Pacific Side Beachfront Real Estate
North of Cabo San Lucas, the coast turns to face the open Pacific, and the beachfront changes completely. Instead of coves and bays, you get miles of wide sand, big surf, cooler water and some of the best sunsets in Baja.
The Pacific side covers two very different markets. Close to Cabo San Lucas, Diamante is a private resort community with golf, a beach club and beachfront condos at Ocean Club Residences. Further north, the surf towns of Cerritos and Pescadero have a more laid-back feel, with new oceanfront villas and condos at communities such as Contigo Cerritos, Tortuga del Sol, The Cove at Cerritos and Tequila Ranch.
Buyers come here for space, privacy and the lifestyle: surfing, whale watching, farm-to-table restaurants and the arts town of Todos Santos a short drive away.
Casa Over the Edge
$4,500,000
Hacienda del Pacífico
$3,650,000
Contigo Cerritos Villa D1
$3,295,000
Contigo Cerritos Villa A1
$3,295,000
Tortuga del Sol Beach House
$3,250,000
Contigo Cerritos Villa B1
$2,995,000
Contigo Cerritos Villa C1
$2,995,000
Ocean Club Residences 509
$1,795,000
Contigo Cerritos Residence E-1
$1,395,000
Ocean Club Residences 134
$1,295,000
The Cove at Cerritos 103
$895,000
Big Surf, Long Beaches and Pacific Sunsets
The wild side of Los Cabos
The Pacific is beautiful and powerful. Most of this coast has strong currents and heavy shore break, and it is generally not a place for casual swimming. Cerritos is the exception people talk about, a surf beach popular with beginners, though conditions still change day to day. Plan on enjoying the ocean from the terrace, the pool or a surfboard.
In winter, whales pass close to shore, and in season some communities take part in sea turtle releases on the beach.
Around Cerritos and Pescadero, much of the beachfront inventory is newer construction, including paired villas and single-level residences built to high standards. Lots tend to be larger than on the Sea of Cortez side, and many homes have rooftop terraces for the sunset.
At Diamante, beachfront condos come with access to resort amenities and golf, and some include memberships. Ask exactly what transfers with the sale.
Diamante is a few minutes from Cabo San Lucas. Cerritos and Pescadero are about an hour’s drive north of Cabo San Lucas, with Todos Santos roughly 15 minutes further, and the airport is a longer drive than from the Sea of Cortez side.
Some properties up the coast rely on solar power, cisterns and private water treatment. Ask about utilities, road access and HOA services before you buy.
Shortlist Pacific Beachfront
Tell us whether you want resort living at Diamante or surf-town life near Cerritos, and we will narrow it down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you swim on the Pacific side of Los Cabos?
Generally not. Most Pacific beaches have strong currents and heavy shore break. Cerritos is a popular surf beach and calmer than most, but conditions change, so always check before going in.
Which beachfront communities are on the Pacific side?
Diamante, with Ocean Club Residences, near Cabo San Lucas, and around Cerritos and Pescadero, communities such as Contigo Cerritos, Tortuga del Sol, The Cove at Cerritos and Tequila Ranch.
How far is Cerritos from Cabo San Lucas?
About an hour by car to the north, with Todos Santos roughly 15 minutes beyond Cerritos.
Is there new construction on the Pacific side?
Yes. Much of the beachfront inventory around Cerritos and Pescadero is newer construction, including villas and single-level residences.
Do Pacific side homes have city utilities?
It varies. Some homes are connected to local services, while others use solar power, cisterns and private water treatment. Ask about utilities and road access for each property.
What is Diamante?
Diamante is a private resort community on the Pacific near Cabo San Lucas, known for its golf courses and resort amenities. Ocean Club Residences offers beachfront condos within it.
The Pacific side runs north from Cabo San Lucas toward Todos Santos, on the open Pacific Ocean.
| Water | Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Swimming | Generally not; strong currents and surf |
| Beachfront types | Resort condos, new villas, estates |
| Known for | Surf, sunsets, whales, Todos Santos nearby |
| Getting around | Car; Cerritos about 1 hour from Cabo San Lucas |
