Melina’s guidebook
Food Scene
Here is a list of some of my favorite local restaurants. Most are within short walking distance or a few minutes drive from Casa Nivana.
Saludos !
This is a great place to enjoy a great pizza and salad while watching the sunset just a few yards away. Mango margaritas are their specialty and you can also enjoy the use of their heated pool ! A bit pricier than other local restaurants but worth every peso ! A few minutes drive from Casa Nivana.
P.s. This restaurant has been closed for the past few months so not sure if it is has reopened as of 2021.
29 locals recommend
Freesouls Cerritos Restaurant
This is a great place to enjoy a great pizza and salad while watching the sunset just a few yards away. Mango margaritas are their specialty and you can also enjoy the use of their heated pool ! A bit pricier than other local restaurants but worth every peso ! A few minutes drive from Casa Nivana.
P.s. This restaurant has been closed for the past few months so not sure if it is has reopened as of 2021.
Barracuda Cantina is my go to favorite in Cerritos ! It is also just a 90 second drive (yes I timed it) from Casa Nivana. Dany and Karla are the owners and they will make you feel like family the minute you walk in the door. Tacos are their specialty as are their amazing Margaritas and Mojitos. There is always a fun and friendly crowd here, often with live music playing. A must go to if you are staying in Cerritos !
53 locals recommend
Barracuda Cantina
Cerritos AvenueBarracuda Cantina is my go to favorite in Cerritos ! It is also just a 90 second drive (yes I timed it) from Casa Nivana. Dany and Karla are the owners and they will make you feel like family the minute you walk in the door. Tacos are their specialty as are their amazing Margaritas and Mojitos. There is always a fun and friendly crowd here, often with live music playing. A must go to if you are staying in Cerritos !
This is a wonderful "farm-to-table" restaurant that serves delicious organic meals. Set in the middle of a lush garden, it is a "must go" dining experience. There are always a wide variety of daily meal specials as well as a large selection of mixed drinks and cocktails.
79 locals recommend
Hierbabuena
76 ParcelaThis is a wonderful "farm-to-table" restaurant that serves delicious organic meals. Set in the middle of a lush garden, it is a "must go" dining experience. There are always a wide variety of daily meal specials as well as a large selection of mixed drinks and cocktails.
This is my favorite place to have a drink and watch a sunset directly on Cerritos Beach. The views are incredible, the staff are so friendly, and the food and drink are delicious and very reasonably priced.
6 locals recommend
Cerritos Surf Town
This is my favorite place to have a drink and watch a sunset directly on Cerritos Beach. The views are incredible, the staff are so friendly, and the food and drink are delicious and very reasonably priced.
My favorite place to go to on a Sunday morning for great coffee and a wonderful chance to connect with the local community ! Located in the neighboring town of Pescadero, you will find delicious breakfasts, a great coffee selection and a wonderful atmosphere to start your day. There is usually a live band playing on Sundays and a great craft and farmers market with local growers and artisans selling their wares.
55 locals recommend
Baja Beans Cafe
KM , 63 DegolladoMy favorite place to go to on a Sunday morning for great coffee and a wonderful chance to connect with the local community ! Located in the neighboring town of Pescadero, you will find delicious breakfasts, a great coffee selection and a wonderful atmosphere to start your day. There is usually a live band playing on Sundays and a great craft and farmers market with local growers and artisans selling their wares.
Another wonderful farm-to-table restaurant that is set in a beautiful outdoor setting . This restaurant is in Todos Santos and is about a 15 minute drive from Casa Nivana.
53 locals recommend
JAZAMANGO
s/n Calle NaranjosAnother wonderful farm-to-table restaurant that is set in a beautiful outdoor setting . This restaurant is in Todos Santos and is about a 15 minute drive from Casa Nivana.
Here is a more upscale beachside hotel that you may want to enjoy a nice sunset cocktail and delicious gourmet meal. Just a 10 minute drive from Casa Nivana !
9 locals recommend
Hotel San Cristóbal
Carretera Federal 19Here is a more upscale beachside hotel that you may want to enjoy a nice sunset cocktail and delicious gourmet meal. Just a 10 minute drive from Casa Nivana !
Here is a great place to go to for breakfast and lunch in Todos Santos. Lots of healthy choices including wonderful salads and smoothies. The relaxed atmosphere and outdoor setting makes for a wonderful dining experience !
65 locals recommend
La Esquina Todos Santos
S/N C. HorizonteHere is a great place to go to for breakfast and lunch in Todos Santos. Lots of healthy choices including wonderful salads and smoothies. The relaxed atmosphere and outdoor setting makes for a wonderful dining experience !
One of my new favorites in Pescadero ! Delicious Asian and Baja Fusion food all set in a wonderful outdoor setting. A must go to !
18 locals recommend
Carlito's Place Restaurant
One of my new favorites in Pescadero ! Delicious Asian and Baja Fusion food all set in a wonderful outdoor setting. A must go to !
This is a wonderful place to watch the sunset and have a drink and meal in Todos Santos. Casual setting with a delicious food and drink menu. A must go !
47 locals recommend
The Green Room
This is a wonderful place to watch the sunset and have a drink and meal in Todos Santos. Casual setting with a delicious food and drink menu. A must go !
Sightseeing
There are some wonderful nearby towns and cities to visit from Casa Nivana. Having a car is definitely the best way to travel here and will allow you to enjoy a variety of wonderful destinations during your stay.
This quaint historic city is a must see while you are here in Baja ! Plenty of wonderful restaurants, cafes and art galleries to while the way an afternoon. There is often live music in certain restaurants and bars in the evening so check out baja western onion online for special community and cultural events in the area.
302 locals recommend
Todos Santos
This quaint historic city is a must see while you are here in Baja ! Plenty of wonderful restaurants, cafes and art galleries to while the way an afternoon. There is often live music in certain restaurants and bars in the evening so check out baja western onion online for special community and cultural events in the area.
This is a wonderful hour and 15 minute drive from Casa Nivana and a not to be missed beach and bay. Located just 20 minutes outside of the city of La Paz, Balandras Bay lies in the Sea of Cortez and has beautiful clear turquoise waters await and wonderful white sandy beaches.
98 locals recommend
Balandra
This is a wonderful hour and 15 minute drive from Casa Nivana and a not to be missed beach and bay. Located just 20 minutes outside of the city of La Paz, Balandras Bay lies in the Sea of Cortez and has beautiful clear turquoise waters await and wonderful white sandy beaches.
Another wonderful beach to visit when you are on the La Paz side of Baja is Tecolote Beach ! Just a few minutes drive from Balandra Bay, Tecolote is a great place to enjoy a seaside lunch and drink and while away the hours in beautiful clear warm waters .
17 locals recommend
Tecolote Beach
23000 Baja California Sur La Paz-El TecoloteAnother wonderful beach to visit when you are on the La Paz side of Baja is Tecolote Beach ! Just a few minutes drive from Balandra Bay, Tecolote is a great place to enjoy a seaside lunch and drink and while away the hours in beautiful clear warm waters .
For any exploring you want to do in the area, Todos Santos Eco Adventures is your company ! "Must see's" in the area include going to see the sea lions on Isla Espiritu, swimming with the whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez and taking a hike in the untouched biosphere of the Sierra Laguna Mountains.
11 locals recommend
Todos Santos Eco Adventures
88 GuaycuraFor any exploring you want to do in the area, Todos Santos Eco Adventures is your company ! "Must see's" in the area include going to see the sea lions on Isla Espiritu, swimming with the whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez and taking a hike in the untouched biosphere of the Sierra Laguna Mountains.
Shopping
This is a wonderful place to get fresh fruit, veggies and baked goods. Just a few minutes drive from Casa Nivana on the main freeway to Todos Santos !
36 locals recommend
Agricole Cooperativa
KM 62 Carretera a Los CabosThis is a wonderful place to get fresh fruit, veggies and baked goods. Just a few minutes drive from Casa Nivana on the main freeway to Todos Santos !
Surfing
Mario's Surf school is located right on Cerritos Beach, only a 10 minute walk (3 minute drive) from Casa Nivana. Mario was the first surfing school on Cerritos Beach and is still considered by most to be the most reputable. Enjoy a surf lesson from a local or if you are already a pro, there are surfboards to rent as well !
Great for beginner surfers of all ages.
Paddleboards can also be rented from the same location.
13 locals recommend
Mario Surf School
Mario's Surf school is located right on Cerritos Beach, only a 10 minute walk (3 minute drive) from Casa Nivana. Mario was the first surfing school on Cerritos Beach and is still considered by most to be the most reputable. Enjoy a surf lesson from a local or if you are already a pro, there are surfboards to rent as well !
Great for beginner surfers of all ages.
Paddleboards can also be rented from the same location.