Playa Arenas de la Ventana
La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Arenas de la Ventana is the main beach at La Ventana on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, Mexico, in a bay with over 20 km of sand running from El Sargento to Punta Arena. Winds blow almost every afternoon from November through March, usually 24 to 40 km/h. Kiteboarders fill the shore, and beginners learn here.
One of the best kiting bays in Baja with friendly conditions, though afternoon wind and kite traffic crowd the shore.
How we score beachesCome between October and mid May for wind, with December and January the most consistent. Mornings are the quiet hours for swimming.
Park along the village streets near the beach access points, and avoid blocking kite launches.
The beach is a short walk from the streets over soft sand, with a gentle shore.
Wind season runs roughly October to mid May, with December and January the most consistent. Summers are very hot, and tropical storms are possible from roughly June to November.
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