Playa Palmilla (Palmilla Beach)
Playa Palmilla (Palmilla Beach)
Playa Palmilla (Palmilla Beach)
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Beautiful white sand beach with calm, sheltered waters perfect for diving and snorkeling.
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Reilly
Berkeley, CA10 contributions
Oct 2020
This beach was tranquil, sunny, and very relaxing. The water is a perfect temperature, and swimmable, which is rare for this part of the Baja Peninsula. I enjoyed how it's a public beach, too, which meant there were a lot of families frolicking in the waves and not just guests of the fancy hotel right behind the beach. I'd recommend Palmilla to anyone looking for a fun swim in the San Jose Del Cabo area.
Written 3 January 2021
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kasumiga
New York130 contributions
Jul 2020
average public beach, bigger cove so more people. you can rent an umbrella and it's nice enough. public bathrooms but no shower to rinse off that i could see. my biggest downside is they have surveillance cameras on the beach because of the hotel behind. i don't like the idea of being watched from some security room. i leaned against an empty cabana near our umbrella and a security guard came running out, he felt a bit silly as i wasn't doing anything. after that we left, ruined the mood. i was told the hotel tried to make the beach private for the hotel guests but the the government wouldn't let them.
Written 20 July 2020
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Betterthanboating
Vancouver, Canada445 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Protected by the point, this is a safe beach to swim but you still need to pay attention to the wind & water condition. Local fishermen depart on guided tours from there to a fishing bank 3 miles out. Lots of activities.
Written 2 February 2020
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Diana S
7 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Beautiful quiet beach. We went end of October and early in the moring so there were very few people. We were easily able to rent an umbrella and 2 beach chairs for $20 US. The water is warm and a beautiful blue. You have to be careful where you step as there are underwater rocks. If you go further to the right from the enterance there are fewer rocks. Parking is right on the beach so be careful where you park so you don't get dug in. But if you do get stuck, everyone is so kind and helpful, you'll be out in no time.
Written 2 November 2024
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Deborah Y
Grand Forks, Canada3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Great beach with excellent public bathrooms although no toilet lids in ladies bathroom so that was an adjustment lol. We got there at 10 AM so were lucky enough to get a palapa and were able to rent chairs. It was 400 pesos for 4 chairs so a bit expensive. There are no food vendors so make sure to bring your food and drinks. Saw lots of whales breaching which was awesome! Swimming was difficult in front of where the palapas are but if you walk to the left down a bit it’s much calmer and easy to swim.
We were staying at Posada Real and it was an easy and inexpensive Uber to Playa Palmilla
We were staying at Posada Real and it was an easy and inexpensive Uber to Playa Palmilla
Written 14 February 2023
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Jolie J
Gatineau, Canada326 contributions
Feb 2022
At first I didn't find this beach that impressive but walking on the right side of the beach along the rock formations was very pretty (where the hotels have beds and such for their guests). No food is available. I didn't snorkel as it was windy and water looked choppy (in Feb). Plus I visited all the best beaches for snorkeling in Cabo and wasn't impressed with the snorkeling in any of them.
To get there, I took the purple Dusierto bus from downtown Cabo San Lucas (I asked the driver to let me know when we arrived). I took the bus back as well, smooth experience.
To get there, I took the purple Dusierto bus from downtown Cabo San Lucas (I asked the driver to let me know when we arrived). I took the bus back as well, smooth experience.
Written 20 April 2022
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Laura Riley
Lubbock, TX39 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
We really enjoyed our time here. It was just me and my 9 year old son this day so we packed a small Styrofoam cooler from the grocery store with drinks and sandwich stuff for an afternoon. No food or drinks for sale so bring your own stuff. We took uber out here and it was fairly easy. We went on a Tuesday so it was not too busy. They have umbrellas and chairs for rent from some very nice and helpful gentlemen. The fisherman come and go on the shore which was cool to watch, I think you can go out with them and they will filet your catch, but we did not do that. Definitely recommend for a family beach day. It's gorgeous.
Written 27 November 2021
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Liz O
Orinda, CA219 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This beach was much nicer than I expected. It is not huge (walk from one end to the other in 20 minutes), but the sand is soft and the swimming was fantastic. The water was much prettier and bluer than I expected too. Great for stand up paddling boarding too because it was mostly very calm.
Written 28 April 2023
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Suzanne D
13 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Gorgeous swimmable beach near San Jose del Cabo. We were there end of February 2024 and the washrooms were closed. Not sure if it was just the day we were there but a heads up as there is no place to change or other facilities.
Lovely location and a whale jumped out of the water for all to see. Pretty special.
Lovely location and a whale jumped out of the water for all to see. Pretty special.
Written 26 February 2024
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GB3VLO
Chula Vista, CA133 contributions
Mar 2020
We came by this beach as a side note from our tour guide as we were talking about The Residences in Palmilla. He informed us that this beautiful beach is public. Its amazing and I'm glad to know i will be able to visit it for longer time.
Written 15 March 2020
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How far if a walk from the highway to the beach if one takes the bus? Is there an safe walking underpass to cross the highway for the return trip? We are coming from Cabo San Lucas,
Written 27 January 2023
hi has anyone walked along the waterfront from Zippers to Pamilla beach. Looks like it would be a do able walk in maybe 2 hours but I cannot see if there would be cliffs or unpassable areas along the waterfront
Written 13 July 2022
How far it the Palmila beach from Bayahibe and how can you go there ?
Written 24 October 2021
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San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
We are in San Jose and we would like to use public transportation to visit this beach please advise if any busespecially are available for this location
Written 4 February 2020
There is bus service to the Palmilla area off the main highway from the bus stop it is a short walk to the beach. Check the buss schedule for times.
Written 4 February 2020
Do the San Jose del Cabo city buses go out to Playa Palmilla? If so what number? Or is it just the purple/yellow buses that go there?
Written 11 February 2019
The bus that goes by there is "The Route of the Desert." No bus number.
Written 20 February 2019
is there tent camping in the area and how far to a store
Written 4 September 2018
No tent camping nearby. My memory is lots of condo buildings nearby. The beach is at the end of a long street off the main road, so it would be a hike to any store on the main road.
Written 8 August 2019
Hi! We want to go to the one and only Palmilla for lunch before going to this beach- is that possible? Is it close by? Thank you!
Written 12 August 2018
No this is just a sideline beach you can bring your own food and drinks, chairs and towels. It is the only swimmable beach besides the one at the Marina for San Jose del Cabo. There are a couple restaurants on the water Like Zippers not far from here (drivable).or club de playa del ganzo. Other restaurants are on the main drag or in Cabo. San Jose has really great ones!
Written 20 August 2019
What are the best ways to get to this beach and back from Cabo Azul for a group of 4-5? Are water shoes recommended (rocky bottom)? How does this compare to other beaches in San Jose del Cabo? Rent or purchase umbrellas/chairs?
Written 30 May 2018
Hi you need goto San Jose Del cabo its near to and yes i recommeded water shoes and need umbrellas and chairs cos not arrend in the place
Written 6 June 2018
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