Playa Nopolo
Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Nopolo is a sandy beach along the Loreto Bay development about 7 km south of Loreto in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The water is calm, and the south end has a reef you can reach from shore for snorkeling. Palapas and a kayak shack sit along the sand, and the setting is mellow even in season.
Calm water and an easy shore snorkel make it reliable, but the development setting and walk-in access make it feel less local than other Loreto beaches.
How we score beachesBring your own umbrella and watch the shallows for rays, which are common here. The south end is the best spot to start snorkeling.
Access runs through the Loreto Bay community, so expect limited parking and a walk to the sand.
The beach is a long flat stretch, reached on foot from the development. Palapas and a kayak shack provide the basics.
Winter and spring are mild and clear, and the water is warmest in late summer and fall. Tropical storms are a risk from roughly June through November.
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