Surfing Playa Los Cerritos

Playa Cerritos is located about 15min drive south from Todos Santos on Baja California’s Pacific Coast or about 45 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. If heading towards Todos Santos from Cabo San Lucas, take the Transpeninsluar Highways until you near KM64 and look out for the road signs to Playa Los Cerritos.
The road from the highway to the beach is a dirt road stretch for about 3km all the way to the sand parking lot. The road is in decent condition and opens to all vehicles.

By Air – The closest airports to Los Cerritos are at La Paz and Los Cabos, both approximately 1.5 hour drive south and north respectively. A recent Skycanner search found round-trip flights from Mexico City to both airports in Southern Baja, direct flight only, starting at around US $150 round trip for travel in 3 months – from the major cities of the United States, direct flight round try are around US $300. Detailed information about flights and flying to/from Mexico coming soon.

By Bus – To get to Baja California Sur, your best bet is to fly there (see above); the bus trip to Los Cerritos is a long and slow journey. Buses from Tijuana via La Paz can take up to 30 hours.

By Car – Driving to Mexico from the United States, Belize or Guatemala will take you several hours but it can be the starting point for an epic #vanlife journey down the coast and throughout Central America. Obviously this is the dream and preference but just about any other car will also be ok. From the US boarder take Highway 1 for a little over 20 hours before arriving at Highway 19 for 1 hour more. Keep an eye out for KM64 sign to head to the coast… It is generally safe to drive in Mexico as long as you stick to the main roads and drive only during the day. Never drive at night. Traveling by car throughout the country allows you to travel at your own leisure and comfort. Additional information about driving in Mexico coming soon.

By Rental – If you want to make the most of your surf trip and Mexican experience then you’re going to need a car. This gives you more flexibility and allows you to surf the breaks you want and on your own time. From our experience as much as the local bus is a great adventure, sometimes it’s difficult to access all the spots you want to go via bus. Read our guide to Car Rental in Mexico Coming Soon to learn all there is to know about car rental. Connect now to Skycanner to compare all the rental company available and get the best price.

By Ferry – If you are coming from the mainland of Mexico (Ferry Ports in Mazaltan and Los Michis) to Baja California (Ferry Port in La Paz) and vice versa, there are a number of ferries available daily. Ferry times will vary depending on the service and can take anywhere from 3 hours up to 18 hours each way. Visit ferrytmc.com for the timetable and pricing.

By Taxi – Taxis are familiar to picking up surfers in these areas and most come equipped with roof racks and tie downs – beware you might want to handle your precious sled as some taxi drivers will have little care for your surfboard. If you can speak a little Spanish this will also go a long way to negotiating a good price which we recommend you do upfront as no meter is available. Generally speaking in comparison to most major countries, the taxis here in Mexico are reasonably priced and it’s not uncommon for your taxi driver to wait at the break while you surf then drop you back home after.

By Local Bus – For those on a tight budget or even just looking for a good local adventure, the local buses are for you. The local bus operates between La Paz, Todos Santos, Los Cabos and all other major destinations. Unfortunately the services are limited and will simply not allow you to see everything there is to see on this incredible coast line.

During the months of May and June in Baja California Sur the water can be cool due to cool moving currents and requires a decent 3/2 steamer. Outside of these months the water is much warmer and generally boardshorts or a spring suit is all that is needed.
Weather wise the area has a pleasant, temperate climate for most of the year. The winter months of January through February see cool nights and warm, dry day time temperatures. The summer months of June to August are hot and can be wet with August receiving the highest average rainfall throughout the year.

We suggest you follow the links here or here to check out the swell and current conditions for Cerritos and any other of your favourite spots.

Hierbabuena is an amazing restaurant with THE BEST food by far around. They grow everything right there at their garden. Arrive before sunset to enjoy the gorgeous view at this rustic and lovely farm – vegan options are available | hierbabuenarestaurante.com

Freesouls Cerritos This off the beaten path restaurant/pool bar with free wifi is pricy but absolutely worth it. Try their flat bread pizza, wonderful drinks and a nice refreshing dip in the salt water rooftop pool while you’re waiting for your cocktails to arrive. The staff is super friendly and not to mention view of Cerritos Beach in one direction and the desert mountains the other. Simply Amazing | Check the reviews on TripAdvisor | 624-191-4666

Baja Beans is a sweet coffeeplace with very goo food and a great market every Saturday | www.bajabeanscoffee.com

Travelling with a surfboard: If you are weighing up the cost of flying with your surfboard vs purchasing or even renting a board once you arrive in Mexico, then this may assist with your decision. Most airlines will charge anywhere from US $25 to $150 per flight for a surfboard. It also depends on your mode of transport once you arrive in Mexico. If you have your own car or van then it may be worth taking your favourite surfboards from home. However, if your main mode of transport is going to be bus, keep in mind most bus lines will more than likely treat your precious quiver like any other baggage item, so be prepared fro dings, and plenty of them. It may be worthwhile buying some cheaper local boards. Most surf shops in coastal towns sell second hand boards and keep an eye out on Facebook groups also. Also if you happen to have a layover in LA you may even have time to pickup a fresh board in California for a decent price before starting the surf trip.

Telephone: Mexico’s telephone network is well-developed in comparison to other Latin American countries. Mexico offers a whole range of telephone services from simple land-line telephone services to high-speed internet services. Prepay cell phones are a simple way to communicate and have no lock in contract. Telcel, AT&T, Movistar and Virgin Mobile SIM cards each cost between $50 and $150 pesos and sometimes include some data within that.

Internet: Just about every town and city in Mexico has at least one Internet Cafe. Look for signs reading “Acceso a Internet” or “Cibernautica” or “Cibercafe.” Charges range from approx. US$1 an hour to US$3 an hour, depending on the location. Most restaurants and hotels offer free Wi-Fi.

Exchanging Currency: Mexico has plenty ATMs which dispense usually both pesos and US dollars. Many of the restaurants, hotels and shops in Mexico accept credit cards. During business hours, banks and Casas de Cambio will buy traveler’s checks and foreign cash from you as well, although it does take time, so you’re better off using ATMs.

Travel Insurance: We recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance when you are visiting Mexico. Health services and treatment normally covered under other countries medical system are not available in Mexico. Generally, travel insurance MUST be purchased within the country where you are a resident BEFORE prior to travelling.

Medical Attention: Most larger towns and popular tourist locations have local, government-run, health centers. Private clinics can also be found, both with English-speaking staff available.