Top Things to do in La Paz
10 Things to do in La Paz That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in La Paz, Mexico including Isla Espiritu Santo, Ensenada Grande, Malecon, Balandra Beach, Playa El Tecolote (Tecolote Beach), El Serpentario De La Paz, Playa El Coromuel, La Paz Cathedral, Playa Pichilingue (Pichilingue Beach), Baja Ferries.
Restaurants in La Paz
1. Isla Espiritu Santo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,810 reviews
Witness the beauty of ocean wildlife: this small island teems with dolphins, sea lions and all kinds of fish.
Reviewed By titouerics - San Francisco, United States
7days Kayaking around the Island: camping on secluded beach with amazing sunset, small hikes inside the Island and beautiful snorkeling ...
2. Ensenada Grande
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By katarzynac843 - Larkspur, United States
Was lucky to get there with Selkie Travels- after exiting snorkelling with Sea lions we got to this beach for lunch - it was the most breathtaking beach I have seen- sand is white and water is so super blue- it was worth every penny - make sure you save a day for this trip as it is not close from La Paz and all depends on weather as well — so book it and enjoy the raw beauty of Baja
3. Malecon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,808 reviews
Beachside shopping street, providing you with spectacular views of the palm tree - lined beach as you browse through shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By ChicagoColorado - Longmont, United States
I love La Paz's Malecon. When you walk along the Malecon, you are absorbed into Mexico, surrounded by local families taking walks, groups of friends chatting, joggers running after (or before) work, young folks skating along on roller skates or boards.. The Malecon is broad enough to accommodate these various activities The Malecon is actually a stone tile walkway, several miles in length, along the city's waterfront. On one side, the Ensenada de la La Paz, sprinkled with small boats, pelicans, herons, terns, gulls. On the other side, a variety of eateries. I find this area so relaxing. A place to be a tourist without feeling like one.
4. Balandra Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,816 reviews
Reviewed By Vacationer801846 - Chicago, United States
Balandra, amazing beach, speechless must visit if you are in Los Cabos San Lucas must take the photo with the mushroom rock it is just beautiful. clean clear ocean waters. from San Jose del Cabo it takes approximately 2.5 hours by driving your own car. bring your drinks and food. MUST bring water shoes since the entire beach is full of rocks. leave your personal belongings in the bus, car or bring a waterproof pouch for you phone, money, keys. you must climb the rocky mountain and enjoy the spectacular view, it is out of this world.
5. Playa El Tecolote (Tecolote Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 751 reviews
In the owl beach club we have restored services, tours and aquatic equipment rental bikes, kayak banana among others.owl beach is the main beach of peace bcsmost requested activity is the tour to Isla Espiritu Santo.
Reviewed By Adriana9208 - La Paz, Mexico
I completely love this place. It has so much space to sit around and the best is the view of the Espiritu Santo Island and the amazing desert landscape and beautiful water colors. There's 2 or 3 restaurant's in case you don't want to carry anything. They do let you use the bungalows at the beach as long as you consume food and drinks. Weekends are the most busiest days. But it is very worthy taking time to go. Also it's a good place to go stargazing and camping.
6. El Serpentario De La Paz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By katarzynac843 - Larkspur, United States
What a great ???????? idea was to go and check this place out - full of interesting animals and native plants ????. You and your kids won’t get bored as there is a lovely enclosed area where you can walk in and be surrounded by bunnies, guinea pigs and parrots
7. Playa El Coromuel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By MikeLondonSE - London, United Kingdom
13&15/12 We three middle aged guys from London are nearing the end of a fortnight in BC. We hired some bicycles in LP to explore the Malecon and beyond, having heard that this was the way to do it! We cycled to the skate park at the end of the special central carriageway cycle route to the north. It looked like you could continue along the Malecon pavement so I went ahead of my friends to find this bay with a pier and some restaurants and bars. I called up my friend to bring everyone along. We all met at the end of the pier (no cycling, ooops, but it was empty) and then made our way to a bar for a 2-4-1 margarita (100 pesos) at at Clams & Beers. These turned out to be very cheap tequila so we drank them slowly,being the only tourists in the quite empty whole bay (Friday). We cycled back just before sunset. We never stayed on the inviting beach. The next day we went to Playa Balandra by Uber, paddled around (no swimming as so shallow), saw sunset, got rather merry, got eaten by mosquitoes and then caught the last bus back to the centre at 18:30. Today is a slow day as a result and a short 47pesos Uber to here by 15:30 on the Sunday and found a quiet beach again. This time we were prepared for a swim and found ourselves a shady spot by a cream umbrella and red table. We spent an hour and a half there including a swim. The temperature is a bit too cold for a lot if locals but not us Brits! It was also quite clear with a few yellow and black fish zipping around. A few locals were snorkelling. On another review I saw that someone said it was murky water and they may as well swim iff the Malecon in town. I heard from elsewhere that the centre is near where the sewage outlets are so this is not advisable! The Coromuel beach has a blue flag, is endorsed by various bodies and the beach was remarkably devoid of litter compared to some places we have visited! A few fag ends, cable ties (from hanging up xmas decorations) and bottle tops were the occasional litter. The water was clean (unlike Todos Santos and San Lucas where the immaculate beach throws up polystyrene balls occasionally). We were approached a few times by the waitresses from the bars offering drinks, including buckets of beer. We declined graciously. A small open air bar was open and had a few people drinking in it which was nice but our Uber was imminent so off we went. As the sunset got obscured by clouds (it dips behind the hills on the other side of the bay anyway) we decided to pack up early and leave before the rush. Another 50pesos Uber got us back.
8. La Paz Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 316 reviews
Built in 1720, this church has both historical and architectural importance for the city.
Reviewed By aidualcma - Mexico City, Mexico
Beautiful place, always open for visiting and praying, with daily masses. The Christmas decorations were nice.
9. Playa Pichilingue (Pichilingue Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 249 reviews
Playa Pichilingue is popular for sunbathing, swimming, and sportfishing. Visitors can also enjoy a number of restaurants along the waterfront.
Reviewed By ugoc816 - Reykjavik, Iceland
This is a very beautiful, calm and cool beach. We came here while we waited for the ferry to depart. The place is great, but keep in mind there are no palapas, trees or any type of shade. The only way not to be directly on the sun is by bringing your own things, or eating/drinking on one of the restaurants on the beach.
10. Baja Ferries
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By jorgeloy50
To travel in Mexico Star ferry is very safe! the crew is very efficient and helpful! From Topolobampo to La Paz Included a very tasty breakfast.
