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Pacific coast area

Cerritos and El Pescadero

El Pescadero is a farming village on the Pacific side, about an hour north of Cabo San Lucas, and Cerritos is its surf beach: the most beginner-friendly waves near Los Cabos.

Updated September 2026

Farms, surf schools and retreats

El Pescadero is small (around 2,200 people in the 2020 census) and agricultural, with organic farms supplying restaurants across Los Cabos. Around it are surf rentals, yoga retreats and boutique hotels on the dirt roads toward the sea.

Cerritos Beach is the reason most people come. A rocky point shelters the north end, which makes the waves gentler than the rest of this coast, and surf schools rent boards and give lessons on the sand. Just north, San Pedrito is a heavier break for experienced surfers.

Getting to Cerritos and El Pescadero from Villa 1

Highway 19 north from Cabo San Lucas, about 65 km and an hour to the Cerritos turnoff, then a short road to the beach. Todos Santos is another 10 to 15 minutes north.

Honest comparison

Staying in Cerritos and El Pescadero vs Médano Beach

Why stay in Cerritos and El Pescadero

  • The best beginner surf near Cabo
  • Quiet, rural and uncrowded outside weekends
  • Close to Todos Santos

Trade-offs vs Médano

  • An hour from Cabo San Lucas; about 100 km from the airport
  • Few services; you'll drive for groceries and dinner
  • Strong Pacific currents even at Cerritos
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cerritos good for beginner surfers?

Yes. It's the main beginner and intermediate surf beach near Cabo, with surf schools on the beach. San Pedrito nearby is for experienced surfers.

How far is Cerritos from Cabo San Lucas?

About 65 km, roughly an hour by car on Highway 19.

Stay at Villa 1

Your beachfront base in Cabo San Lucas

Villa 1 is a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath beachfront villa at Hacienda Beach Club on Médano Beach, with a private infinity pool, hot tub and a golf cart. Our concierge can set up drivers, boats and tee times for your dates. Book direct for the best rate.