Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos Beaches Guide
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Westin Beach (the eastern part of Playa Buenos Aires)
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Note: May 2007 - Most of this beach now fronts golf course, and resort development and construction. The privacy that previously available on this strech of beach is no longer available.
We are calling this area Westin Beach, but it is part of a long stretch of beach called Playa Buenos Aires (Good Air Beach) and is only about 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. At about Km. 23.25 turn into the entrance to the Westin Regina Resort Los Cabos and take a right onto the dirt road (taxis park in this area) heading down toward the beach. Follow the dirt road on the left down to the beach area closest to the hotel. This dirt road is accessable with a normal car. Walk about 50 yards to the beach and find a secluded spot. There is another dirt path, about 100 yards back from the beach, heading west. On this path you will need 4 wheel drive and have to go through some light brush and other desert terrain. You'll quickly come out on a very hard sandstone hill. Go slowly and traverse the sandstone a hundred yards or so west and heading down to the beach, you should not get stuck, and the reward is great. You will not be able to get closer than 20 to 30 yards from the beach, but it is an easy walk. The beach is lined with rock protected coves. You can see part of the hotel a mile or so away to the east with Eldorado Golf Club partly visible to the west. You will normally have the beach all to yourself but should be able to find your own secluded cove to enjoy the day.
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"Playa Serenidad" near Westin Regina Resort Los Cabos- August 5, 2003
Beach review provided by: Sheri Lynn Wilson
This splendid stretch of beach is a "must" for those of you who want peace, quiet and serenity and is only about 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. If you like the beach peddlers to come around so that you may shop while you bask in the sun, then this is NOT the beach for you! Whether you plan to spend an hour or a day here, you must bring along an umbrella, sunscreen and water. There is very little shade available as the beach is mostly lined with incredible rock formations that provide nice little tucked away areas for privacy for topless sunbathing if desired.
My friend and I packed a picnic lunch to take with us as we embarked on this wonderful outing. We kept if simple; rotisserie chicken and tortillas, (purchased from one of many locations in town) and a cooler stocked with cervezas, bottled water, and Gatorade. We found a sweet little cove to pitch our umbrella and settled down for lunch. We went during the week and there was not a soul in sight, only a Panga (18 to 24 ft open fishing boat) cruising by, along with several in-flight pelicans. This is not a particularly good swimming beach, so we just got our feet wet and strolled along the water’s edge, noting that the Westin Regina Resort was roughly to the east and Eldorado Golf Course was toward the west. I was so pleased to find that such a short distance from Cabo San Lucas I could find such a place. After my friend and I dabbled in some fun photography, we just laid back on our beach towels and … umm … took a leisurely nap.
Once we came back to life and having realized that we had been there for several hours, it was time to pack up and head back to Cabo San Lucas. Ahhh … what a relaxing, serene day.
Directions to this beach are detailed above:
… and always remember to pack out your trash.
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This cove is very close to the first part of the beach you will get to and closer to the Westin Hotel.
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This section of beach is nice for long walks and listening to the waves crashing on the shore.
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| The rocks form little coves along the beach almost like your private oceanfront patio. Find your stop up above the water line, |
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This cove is about 200 yards west of the first section of the beach you will get to. |
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NOTICE - WARNING
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| We emphatically stress that swimming off all the beaches on the Pacific side is dangerous due to swift sea currents and powerful waves. Use caution. As you will discover along the Los Cabos coast, almost all roads lead to a beach and a new adventure |
| Please do not drive on any of the area's beaches. Mexican Federal law prohibits driving any motorized vehicles on any beach in Mexico. |
| Please do not litter our beaches. Always take along a plastic trash bag for your trash. Also, consider picking up any trash left by other inconsiderate people. Help keep the beaches clean and beautiful. |
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Things to Remember
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It is important to remember a few things before beginning your Baja Beach trip:
Number One: There are no lifeguards here, not even at most hotel pools. So, try not to swim alone as no big lifeguard hunk wearing red Speedos is going to come to your rescue.
Number Two: One won’t find a convenience store on every corner here (or on any corner for that matter), so bring lots of sunblock, sunglasses, water, snacks, bathroom tissue, film as well as a beach umbrella, snorkeling gear, sand toys, etc. And don’t forget a bag to carry your trash out in.
Number Three: Certain beaches have seas with severe undertows, dangerous breakers, rip tides, or deep drop-offs close to shore. Pay attention to any warning signs.
Number Four: Remember that it’s illegal to drive on beaches in México. Environmental protectionism is growing in countries all over the world and one needs to be as sensitive here in México as in the USA. In either country, a fuel spill from one’s boat or 4x4 on most beaches can result in stiff fines. |
Copyright © 2008 - Joseph A. Tyson - Tyson Promotions Inc - All Rights Reserved
Los Cabos Magazine - Los Cabos Visitor's Guide - Promociones Tyson, S. A. de C. V.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico - Last Revision - 17 December, 2002
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