ANNUAL EVENTS

Artisan Craft Fair - held last week in January
Historical House Tour - held in March
Surfing Contest - held in June
Patron Saint Festivities - held in October for several days in and around the main square

BEACHES all located south of town 2-6 miles

La Poza - shore break surf activity
Punta Lobos - fisherman's beach - shore break surf activity
San Pedro - palm beach - long rolling breakers - better for children
San Pedrito - surf break for surfers - swimmers beach - full service trailer park, beachfront cabanas, pool, restaurant
Los Cerritos - swimming beach - surf break

GALLERIES

Galeria de Todos Santos (corner calles Topete and Legaspi) a fine art gallery exhibiting paintings and sculpture by a dozen contemporary Baja California artists
Stewart Gallery (corner calles Centenario and Obergon) home and studio of American artist Charles Stewart, known for his paintings and wood sculptures based on petroglyph motifs.
Santa Fe Gallery (calle Centenario, a few doors from the Cafe Santa Fe) a broad selection of arts and crafts from many parts of Mexico including pottery, glass, copper, original paintings and reproductions.

SPORTS

Mano a Mano - (corner of Juarez and Morelos) adventure trips and equipment rentals are available for those wishing to go off the beaten path. Specialize in kayaking, hiking and bicycling. In Baja 011-52 (612) 145-0151 tel/fax in U.S. 619-645-8012
Fishing - surf fishing from the beaches. Charter sport fishing available from La Paz and Cabo San Lucas 50 miles either direction.

SPANISH LESSONS

Private lessons arranged for individuals or small groups with Professor Raymundo Amador Estrada. Contact him at Casa de la Cultura in town.

WORKSHOPS

Pottery & Ceramics
Herbalogy - theory & learning herbs - includes walking
Creative Writing
Paper Making

RESTAURANT AND STREET FOOD

Pilars (surf board sign) best fish tacos in Mexico - open daily. Also telephone caseta for long distance and fax services
Carnitas La Esquina - superb pork tacos with real corn tortillas - open daily
Tacos Sinaloense - excellent beef & cheese tacos, baked potatoes with beef and other toppings - open nightly

ACCOMMODATIONS

Todos Santos Inn
Hotel California
Santa Rosa

TRANSPORTATION

Airlines – fly into La Paz International Airport (Aero California & Aero Mexico) then 1 hour by land (rental car or bus) or fly into Los Cabos International Airport (Alaska, Mexicana, Continental) then 1 1/2 hours
By land (rental car or bus) Rental cars are not available in Todos Santos. Bus Service from Cabo San Lucas - 6am, 7am, 7:30am, 10:30am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 6pm