The Beaches of San Jose del Cabo
El Encanto Suites and Spa is located a short driving distance from some of San Jose's greatest beaches, here we've gathered our person recomendations for your visit!
La Playita (The Little Beach) Near San José del Cabo, La Playita is the home of La Playa Sportfishing, the local cooperative Panga Fishing Fleet. Although this area is not recommended for swimming, it's an excellent place to watch fishermen with their catch. Many of the men you see are fourth and fifth generation fishermen and are as comfortable with a handline as they are with your state of the art rod and reel. Follow the "Pueblo La Playa" turnoff two miles to the small settlement. The road intersects at a three way fork; take the right hand turn just before the market. The beach is in clear view from the road. El Estero Beginning at the East end of the Playa Hotelera (Hotel Beach) in San José del Cabo, one will find San José’s famed estuary. The freshwater lagoon has over three hundred and fifty species of wildlife and lush vegetation. Fed by underground aquifers, the river and lagoon are one of the few oases in the otherwise nearly desolate lower Baja peninsula. For a little exploring, one may still rent a variety of concessions including horses, mountain bikes, kayaks or ATVs adjacent to the Presidente Inter-continental Los Cabos Resort, which borders the estuary. Kayaking in the lagoon is an option de-pending on the water level. Playa Hotelera This stretch of sand runs from the estuary west past the new Royal Solaris hotel, continuing until it reaches the Costa Azul beach. Playa Hotelera beaches are generally not recommended for swimming due to a fairly consistent body thumping shore break and a deep inshore drop-off. Most of the hotels in this region feature fine pools and beach side activities, excluding swimming in the ocean. On the west end of Playa Hotelera are Plazas Garuffi and Caracol where one can find many terrific shops and restaurants. On the beach below the Plaza are public palapas for shade and across from the plaza is a wonderful children’s park with lots of play equipment, a small carpeted soccer stadium, water park fountains to play in (when turned on) and fine plantings of native flora. Playa Costa Azul (Blue Coast Beach) - As we continue southwest down the coast we come to Costa Azul and Bahía Palmilla. In this half mile stretch before Palmilla Bay is the world famous surf break called Costa Azul. Exit the highway at Km. 28.5, right at the bridge, and proceed to the beach. There's a surf camp, rental cabañas, beach restaurant, convenience store and services.
