East Cape Beaches - Los Cabos

And now for something entirely different. For those who know life off the tourist trap path, the East Coast Beaches of Los Cabos were designed for you. Full of great amenities, but not as traveled as the beaches around Cabo San Lucas, the East Coast Beaches are a delight. In fact, the culture here is entirely different, as well as the local food, from what you will find in Cabo. The reason is the terrain. It is harder to get here and things are a little harder to get than in other Baja California regions. Come here to find the real Los Cabos. Leave a different person.

There are roughly 60 miles of shoreline and many beaches in what makes up the East Cape area of Los Cabos. From Los Frailes on the south to Bahia de Los Suenos on the north - this is virgin territory. Of course, since you're off the beaten path here, the beaches are empty. But don't be too surprised when you happen upon a little town with upscale homes.

Hotels here are few and far between. There are a few fishing villages as well. Sports fishing is a big deal here with over 850 species along the East Cape. It's by far one of the world's best fishing areas.

In the towns of Buena Vista and Los Barriles, you'll find Scuba, windsurfing, snorkeling, kiteboarding, kayaking... you get the idea. This is where the extreme crowd hangs out. And with good cause - the elements compliment everything you plan.

For nature lovers, this is the perfect getaway from Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo. Fauna abounds and thrives in the great balance between land and sea. Because there is little contact from humans, animals are less fearful. This is a camera person's paradise.

And speaking of sports, wonder where the best scuba diving is in the whole Los Cabos area? So did we - but we found it! Next >>

Punta Pescadero - Los Cabos

Just as they did decades ago, people flock to Baja California to fish. One of the most beautiful bays to fish is the points at Punta Pescadero Beach in Los Cabos. It doesn't take long to get set up. Local companies can equip you and tell you the best spots along the shore to reel 'em in. Or you can just watch where the locals hang out and go 50 yards down the beach and try your luck. Chances are you'll be pulling 'em in like the locals in no time.

If you've been working your way through the East Cape beaches and small towns and villages, after Buena Vista and Los Barriles, you will come upon the breathtaking coastline of Punta Pescadero. As the name implies - this is indeed "Fishermen's Point".

Many get to Punta Pescadero by flying in. There are companies that offer packages with fly-in's and accomodation, followed by all the sports fishing you can handle.

Here, you could easily pull the car over anywhere along the coast and walk down to the beach. And, you'd be alone. A nice trip might be snorkeling several spots along the way around Punta Pescadero. We found several areas just perfect with rock outcroppings and water so crystal clear it was incredible.

There is a resort in Punta Pescadero. If you'd like, you can stop to eat at the restaurant and then head back out to enjoy the beaches. Remember to take plenty of water. There are no facilities in the area and whatever you take with you ... is it.

Punta Pescadero - BEACH INDEX:

• Sand - coral/shell/rock mix. Some debris.
• Facilities - none.
• Shade - some trees.
• Sports - snorkel, dive, surf. Use the buddy system, always.
• Notes - be adventurous! You only live once.

Coming up is one of the fun spots along the coast where they'll hang you upside down for fun - and we have a picture to prove it. Next!! >>