The Baja California Peninsula, extending south from the U.S. state of California, is home to two states of Mexico: Baja California and Baja California Sur (referred to by locals as Baja Sur or BCS).
The Pacific Ocean is on the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula. Its east coast is separated from mainland Mexico by the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Sea of California. This sea has more than 900 islands, 244 of which have UNESCO World Heritage bio-reserve status. The Sea of Cortez was once referred to by Jacques Cousteau as “the aquarium of the world” due to its abundance of sea life, including whale sharks, sea lions, dolphins and more than 800 species of fish.
When to visit: The best time to see whale sharks is Oct – Feb; best time for sport fishing Sept – December; high tourist season begins in December
Get there: La Paz Airport (LAP) has limited daily flights from other cities in Mexico; or fly to Los Cabos (SJD) two hours south. To get to Ensenada from the U.S., you can take a bus from San Ysidro.
What to do: In La Paz, swim with whale sharks and sea lions in Isla Espiritu Santo, have sunset drinks and chocolate clams overlooking the Bay of La Paz, and discover Playa Balandra’s uniquely shallow lagoon. The colorful beach town and pueblo magico of Todos Santos is a playground for surfers, artists and foodies. Further north, see grey whales in San Ignacio, visit the beaches of Rosarito, and follow Mexico’s wine route in the Valle de Guadalupe. And of course, the resort towns of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas are well-known to beachlovers the world over.
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