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The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Sonora attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Gustavo Sotelo (Seccion FFCC.)

Gustavo Sotelo (Seccion FFCC.)

1 beach
Good for Kayaking • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
Bahia La Choya

Bahia La Choya

4 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Beach volleyball • Camping
Rocky Point

Rocky Point

5 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball
El Tomate

El Tomate

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Las Conchas

Las Conchas

4 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball
Playa Norte

Playa Norte

1 beach
Football ground • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Villa California

Villa California

13 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Playa Santo Tomas

Playa Santo Tomas

1 beach
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Fine sand
Puerto Lobos

Puerto Lobos

1 beach
Good for Relax • Fine sand • Long
Condominios Pilar

Condominios Pilar

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Football ground
Golfo de Santa Clara

Golfo de Santa Clara

1 beach
Camping • Pet friendly • Good for Relax
San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas

San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas

15 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Campo Pesquero la Manga

Campo Pesquero la Manga

11 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
La Huerta (El Ojo de Agua)

La Huerta (El Ojo de Agua)

13 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Estero de Morua

Estero de Morua

2 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax
Bahia de Kino

Bahia de Kino

6 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Beach volleyball
Los Aguilera

Los Aguilera

6 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Beach volleyball
Guaymas

Guaymas

19 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Viva Mexico

Viva Mexico

1 beach
Wild beach • Wild camping • Good for Relax
Puerto Libertad

Puerto Libertad

1 beach
Pet friendly • Good for Relax • Sand&Pebbles
San Miguel 4

San Miguel 4

5 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
Punta Chueca

Punta Chueca

2 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Sup surfing
San Miguel

San Miguel

12 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Moroncarit

Moroncarit

1 beach
Wild camping • Good for Relax • Fine sand
El Choyudo (Los Japoneses)

El Choyudo (Los Japoneses)

7 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Camahuiroa

Camahuiroa

1 beach
Good for Relax • Fine sand • Long
El Colorado

El Colorado

8 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
San Agustin

San Agustin

9 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Los Romeros

Los Romeros

5 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Bajerobeta (Playa Bachoco)

Bajerobeta (Playa Bachoco)

1 beach
Picturesque • Good for Relax • Sand
Cruz de Piedra

Cruz de Piedra

2 beaches
Wild camping • Good for Relax • Sand
Nino San Humberto

Nino San Humberto

2 beaches
Wild camping • Good for Relax • Sand
Las Mayas

Las Mayas

1 beach
Wild camping • Good for Relax • Sand
San Jose

San Jose

1 beach
Wild camping • Good for Relax • Sand
Bahia de Lobos

Bahia de Lobos

1 beach
Picturesque • Wild beach • Wild camping
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Posada del Mar
Posada del Mar
Posada del Mar
Good for Relax

Posada del Mar

Bahia de Kino 0.6 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
Nuevo Colorado beach
Nuevo Colorado beach
Nuevo Colorado beach
Good for Relax

Nuevo Colorado beach

El Colorado 0.1 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Playa Del Este
Playa Del Este
Playa Del Este
Good for Relax

Playa Del Este

Las Conchas 0.9 km
Good
7.4
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Small open area • Crowded in season • Large low tide
4.1 Amenities index
Bay Estela beach
Bay Estela beach
Bay Estela beach

Bay Estela beach

Los Aguilera 4 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Mariscos beach
Mariscos beach
Good for Relax

Mariscos beach

Campo Pesquero la Manga 0.5 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.7 Amenities index
San Agustín beach
San Agustín beach
San Agustín beach
Good for Relax

San Agustín beach

El Colorado 2.7 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Pebbles bottom
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Sonora beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Fine sand
Fine sand
Rocks
Rocks
Remote
Remote
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Long beaches
Long beaches
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 59 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Sonora.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Sonora

Playa Los Algodones

Playa Los Algodones
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Costa del Mar 0.3 km
Marina Real beach

Marina Real beach
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Villa California 0.9 km
Playa Laguna

Playa Laguna
8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Bahia La Choya 7.2 km
Playa el Himalaya

Playa el Himalaya
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Mexico, San Miguel 11.7 km
Estero las jaibas

Estero las jaibas
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Bahia de Kino 4.3 km
Playa Puerto Lobos

Playa Puerto Lobos
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Puerto Lobos 0.7 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Sonora

Bahia de Kino

Bahia de Kino
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Oasis de Kino 2.1 km
Playa Mirador

Playa Mirador
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Rocky Point 2.4 km
Playa El Machorro

Playa El Machorro
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Mexico, Golfo de Santa Clara 2.6 km
Bahia de Kino II

Bahia de Kino II
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Los Aguilera 2.1 km
Playa Santa Rosa

Playa Santa Rosa
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, San Miguel 4 5.6 km
Playa El Borrascoso

Playa El Borrascoso
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Gustavo Sotelo (Seccion FFCC.) 31.7 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Sonora

Marinaterra beach

Marinaterra beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Mexico, El Tomate 0.4 km
La brecha sonora beach

La brecha sonora beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Mexico, El Choyudo (Los Japoneses) 2.1 km
El Pandito beach

El Pandito beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Mexico, San Agustin 12.1 km
Playa Santa Rosa

Playa Santa Rosa
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, El Choyudo (Los Japoneses) 1.3 km
El Choyudito beach

El Choyudito beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Mexico, Campo Pesquero la Manga 3.3 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Sonora

Playa San Carlos

Playa San Carlos
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Condominios Pilar 0.1 km
Piedras beach

Piedras beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Villa California 1.7 km
Piedras Pintas beach

Piedras Pintas beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Villa California 2 km
Playa Jawey

Playa Jawey
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Mexico, Playa Santo Tomas 11 km
La Jolla Beach

La Jolla Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Estero de Morua 0.8 km
Sahuimaro beach

Sahuimaro beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, Viva Mexico 11.9 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Sonora

La Posada beach

La Posada beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, El Tomate 1.5 km
Los Algodones beach

Los Algodones beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Costa del Mar 0.4 km
Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Mexico, Rocky Point 1.7 km
Playa San Francisco

Playa San Francisco
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water
Mexico, San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas 2.2 km
Miramar beach

Miramar beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Guaymas 4.6 km
Playa Mayan

Playa Mayan
7.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Mexico, Playa Norte 1.4 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Sonora, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 50.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Sonora is less than 500 meters. 57 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 1 beach are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Sonora however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Sonora's beaches

Nuevo Colorado beach
10 Sofia Martinez Garcia

This was an ideal spot to spend a weekend. The sunsets and sunrises were absolutely stunning.

Playa Del Este
10 Zing Zang Zong

This private resort community has excellent security, making it a great place to stay. Plus, it's right on the beach - what more could you ask for?

Bay Estela beach
10 Blake Brennan

Just normal for me

San Agustín beach
10 Liravenda

This beautiful beach offers a chance to bask in the warm sun, feel the soft sand between your toes, and observe the incredible marine life, such as sea lions, dolphins, and snails. As it is a secluded area, there are no stores or markets nearby, so it is recommended to bring your own food and drinks. Additionally, there are no public restrooms available, as this is an open-air environment. However, rest assured that the security is excellent, so you can relax and enjoy your day without any worries.

El Cochorit beach
10 Rizzo Germano

Upon my recent arrival to "Playa el Cochorit" in Empalme, Sonora, I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of this beach. Having visited numerous beaches in my lifetime, I can confidently say that this one stands out from the rest. It's the perfect spot to spend a weekend with friends or family, or even just a day of the week. One thing to note is that there is only one tree on the entire beach, which can make it a bit crowded as people tend to gather around it. However, I personally don't mind sharing my space with others and enjoy meeting new people. During my visit, my friends and I found a cozy "Palapa" near the beach and settled down on a rock. We brought along some alcoholic drinks and a bag of tots, and spent a lovely afternoon enjoying the company of others. The atmosphere was lively, with many people playing music and enjoying some cold beers. On the other side of the beach, there was a family with young children who were also enjoying the sun and sea. It was heartwarming to see people of all ages and backgrounds coming together to enjoy this beautiful place. Overall, I highly recommend "Playa el Cochorit" for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing beach experience.

Playa Puerto Libertad
10 Marcelo Carranza

Living with friends was a pleasant experience.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 7 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the state is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 36.1°C and water up to 32.2°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 17.6°C and water to 16.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Sonora? In total there are 59 beaches and the most popular is Playa Los Algodones.

Most viewed beaches of Sonora

Camahuiroa beach

Camahuiroa beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Mexico, Camahuiroa 0.4 km
Playa Candy

Playa Candy
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Mexico, El Choyudo (Los Japoneses) 2.1 km
Playa Puerto Libertad

Playa Puerto Libertad
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Blue pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Mexico, Puerto Libertad 0.7 km
El Siaric beach

El Siaric beach
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water
Mexico, Las Mayas 9.9 km
El Cochorit beach

El Cochorit beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Mexico, Nino San Humberto 0.1 km
Bay Estela beach

Bay Estela beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Mexico, Los Aguilera 4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Sonora?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Sonora, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 59 beaches in total, of which about 7 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Sonora?

Most of the beaches located in Sonora are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Sonora?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Sonora?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Sonora by occupancy.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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