Hi! If you’re new here, let me give ya a bit of background. I’m a lifeSTYLE + small biz coach and author who happens to be obsessed with pretty spaces. I’ve been traveling to Mexico for years, mostly to San Miguel de Allende, but this time I decided to try something new and visit Todos Santos in Baja California, Mexico.

And I have to say, I fell in love.

I shared a ton on IG Stories if you’d like to see more visuals, but I also want to share some links for you here. So, welcome to the mini Todos Santos Guide!

why todos santos?

After visiting the famed Tulum over Christmas break, the busiest time to visit there, I was feeling like I wanted to experience beachy Mexico but with slightly less hustle bustle.

I have a couple of friends who’ve moved to Baja and describe it as a low-key colonial town that’s still small but has the amenities that a travel-prenuer craves, such as good coffee, tacos and decent wifi.

Plus, the beach.

When you think of Baja, you might think of Cabo, or Los Cabos.

There’s Cabo San Lucas, which has a Cancun-like feel. Think big beachside, all-inclusive resorts. This is not my favorite scene.

There’s also Cabo San Jose (about a 30 min drive from Los Cabos airport) and that’s where I spent my first night. It’s smaller than Cabo San Lucas, still touristy, but much more low-key. I explored it by foot for hours and found it rather charming. I would go back.

But I chose to spend the majority of time in Todos Santos because of it’s old-world charm and laid-back reputation. I was hoping to find a bit of magic that some other more well-known destinations seem to have lost.

I had the best time exploring; this is what I discovered…

where to stay

Use the code: sweetspotbaja

Another major pull was Avenida Baja. It’s a cluster of boutique apartments accompanied by a dedicated co-working area and open-air lounge. Obsessively designed, Avenida caters to an emerging segment of travelers who seek out destinations not simply as a way to escape or unplug from work obligations, but rather to weave work and play together in a way that feels inspiring, even luxurious.

I love this mission.

Also, as a lover of design, the boho-lux aesthetic really calls to me. You’re not locked away in a gated community (which feels very separate) and you’re not located in the town proper (which is nice to visit, but not as chill )…instead you’re just outside of town in a small, sweet community called Las Tunas.

It felt perfect for the way I like to travel.

There are only 5 boutique apartments, so it feels cozy and private, but you aren’t alone.

As a female traveler on a solo retreat, I liked this mix very much. I never felt lonely because people are so friendly. The location opens itself to the local community, so you don’t feel isolated from the people that actually live in Todos (like you would in a resort). You don’t feel scared (like you might if you were staying alone in an Airbnb house).

I loved it so much, I asked for a discount code just for YOU!

Book now with the code SWEETSPOTBAJA and save up to 20% on your next visit.

fav beaches

Baja is known for good surfing, so that means waves. It’s not like the gentle Caribbean. There’s a good reason the vast coastline feels so spacious and empty. The current is strong and therefore considered quite dangerous for swimming.

At first this bummed me out, but the truth is I’m not the kind of gal to run out into the ocean and swim for miles. I’m the gal who lays out the Turkish towel near the reggae music, perhaps sipping on cuba-libre and then dips my toes in (maybe even my head! ) and considers that a swim.

Which you can totally do at Los Cerritos, considered one of the best places to surf and swim around Todos. It’s a 20-min drive south of Avenida.

The beach felt incredibly spacious, but there was still some action.

Bring some pesos for tacos, beachside vendors, and maybe even a henna tattoo.

If you’re staying at Avenida, there’s also La Pastora Beach which is a 5-min drive (or 10-min walk) from your doorstep. I went there with a friend and it was STUNNING. It felt even more vast and void of people.

I didn’t see anyone swimming; it’s more like a laying out or walking beach. There aren’t any amenities there, but if you want a beach that feels like your own private haven, go there.

Also, La Paz is supposed to have some gorgeous and safe beaches for swimming. It’s about an hour away.

I didn’t make it that far…just another reason to go back :)

tacos

Coconut shrimp at Santo Chilote, Todos Santos

I recently hung out with a Mexican friend who did a documentary on tacos and confirmed that most Mexicans eat tacos pretty much every day. I feel like I could totally do that.

I am not a taco snob either. I love a good street taco just as much as a fancy one—and yes, there are fancy tacos!

However, I will warn you, I was surprised to find that there were an abundance of what I’d consider expensive tacos that were not that great in Todos.

Caution: Beware the overpriced, watered down, built-for tourist tacos!

After a bit of searching, I did find two dream taco places. Both very different from each other.

For your satisfying, in-town, affordable taco, you must go to Santo Chilote. I fell in love with the coconut fried shrimp. I think it was 40 pesos (or 2 bucks). When they bring it out, you might question it’s simplicity. Your job is to go to the salsa bar and load it up with your fav toppings. If you skip that, you’ve missed out big time.

Moving on to the fancy taco. I highly recommend The Green Room. I was told it was the only beachside restaurant, which I find hard to believe, but it was the only one I found. This is the place for sunset cocktails. Try any of their food, all gorgeous and delicious. I especially loved the tostados.

coffee

What could make one happier than a taco?

For me, that would be a delicious espresso based mocha.

I found several of these.

My favorite was the one just steps away from Avenida, in the Las Tunas neigborhood. Not to be confused by the cafe itself, also called Las Tunas.

Even though there’s a coffee maker at Avenida, I couldn’t resist walking the sandy path each morning to Las Tunas for my mocha and avocado toast.

Such a great way to start your day.

Other wonderful coffee to try is at Taller 17. It’s teeny tiny, not the kind of place you bring your laptop, but great for a coffee to go or you might find a seat outside at one of the itty bitty tables.

There’s also Doce Cuarenta. I never would have found this place on my own. It was recommended by the friendly staff at Avenida. Doce Cuarenta has great coffee, a lovely menu and fresh baked goods. There’s plenty of space to park it with your laptop and not feel like you’re taking up space.

This reminds me of another tip. You do need a car in Baja!

see you in todos?

Hope this little guide has been helpful! If you are a #workfromanywhere entrepreneur, check out Todos Santos and tell me what you think. If you are looking for a biz coach, check out how I work with clients. Either way, happy and safe travels my friend!

Todos Santos: A Mini Guide