Explore The Town.

Modern Mexican, Mediterranean-inspired

Eclectic Mexican-Mediterranean kitchen and specialty coffee bar set among cardón cactus. Open for breakfast, brunch, coffee and dinner.

Dog-friendly, ample parking.

Beachfront resort restaurant, Mexican / seafood

Restaurant at the Palapas Ventana ocean-adventure resort with bay and Cerralvo Island views. Known for fish burgers and mango margaritas.

6:30am–9:00pm daily; reservations, takeout and delivery.

Mexican and seafood, sit-down

Traditional Mexican seafood, chiles rellenos, mole, enchiladas and grill plates. On-site pool guests can use while dining.

~7:30am–9:30pm; live music some nights.

Reservation-only tasting menu at a glamping site

Small hosted dining experience with a rotating tasting menu of modern takes on Mexican classics. Sunday brunch too.

Reservations required for Friday/Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch.

Casual Mexican seafood

Long-running family-run seafood spot known for shrimp tacos, grilled fish and ceviche. Opened by a local fisherman.

Cash only.

Fish taco counter, quick-service

Counter serving grilled fish, shrimp and smoked marlin tacos on crispy tortillas with house salsas. Located at Plaza Diamante.

~11:30am–3:00pm, closed Sundays.

Wood-oven pizza and ceviche bar, kite-side

Two on-site concepts at the Playa Central kite school — wood-oven pizza and a ceviche/fish-taco bar — plus a rooftop bar.

2-for-1 margarita happy hour; DJ/live music some nights.

Modern Mexican, chef-driven

Modern chef-driven Mexican kitchen on the corridor between La Ventana and El Sargento.

Organic Mexican-Asian, brunch and dinner

Open-air courtyard restaurant with an organic, largely house-made menu across Mexican and Asian-influenced dishes. Juices, smoothies and coffee too.

Breakfast 7am–12pm daily; dinner 6pm–10pm Mon–Sat.

Creative ceviche and sashimi, small chef-run palapa

Chef Sergio and Grace cook a rotating hand-written menu of ceviches, tostadas and tostilocos. Fine-dining quality in a casual palapa.

~Thursday–Monday, noon–8pm. Cash or transfer.

Italian, handmade pasta, chef-driven

Chef Giacomo cooks traditional Italian at Plaza del Teso — handmade pasta from his Emilia-Romagna training, menus shifting with what's available locally. "Handmade. Unhurried. Baja."

Closed Mon–Tue; open Wed–Sun 1pm–10pm. WhatsApp +1-281-844-4147.

Mexican, seafood, grill

On the beach across from the police station. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seafood, steaks, margaritas and a second-floor patio overlooking the bay.

Live music and events; ph. (612) 114-0393.

Traditional taquería — al pastor, huaraches, burros

Family-run street-food taquería known for tacos al pastor and a large "Rico Huarache". A locals-and-travelers everyday spot.

Cash. Large portions.

Casual American / Mexican bar and grill

Burgers, pork shanks, wings, ceviche and margaritas in a laid-back bar with sports on TV. Tuna St. and Biznaga St.

3:30pm–9:00pm; happy hour 4–6pm.

Upscale farm-to-table, wood-fired grill and pizza

Rancho-set restaurant at Rancho El Sosiego with a rotating menu built around on-site garden produce, seasonal seafood and wood-fired grill items. Neapolitan-style pizza too.

WhatsApp reservations +52 612 220 7016.

Wellness restaurant, Asian-Mexican fusion

Hotel restaurant at Casa Tara Retreat with a healthy Asian-Mexican menu built on local produce and low-impact seafood. Mexican wines, craft beer and mezcal.

~7:30am–9:30pm.

Beachfront hotel restaurant, breakfast-forward

Second-floor beachfront kitchen sourcing from local farmers and fishermen. Open for breakfast and lunch during high season.

~7am–3pm; closed May 1 – Oct 31.

Modern Mexican, Oaxaca-inspired set menu

Chef-driven concept doing a set menu of bold Oaxaca-influenced Mexican dishes and cocktails, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Reservation only; cash or bank transfer.

Casual Mexican lunch

Classic Mexican lunch menu — tacos, chilaquiles, ribs — in a homey setting. Often cited locally for the chilaquiles.

Birria specialist, cheap Mexican

No-frills Mexican spot best known for birria — as soup, taco filling, or quesabirria — plus other everyday dishes.

Some of the more affordable meals in town.

Roadside torta and antojitos stand

Small roadside spot serving tortas and antojitos. The torta de milanesa is a locals' favorite.

Cash only.

Open-air taquería, tacos al pastor

Open-air taquería known for marinated-meat tacos. 2-for-1 al pastor on Wednesdays.

24-hour Mexican chain convenience store

Chain convenience store on the main road, co-located with the Pemex. The informal landmark between El Sargento and La Ventana.

Gas station

Pemex fuel station on the main road through El Teso, next to the OXXO. The only gas station in town.

Organic and gourmet grocery + café

Organic and gourmet grocery and eatery on Calle Isla San Luis, directly across from the Pemex/OXXO.

Weekly farmers market

Seasonal farmers market with 50+ vendors on Corredor Isla Cerralvo, north of Club Cerralvo.

Thursdays ~7am–1pm during Nov–April season.

Small grocery / tienda

Neighborhood grocery in La Ventana village, across from the main campground.

Reported hours Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 9am–6pm.

Tortillería, fresh tortillas

Fresh tortilla shop on the main road corridor.

Reported Mon–Sat 6am–3pm.

Family-owned grocery, everyday staples

Long-running family-run grocery at the north end of El Sargento with the widest household selection in town — groceries, water, staples, cleaning supplies. Founded by Armida and Oscarito.

Open daily 8am–10pm. Main road heading north toward the hot springs, on the right.

Larger grocery / market

Sister store to Oscaritos ("Oscaritos 2") in El Teso, owned by Armida and her brother. Full-selection grocery with produce, staples and household goods.

Kite, wing, e-foil school + rentals

Kite, wing and e-foil school with a clubhouse on La Tuna Beach. Land or jetski support.

Season Nov–April in La Ventana; summers in Corpus Christi.

IKO-certified kite school

IKO center on the beach at La Ventana Beach Resort. Jetski-assisted lessons, radios, rentals.

Season Nov–April.

IKO-certified kite school

Kiteboarding lessons from beginner through freestyle and foil, IKO instructors. Based at La Ventana Beach Resort.

Season Nov–April.

Kite and wing/foil school, IKO

Kite and wing-foil school on Francisco Amador Street. North Kiteboarding gear, jetski support, beach or jetski lessons.

Formerly Nomad Kitesurf School.

Kite, wing, foil, SUP school

Multi-discipline school (kite, wing, tow foil, SUP, catamaran adventures) with jetski support, radio helmets and multi-lingual instructors.

Wing / foil / kite school, foil-focused

Foil-focused school offering wingfoil, kiteboarding and SUP-foiling lessons, downwinders and progression camps.

Private kite instruction / camp

Small-group kite camp offering 1-on-1 private lessons using Ozone kites. Radios and safety gear included.

Windsports center — school, gear, beach bar

Central windsports school with lessons, gear rental, restaurants, rooftop bar and beach launch. Yellow building next to the La Ventana Campground.

Main all-levels launch and downwinder end-point

The busy central beach in front of Playa Central and Baja Joe's. Primary downwinder exit; no boat ramp.

Reef close to shore on the south end — start further north.

Advanced-rider launch

Narrow beach north of town with a rocky entrance. Limited parking. Usually gets wind first.

4WD recommended.

Advanced launch, remote

Kite launch near the Playa Agua Caliente hot springs beach at the north end of El Sargento. Wind shadow near shore.

4WD highly recommended.

All-levels launch

Popular downwinder launch. Reef close to shore on the southern end.

4WD recommended.

All-levels launch

Soft sand and plenty of beach space. A block west of La Tuna Grill. Kite & Wing Academy clubhouse.

Reef hazard on the north end.

Upwind-only advanced launch

Narrow beach with limited parking. Large rocks extend south.

Booties required.

Advanced-rider launch (water hazards)

Palm-fronted beach with rocks and reef hazards in the water.

Eco sea-safari operator

Local eco tour company running Sea of Cortez snorkel and whale-watching trips. Meets at the boat ramp behind Playa Central.

Whale-watching Dec–May; mobula peak May–July.

Panga fishing outfitter + hotel

Long-running fishing, spearfishing and fly-fishing outfitter running 23' pangas. Targets dorado, yellowtail, roosterfish, marlin.

Dive and snorkel operator

Scuba and snorkel expeditions on the Sea of Cortez reefs and blue water. Small-group format.

Adventure / eco-tour company

Multi-activity operator running sea safaris, fishing, hiking and e-bike tours. Based on Corredor Isla Cerralvo at Calle Damiana.

Whale shark snorkel excursion, La Paz Bay

Regulated whale shark snorkel tours running out of La Paz harbor. Only 14 boats allowed in the refuge at a time.

Season Oct 1 – Apr 30. La Paz is ~1 hr from La Ventana.

Beachfront bar and food, live music

Beachfront open-air bar with cocktails, artisanal beer, sashimi, tacos, poke and ceviche. Live music some nights.

On the sand facing Cerralvo Island.

Kite-launch beach bar + small brewery

Beach bar at Baja Joe's resort with a small in-house craft brewery (Joe's Garage). The après-kite social hub.

Upscale hotel beach lounge

Chic beachside lounge and terrace at Casa Tara with creative cocktails, Mexican wines, craft beer and mezcal.

Beach bar inside a resort, happy hour

Small beach bar on the sand inside La Ventana Beach Resort. Daily 4–6pm 2-for-1 happy hour on cocktails.

Beachfront terrace bar

Beachfront bar terrace at Aqua Ventana (formerly Ventana Windsports) with cocktails, firepits and views. Companion to Coyas restaurant.

Specialty coffee and bakery

Locally owned espresso bar and bakery focused on pour-overs, espresso drinks and fresh pastries. A dirty chai is the signature.

~7am–4pm; closed Wednesdays.

Seasonal specialty coffee kiosk

Metal-box specialty coffee bar built around a sheltering tree. Small-batch Mexican single-origin plus house-made plant milks and non-alcoholic drinks.

Seasonal — October through June. Every-other-Sunday "Après Kite" pop-ups.

Italian-style café and bar

European-style Italian café serving espresso, cold brew, paninis, focaccia, salads and desserts. Upstairs patio with a bay view. Full bar.

Small-batch roaster and espresso bar

Small-batch artisan roaster with espresso drinks, iced coffee, teas and smoothies at Plaza del Teso. Free Wi-Fi, laptop-friendly.

~7am–2pm daily.

Beachside coffee, juice and smoothie bar

Small morning coffee, juice and smoothie bar attached to the Baja Joe's shop and kite school. Common pre-session stop.

~7am–2pm daily; owners kite in the afternoon.

Coffee, smoothies and brunch

Small café with an outdoor patio focused on coffee, fresh smoothies and clean brunch plates.

Singletrack MTB network

North trail network climbing from Playa Agua Caliente up to Alta Vista (~545m). Technical, flowy descents, tight hairpins. Maintained by LaVESTA.

Beginner-friendly singletrack network

Lower-elevation trails south of the bay through cactus forest and exposed reef. Smoother, meandering, beginner-friendly.

Signature ridgetop route (bike or hike)

~5.8 km classic La Ventana route ending at a beach with views over the Sea of Cortez toward Cerralvo Island.

4WD required to reach the trailhead.

Full-service bike shop

Rancho Cacachilas' retail and rental outpost. High-performance MTB rentals, repairs, sales. Calle José Dolores Avilés at Corredor Isla Cerralvo.

Phone +52 612 114 0472.

Private trail network + guided MTB / hike outfitter

16,000-hectare ranch in the Sierra Cacachilas with 11 IMBA-standard trails, 40+ km singletrack, guided rides and hikes. ~30-min drive.

Coastal desert out-and-back

~4.4 mi out-and-back trail with cliff-edge views over the Sea of Cortez, ending at a quiet beach.

4WD to reach the trailhead. Best Nov–April.

Cactus-forest and coastal hike

Easy ~5.4 mi hike through cardón cactus forest ending at a beach with Gulf of California views. Elevation gain ~137 ft.

1.5–2 hrs.

Easy coastal walk

~4 mi easy hike with sunset views over the Sea of Cortez and Isla Cerralvo.

Guided mountain hikes

Guided hikes on private trails in the Sierra Cacachilas. Small groups, focus on ecology and mining heritage.

Natural beachfront hot springs + shore snorkel

Beach north of El Sargento where geothermal water seeps through the sand and mixes with the sea. Dig your own hot pool. Reef ~300 m south of the parking area offers shore snorkeling.

Best at mid-tide. ~32 mi / 51 km east of La Paz.

Boat-access island snorkel destination

Large island offshore of La Ventana with coral reefs and sea-lion colonies. Primary destination for local ocean safaris. Mobulas April–June.

Access via panga from the La Ventana boat ramp. ~6-hour full-day trips.

Signature dive and snorkel site

Reef at the north tip of Isla Cerralvo around the lighthouse. Resident sea lions, reef fish, seasonal pelagics.

Remote beach and lighthouse

White-sand beach and lighthouse ~30 minutes south of La Ventana. Views of the south end of Isla Cerralvo. Good morning snorkeling.

Windy in afternoons — go early.

Shore snorkel, fringing reef

Sandy beach with palm trees and shallow reef sections suitable for casual shore snorkeling in calm morning conditions.