Cabo Pulmo

North of Los Cabos, the first coastal settlement of note in the East Cape is Cabo Pulmo, the site of the only hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez—one of only three in North America. You'll have to drive about 10 km (6 mi) on a dirt road to reach this sandy cluster of houses and campers. Home to a hundred or so full-time residents, Cabo Pulmo is a magnet for serious divers, kayakers, and windsurfers, and remains one of southern Baja's natural treasures. Power comes from solar panels, and drinking water is trucked in over dirt roads. Shaded restaurants, such as Tito's Bar next to Pepe's Dive Center, serve fabulous fish tacos and cold drinks, and the temptation to linger for days is nearly overwhelming. Even though this area is known for its excellent diving, don't forget to wander over to Bahía de los Frailes and check out the colony of sea lions.