the place is great for these activities, and it’s hard to find rentals.
Things to remember
Bring your own food and drinks; there are no convenience stores closeby. Sometimes you can find a food truck or locals selling snacks but don’t count on it. This is a safe place to visit; you will find police watching over, ensuring everyone is safe. Since this is a popular spot, you may even find marines patrolling the area. This is normal and nothing to worry about. There is no dangerous wildlife but shuffle your feet often to avoid stepping on some animals since this is a shallow warm pool.
Enjoy Balandra!
