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Playa El Pabellon

Good for Relax

7.5

/ 10 Good

#17 out of 43
in Baja California

About

Playa El Pabellon is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 17th place out of 43 beaches in the Baja California region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Playa El Pabellon coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+20 ^oC +15 ^oC

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+16 ^oC

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Ejido Nueva Odisea (El Pabellon), Baja California,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

5.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Playa El Pabellon is located in Baja California within Ejido Nueva Odisea (El Pabellon), which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The beach has a beautiful stretch of fine, brown sand that adds to its charm. It is the perfect place to unwind and soak up the sun while enjoying the calming sound of the ocean waves."

Roberta Wiederstein

"The beach has clean camp grounds and hot showers conveniently located right on the shore. Additionally, the sand is brown and fine."

Joelle Castellano

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Photo of Playa El Pabellon with turquoise pure water surface

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"The beach has a beautiful stretch of fine, brown sand that adds to its charm. It is the perfect place to unwind and soak up the sun while enjoying the calming sound of the ocean waves."

Roberta Wiederstein

"The beach has clean camp grounds and hot showers conveniently located right on the shore. Additionally, the sand is brown and fine."

Joelle Castellano

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient

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What to do in Playa El Pabellon? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Playa El Pabellon is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa El Pabellon welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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SNQ• 18.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa El Pabellon?

The Playa El Pabellon is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa El Pabellon?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa El Pabellon, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Playa El Pabellon is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Playa El Pabellon good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa El Pabellon is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa El Pabellon for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa El Pabellon good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa El Pabellon secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa El Pabellon?

Playa El Pabellon can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Pabellon?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa El Pabellon.

How far is the Playa El Pabellon from parking?

The Playa El Pabellon has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa El Pabellon?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa El Pabellon is September. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa El Pabellon (Baja California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa El Pabellon (Baja California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.