Playa Punta Arena
Mulege, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Punta Arena sits at the north end of Bahia Concepcion, near Mulege in Baja California Sur, Mexico, off the Transpeninsular Highway at about km 119. A palapa restaurant, camping and a few simple beach palapas make it an easy first stop on the bay. Swimming and kayaking are the main draws.
A convenient stop with a good palapa restaurant, though it has fewer standout features than the beaches farther south on the bay.
How we score beachesEat at the palapa restaurant, then walk the shoreline toward the point for calmer water. Camping spots are first come, so arrive before midday in winter.
Turn off the highway near km 119 and park beside the palapas or camp on the sand. Check current signage for any fee.
The sand is a few steps from where you park, and facilities are basic. Expect soft sand and no paved path.
Winter is mild and the busiest season on the bay. Summer is very hot, with tropical storms possible from roughly June to November.
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