Beach of the Month, November 2026: Playa Los Cerritos, Baja
Go to Playa Los Cerritos, near Todos Santos on Baja's Pacific side. November is dry and warm, the water averages 77 degrees, and whale season is starting.
| Air | 86°F high, 67°F low (Los Cabos average) |
|---|---|
| Water | 77°F on average |
| Rain | 0.4 inches for the month |
| In the Water | A protected bay with a sandy bottom. Winter brings the best surf. |
| Getting There | About an hour by car from Los Cabos or La Paz |
| Watch For | A rip current on one side, marked by a red flag. Lifeguards are not always on duty. |
Why November
Most of Baja's Pacific side is a beautiful way to get knocked over. Cerritos is where you can actually get in. The summer heat has gone, the rain has not arrived, and late-season storms are rare. The whales come through from now until March, which gives you something to look at while your shirt dries.
Where to Stay
Paradero Todos Santos
A design hotel in the desert outside town, about an hour from the Los Cabos or La Paz airport. Its restaurant, Tenoch, is one of the Michelin Guide picks in Todos Santos, so dinner can be a short walk.
Where to Eat
Jazamango
Chef Javier Plascencia's restaurant in Todos Santos, cooking over wood in a garden. Order whatever came off the grill. Reservations are required, so book before you fly.
What to See
Galería de Todos Santos
Painters, sculptors and photographers of southern Baja, shown since 1994 by the artists Michael Cope and Erick Ochoa. Go on a weekday; many galleries in town close on Sundays. Then back to Cerritos for the whales, which pass from now until March.
What to Pack
By the Water
Pacific blue and sand, for the one beach on this coast where you can swim.
Dinner in Todos Santos
Sunset clay and tan, for a garden table at Jazamango.
Questions
Can you swim at Playa Los Cerritos in November?
Yes, on the protected side of the bay. Stay clear of the red flag and check the surf that day.
How warm is the water in November?
About 77°F on average.
Where do you fly into?
Los Cabos or La Paz. Either is about an hour's drive.
