Baja Before the Big Day: A 3-Day Lowkey Bachelorette in Todos Santos, Mexico

To reach Todos Santos, you’ll fly into Los Cabos International Airport, with most flights arriving in the early afternoon. If part of your group lands later, ease into vacation mode by grabbing a margarita or cerveza with the other foreigners at the outdoor bar just outside the airport doors—it’s become a bit of an unofficial welcome ritual. If you plan to partake, make sure you’ve designated a driver ahead of time or arranged private transportation with your hotel or villa.

From the airport, it’s about a 90-minute drive north to Todos Santos. If you’re staying in a private villa, I highly recommend arranging for groceries, drinks, and breakfast essentials to be stocked before arrival so the group can immediately settle in. Another great option is stopping at Agricole Tienda on the way into town to pick up excellent homemade salsas, guacamole, chips, prepared foods, and local specialty food items for the house.

Once checked in and refreshed, keep the first evening relaxed and easy. If you’re staying in town, head to Jazamangos (a gorgeous farm-to-table restaurant in a beautiful open-air garden) or Oystera (a seasonal menu restaurant that offers Baja street food and oysters as the name suggests, located in the Sugar Mill Market). If you’re staying at Villa Santa Cruz, dinner at The Green Room is the perfect first-night setting, with toes-in-the-sand dining, cocktails, and sunset views over the Pacific.

Start the morning slowly with beachfront yoga, either through your hotel or with a private instructor. We arranged a beautiful 60-minute vinyasa-style session through Cuatro Vientos, who provided mats, props, and a wonderful instructor right on the beach. It’s the perfect reset after a travel day and such a grounding way to begin the celebrations together.

After breakfast or coffee at Baja Beans, head to Playa Cerritos for a full beach day. Spend the afternoon posted up at Barracuda Cantina ordering fresh tacos and margaritas between dips in the ocean, open-air massages (~USD$20 cash) and surf lessons. The beach is long, wide, and incredibly relaxed, making it easy to spend hours here—bring a cooler of beers, a speaker, and even a few paint-by-number kits or card games for a low-key afternoon activity between swims.

For the evening, lean into a fun-themed night at the villa. A lot of bachelorette groups now plan one signature theme evening, and ours was a full “Dancing Queen” disco night complete with metallic décor, themed cocktails, and an ABBA-heavy playlist. Staying in for one evening creates such a fun, intimate atmosphere and gives everyone time to slow down, play games, cook together, and fully enjoy the accommodations.

Spend your final full day wandering through downtown Todos Santos, which is filled with boutiques, artisan shops, and beautifully curated local stores. Stop into Nomad Chic for timeless resortwear, handmade accessories, and home goods from Mexican designers—and don’t skip the upstairs space. I found the cutest gold cactus bottle opener that was originally meant to be a gift but somehow ended up permanently in my own kitchen.

While exploring town, pause for a coffee at Taller 17 or cool off with a housemade “paleta” (Mexican popsicle) from Nevería Rocco. Even the smaller souvenir shops are worth browsing, especially for colorful woven blankets, pottery, and handmade pieces you’ll actually use once you’re home.

In the afternoon, head to El Faro Beach Club for a long alfresco lunch followed by cocktails in the infinity pool or a lazy afternoon spotting whales from the beach. Golden hour comes too quickly here! For your final evening, keep dinner relaxed with fresh ceviche, tacos, and margaritas back at the villa or hotel, or opt for one last celebratory dinner out in town before heading home the next morning.