Playa Balandra

Totally worth the drive from Cabo for an excellent day trip to this beautiful beach. Goes knee deep for a long stretch, and although we were warned about stingrays, we didn’t see any. You do have to walk shuffling your feet to avoid stepping on one but its totally worth it. Great view from the top of the hike, definitely check it out

Beautiful beach. Truly one of the best in the world. It's a shallow beach so you can't really swim. They limit the amount of people that can go in as well as limit on time. Get there before opening for each slot time. One is at 8am and the second is at 1pm so each wave of people are only allowed about 4 hours on the beach and they limit how many can enter. They sell snacks and rental umbrellas and chairs at the entrance before going in by vendors. All legit so it's safe. Bring your own snacks and drinks before going as they don't sell anything inside the beach. Overall it was a great experience, we enjoyed it. There is a simple hike up a small hill to get a nice view of the beaches from the top. Worth doing as well.

One of my favorite beaches in La Paz !!! The water is crystal clear and you can walk almost a mile and the water never gets deeper then waist deep. They have a morning and afternoon time slot for visiting 3 to 4 hours so make sure yo u plan your trip accordingly bring a cooler and bury inexpensive and don't forget to rent umbrellas and chairs on your way in from the people that were great you there as you're driving into the park !!! Am I still if you're in the combo or La Paz area

Beautiful beach with turquoise water. You can walk and walk in the water and it will only be waist high. You can rent chairs and an umbrella at the entrance. Highly recommend checking it out. You won't be disappointed.

Beautiful beach, very nice place to visit. Need to get your tickets in advance online. 2 turns 8am and 12

The most beautiful beach and bay. So memorable and lovely. Walking knee deep among the puffer fish and other small fish was fun. Pelicans landed right next to me as I was walking in the bay. We rented an umbrella from the vendors there at the park entrance for $20mxn.

A must see when you are here. AM schedule starts line at 730am (8am-12pm) PM schedule starts 1-5 pm so be in line at least an 45min to an hour prior. Only limited amount of people allowed at once. If you are in the front of the line when coming in you can secure stationary umbrellas and no need to rent one. We saw sea turtles, small ray, puffer fish, sardines, and a bunch of humans.

This was a really cool spot, but your experience will definitely depend on when you arrive. The day is split into two timeframes — the first one runs until noon, and the second starts at 1 pm. Once the first session ends, everyone has to clear out, and a new group is let in an hour later. We had no problem getting into the morning session, but when we left, the line for the afternoon was already super long. And this was on a Tuesday morning — I can only imagine how packed it must get on the weekends. The beach itself is peaceful and scenic, with calm, shallow water that only goes up to your knees, making it super safe for non-swimmers and perfect for families with kids. I was hoping for a good swim, but it’s not deep enough for that — though honestly, it wasn’t a dealbreaker. There are also a handful of palapas available for shade, but you’ll want to grab one early if you can. It’s definitely worth checking out, but if you’re aiming for the afternoon session, I’d highly recommend arriving well ahead of time to beat the crowds.

This beach has been rated best beach in Mexico many times. Pictures don't do this beach area any justice because it is just that beautiful. Its where the desert mountains meet the Sea of Cortez. If you do plan to visit keep in mind that the government now limits the amount of visitors per day. That means that people form a line to get in about 1hr to an 1hr and a half ahead of your allotted time slot. Is it worth it? Yes, because it's going to be a beautifully unique experience that, yes was worth the effort. Preservation of the area is now a top priority of the government. The water is crystal clear and full of fish.

It was really nice and gorgeous views. No charge fee to go inside. Watch out for the scams trying to charge you.

Beautiful view, went in the morning. Not sure you need the $23 umbrella rental, at least in May, maybe in heat of summer.

Love it beautiful beach preciosa playa puedes ver los peses la arena esta suavecita y Blanca y no se fija la agua super caliente

This beach is a must see destination if your in La Paz, get there early, they let people in from 8-12 then or 1-5 bring ice chest, snacks and a book

It's very Beautiful here. Definitely worth the 2 hour drive from Cabo San Lucas. This secluded gem is hidden along a drive full of desert like surroundings.......it's like a mirage in the middle of nowhere. It's very peaceful here and love every minute of our stay. It's the most beautiful Beach in Mexico I've ever been to. Calm, clear, & warm ocean water with lots of colorful fishes. You can literally walk across the waters for miles and the water only goes up to your waistline. We witness mini crabs under rocks and the sand is so fine that it felt nice. I will recommend water shoes if you are planning to walk to the famous mushroom rock. The water is very therapeutic but It's more fun to walk over with friends. Must bring the following: SWIMSUIT (wear under your clothing already - no place to change), TOILET PAPER (they had portable potty but no toilet paper, luckily we bought wipes), WATER SHOES, CAMERA, BLANKET, UMBRELLA, TOWEL, FOOD (a must), SUNSCREEN, WATER PROOF CAMERA, HAT.......etc. There's plenty of parking if you go early, but it does get crowded so plan accordingly. Just keep in mind the drive from cabo is 2 hours long.....imagine not having parking space when you arrive. I hope you enjoy this place like we did. Even the non swimmers will have fun here.

Most amazing beach in the whole world. Every day is different from the tides flooding the palapas to super low to differ fish to clear water to sunsets it's just too amazing to put into words. Just 20 min away from la Paz and 2 1/2 hrs from Cabo. The snorkeling is terrific.

Nice outing with a visiting amigos. When you go bring make sure you bring your own umbrella or get there early to score one of the many pomfon shaded Palapas areas along the shoreline. Also along with your sunscreen you want to bring a lunch beverages because there's no services there nor are there public or private restrooms. The water is Crystal Clear you can walk at least and half a mile and still be up to your knees sometimes chest the sand is very white and warm.

One if the most beautiful beaches I've been to in all of Baja. You can walk in for miles and the water is still chest deep at most. Very calm waters. Very amazing waters!! Turquoise blue, clear water.. little fish swimming past you. I loved this beach. Plan on a day trip, bring a lunch. They have your typical beach people selling cut fruit (yum)., beer, they also rent chairs and umbrellas. What a gorgeous beach to enjoy.

Beautiful beach, lives up to its descriptions in all the travel guides. Right on the Sea of Cortez, shallow depth, white sand, clear, blue-green waters. Walk around the first corner of the beach to get away from the crowded beach by the parking lot. Explore the rocky outcroppings. Watch out for small flurries of baby jellies- not dangerous, just a little annoying. Enjoy the beautiful weather and surroundings!

Balandra is one of my favorite beaches to visit in La Paz BCS. It is located about 25min drive from La Paz. The beach offers turquoise blue clear waters that are amazing to walk and swim into. You can walk hundreds of feet into the ocean and will not sink in, 3-4ft deep. It's a Giant Natural swimming pool, perfect for Kids! I was a little skeptical to get in the water due to we were warned by locals to watch for stingrays, I recommend shuffle your feet in the sand. But really no Stingrays to be seen. There are vendors that rent kayaks and paddle boards. We had an amazing day enjoying the beach, waters, and taking all the vitamin D from the sun. My recommendation is to stop by an Oxxo and buy a cooler and drinks to go, you may also take snacks. Lots of sunscreen needed or get there early to get a Palapa, about 15 of them available for public use at no charge. Parking is also available at no charge. If by the time you leave and feel hungry, just drive about 7minutes to El Tecolote Beach and they have variety of beach front restaurants. Balandra is a must visit!

Go to Playa El Tesoro beach about 8 mins away from this one. What the heck??!! Is this a joke? First off this place is way out in the desert. The beach is tiny, crowded and not even that great. What is the hype? Have seen much more beautiful beaches in San Jose and Cabo. If you are visiting La Paz from Cabo, save your trip. Big city with no so great beaches. Disappointed.

Probably the most beautiful beach that I have been to in my life. You can walk all the way across the huge cove in shallow amazing water. Only downside is no bathrooms.