Playa Punta Bella

Located on the eastern tip of the Baja California Peninsula in the town of Casa Fortuna in the municipality of Los Cabos, Playa Punta Bella is a long and wide beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is positioned next to the famous Playa Palmilla on the tourist corridor along the coastline of the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California).  It has a beautiful backdrop of rugged desert landscapes, coastal vegetation, opulent villas, luxurious hotels, beachfront restaurants, condominiums, and many housing complexes, which together offer incredible views of the vast Pacific Ocean.

Playa Punta Bella offers many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas, beachfront restaurants, and hotels.

Playa Punta Bella offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, sea kayaking, paddleboarding, strolling, and rockpooling.  If you plan to go into the water, there is a safe area to swim.  However, we recommend being cautious, as the water is known to have unpredictable rip currents.  Anglers may catch a variety of fish, including marlin, dorado, and tuna.  Punta Bella Beach Cabo snorkeling is another popular activity amongst visitors, as it offers amazing opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the underwater world.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  Depending on the time of year, visitors may spot sea turtles, humpback whales, and gray whales in the water near the beach.  It is perfect for visitors seeking a tranquil beach experience in the Casa Fortuna Cabo region.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and it is open from sunrise until sunset.

Playa Punta Bella offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Playa Punta Bella is easy - the beach is located near Tourist Corridor, 23405 San José del Cabo, which provides easy access to the beach.  

The eastern part of Punta Bella Beach makes it the perfect place to watch the sunrise over the Sea of Cortez.

There are many attractions near Playa Punta Bella.  Arch of Cabo San Lucas is a distinctive, rugged granite rock formation located at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, marking the meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez.  Visitors can take boat tours or private charters from Cabo San Lucas Marina to get up close to the arch.  Interestingly, it is one of the most popular and recognizable landmarks in Cabo San Lucas and is often featured in postcards and advertisements promoting tourism in the region.  Plaza Mijares is a historic square located in the heart of the city, surrounded by colonial-style buildings, shops, art galleries, restaurants, an open-air amphitheater, and an artisan market.  It hosts various cultural events, festivals, and performances, including live music, dance, art exhibitions, and traditional celebrations, throughout the year.  The San Jose Church, or Mission of San Jose del Cabo Anuiti, is one of the oldest churches in the Baja California Peninsula and showcases traditional Spanish colonial architecture, featuring whitewashed walls, a bell tower, and arched doorways.  It is recognized as a cultural heritage site by the Mexican government due to its historical and architectural significance.  Cabo San Lucas Marina is a waterfront recreational area on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula with many amenities, including restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, a shopping mall, boutiques, and a promenade.  Visitors can enjoy many water sports activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching, sunset cruises, fishing charters, and luxury boat trips.  The marina also hosts numerous events and festivals, including fishing tournaments, boat shows, and concerts, that attract a large influx of visitors from around the world.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Estero San Jose is a protected reserve that is home to mangrove forests, wetlands, salt marshes, and a freshwater lagoon.  Visitors can explore the estuary's waters through guided eco-tours, kayak excursions, and birdwatching trips offered by local tour operators.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within an eleven-minute drive on Playa Punta Bella . El Ciruelo serves salads, soups, rib-eye steaks, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  Acre Resort is an upscale restaurant that serves eggs, French toast, burritos, rancheros, salads, soups, burrata, pasta, risotto, tempura, ceviche, tacos, burgers, pizzas, steaks, meat, and poultry dishes.  Comal is another beachfront award-winning restaurant that offers outdoor seating areas and serves incredible seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Vela is a waterfront upscale restaurant on the beach that serves incredible Italian food, including seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Mezcal serves amazing Mexican food, including salads, tortillas, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Playa Punta Bella, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas is 11 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, a hot tub, a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, tennis courts, and three restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the waterfront 4-Star Hilton Grand Vacations Club La Pacifica Los Cabos, which has a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Club Regina Los Cabos, which has many amenities, including four outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor seating area, a spa, and many restaurants.   A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a tennis court, a spa, a fitness center, whirlpool tubs, and many restaurants.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Posada Real Los Cabos Beach Resort offers many amenities, including a pool, a hot tub, a bar, a fitness center, a tennis court, and two restaurants.