The Best Unique Things To Do In Baja California

One of Mexico’s most incredible natural regions, Baja California is also quite unique in that it’s the only state that is isolated from the rest of the mainland.

This means that we can find a distinct Pacific desert geography here, with incredible landscapes such as the Espíritu Santo Island, Arch of Cabo San Lucas, and Mogote Sand Dunes. However, there’s much more going for this beautiful region, which includes many once-in-a-lifetime activities.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best unique things to do in Baja California and why each one should be on your list. We’ll also give some insider local tips, so you can fully enjoy and make the most of each one.

Let’s now dive into six of the best things to do in Baja California, in no particular order.

Boat Ride To The Beautiful Arch Of Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is by far the most visited place in Baja California, owing to both its legendary vacation status, but also as it’s just a short drive from the international Los Cabos Airport. Aside from enjoying incredible food and bustling nightlife, the absolute number one thing to do here is to visit the Arch of Cabo San Lucas. From Medano Beach, you can head out in either a private Cabo yacht or a standard boat (I suggest going in the early morning to avoid large crowds), where you’ll get up close with this perfect natural rock formation. Definitely the postcard-picture experience is worth doing when here!

Go Swimming With Sea Lions In La Paz

Is getting up close with native wildlife a must for you during your vacation? Then, swimming with sea lions will be an absolute must for you! Just off the coast of La Paz, within the Espíritu Santo National Park, we can find large colonies with hundreds of playful Sea Lions. You can either choose to go snorkelling for a more practical and simple way of seeing them from the surface, or go diving for a more immersive underwater experience. Please note that Sea Lion tours only depart between September and May, given that the other months are when babies are being raised and thus the area must be left alone for the colonies.

Deep Sea Fishing In The Mexican Pacific

Known as the Blue Marlin capital of the world, Cabo has a serious reputation when it comes to deep-sea fishing. The best thing is that, whilst other activities are ideal in certain months, every month here offers something exciting and unique to catch in these exotic waters. The most popular time for fishing is between July and September, which is the peak of the Blue Marlin season (other typical catches during this time include Dorado and Wahoo). The dry season months from November until April are great for Mako Sharks, Mackerel, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Rent A Private Yacht In Cabo San Lucas

Regardless if you’re into super luxury vacation experiences or simply enjoying the natural spectacles that a destination has, there’s definitely something very rewarding about hiring your own boat when in Cabo. Whether you’re after a scenic time trying to spot Whales, or a large group after a Cabo bachelor party boat, it’s often a highlight of a trip for those heading around the Baja California Peninsula. Again, be sure to factor in the weather here, as the dry season for Cabo (when waters are at their most calm) is between November and April.

Head On A Dune Buggy Ride Through The El Mogote Dunes

Perhaps you’ve already done with resort relaxing for your trip and want to change things up, or simply love more of an off-road adventure during your vacation? Then the El Mogote Dunes is a solid choice, where you can hire your very own ATV as you head out on a tour. Here you’ll whip over crimson sand dunes as you explore remote beaches of a lesser-known area of Baja California. The El Mogote Dunes are located near La Paz, and there are various tour operators near the Malecón (beach walkway) that offer daily tours.

Enjoy Baja’s Finest Cuisine On A Local Street Food Tour

Mexico, in general, is well-known for its incredible cuisine, with tacos del pastor and quesadillas usually taking center stage. However, the Baja California region itself is a seafood lover’s paradise, given both the diversity of catches here as well as the long and proud history of the region. This includes typical delights such as Shrimp Tacos, Ceviche, Seafood Cocktails, and Smoked Marlin Tostadas. There are many incredible food tours you can head on, such as Juan More Taco, which takes you through all of Cabo San Lucas’s very best local eating spots, all while enjoying the very best dishes of the region.