La Paz tour from Cabo San Lucas: Balandra Beach & Todos Santos

Two protected beaches and a desert-to-sea contrast in one day

A full-day tour from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz takes you to Balandra Beach and Playa Coromuel, two of Baja California Sur's most recognized beaches, with a meal in La Paz and a visit to the historic town of Todos Santos. Local guides lead the route in English or Spanish, and the itinerary includes hotel pickup, bottled water, and free time to explore and photograph each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour to Playa La Paz and Todos Santos

• Pick up at hotel lobby
• Travel to La Paz (2.5 hours)
• Enjoy Playa Balandra (2 hours)
• Visit Playa Coromuel (2 hours)
• Lunch in La Paz
• Explore La Paz boardwalk and shops (4 hours)
• Visit Hotel California and surroundings in Todos Santos (45-60 minutes)
• Return to hotel or meeting point (2 hours)

The experience

The drive from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz takes two and a half hours each way, and the tour uses that time to show you the desert landscape that frames these beaches. You'll arrive first at Balandra, a protected beach where you get two hours to swim and walk the sand. The contrast (turquoise water rising out of the Baja desert) is what makes these beaches stand out in Mexico and beyond, and your guide will explain the geography as you travel.

After Balandra, you spend two hours at Playa Coromuel, another recognized beach in La Paz where you can cool off and take photographs. Then comes a meal in the city itself: the operator offers seven lunch options including fajitas, tacos, and hamburgers, and you'll have free time afterward to walk the boardwalk, photograph the giant pearl monument, browse the shops, and taste local dishes. The boardwalk overlooks the bay and gives you a sense of La Paz as the capital of pearls.

The final stop is Todos Santos, a historic town about 45 minutes to an hour away, where you'll see the famous Hotel California and can visit nearby textile and chocolate factories. The air-conditioned vehicle returns you to your hotel or the original meeting point by the end of the day. Bottled water is provided throughout the journey.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the journey.
• light snack in the morning.
• access to Balandra protected beach.
• a brief tour of the historic center of La Paz.
• lunch with seven menu options to choose from.
• free time to explore and photograph.
• a visit to Todos Santos.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Baja Fun Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see two different beaches in one day and don't want to arrange your own transport. The long drive is built into the schedule, and the guide handles the route. The 13-hour commitment works best for travelers with a full day to spare and who want to cover both the beach stops and the towns of La Paz and Todos Santos without splitting the trip across multiple days.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much time do I actually get to swim at each beach?

Balandra Beach gives you two hours in the water and on the sand. Playa Coromuel gives you another two hours. Both are protected beaches, so the water is calm.

What is Playa Balandra actually like compared to other beaches in the area?

Balandra is a protected beach known worldwide for its beauty and is included in the tour price. It sits where the desert meets the sea, creating the contrast the region is famous for.

Do I have to eat the meal included, or can I choose something else in La Paz?

The tour includes a meal with seven options to choose from (fajitas, tacos, hamburgers and others), so you pick what you want at lunch time. You also get free time in La Paz to explore and eat elsewhere if you prefer.

What is the Hotel California in Todos Santos, and how long do we spend there?

The Hotel California is a historic landmark in Todos Santos that you'll see and photograph during the 45-minute to one-hour visit to the town. It's one of the most emblematic points in the region.

Is the full 13 hours all driving, or how much is actual time at the beaches and towns?

The drive to La Paz is two and a half hours, and the return is two hours. You get two hours at Balandra, two hours at Coromuel, time for lunch and exploring La Paz, and 45 minutes to an hour in Todos Santos, with the rest spent traveling between stops.