Todos Santos, Baja California Sur

Todos Santos is one of those famous beach towns south of the border that seems to have been pulled right out of a tale that leads you to life by the sea that is less complicated and calm. Its laid-back atmosphere remains even though it is undoubtedly becoming more well-known among tourists.

Surfers from around the world and locals alike fill the cobblestone streets. Art galleries, fine dining establishments, and cafés have all been influenced by new-age hippies. Although it's not far from Cabo, it seems like another planet. Ready yourself for the same dramatic desert-meets-sea landscape in Todos Santos, which is only about an hour away from Cabo San Lucas, but with a far more serene atmosphere. People who are culture vultures wander the streets, stopping into artisan studios and eating organic food under bougainvillea trees that are in bloom. Todos Santos is a top Baja location for adventurers, from kayaks and snorkelers to scuba divers and surfers. The desert and the seaside have hiking pathways as well.