9 Palms — Nueve Palmas
One of the most legendary surf breaks in Baja — and one of the last truly pristine beachfront locations in all of Los Cabos.
9 Palms (Nueve Palmas) is a legendary surf break on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, located along the Sea of Cortez between San José del Cabo and La Paz, minutes from Cabo Pulmo National Park. It remains one of the last undeveloped stretches of beachfront in the region, known for world-class surf, sport fishing, and proximity to North America's oldest living coral reef. BajaSmart Real Estate represents buyers and sellers of East Cape properties near 9 Palms since 2009.
Named for the nine palm trees that once marked this remote stretch of coast, 9 Palms is where serious buyers come when they want what no resort community can offer — true remoteness, world-class waves, and the last pieces of untouched Sea of Cortez beachfront in Baja California Sur.
9 Palms is a legendary surf break on the East Cape of Baja California Sur — located between San José del Cabo and La Paz along the Sea of Cortez. The beach delivers powerful, uncrowded waves that have attracted surfers from around the world for decades, while remaining one of the few stretches of undeveloped coastline accessible by road in all of Baja.
Cabo Pulmo National Park — home to one of North America's oldest living coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is just minutes down the coast, making this one of the richest marine environments in all of Mexico.
What to Expect- Surfing: A powerful, barreling wave that works on south swells — one of the most sought-after breaks in Baja for experienced surfers. Uncrowded and consistent.
- Sport Fishing: World-class sport fishing right offshore — dorado, marlin, and tuna in season, with some of the best numbers in all of Baja.
- Diving & Snorkeling: Cabo Pulmo National Park is minutes away — North America's oldest coral reef with extraordinary marine biodiversity.
- Whale Sharks: The East Cape is one of the best places in Mexico to swim with whale sharks, typically December through April.
- Solitude: Miles of uncrowded beach — no beach clubs, no jet skis, no crowds. The Baja of 20 years ago, for a little longer.
9 Palms (Nueve Palmas) is located on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, along the Sea of Cortez between San José del Cabo and La Paz, just minutes from Cabo Pulmo National Park.
Yes. 9 Palms is a legendary, powerful surf break that works on south swells and has attracted surfers from around the world for decades — and it remains uncrowded compared to other Baja destinations.
Yes. Cabo Pulmo National Park, home to one of North America's oldest living coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just minutes down the coast from 9 Palms.
The East Cape Road (Camino del Este) is currently being paved, which will reduce the drive from San José del Cabo from roughly 90 minutes on dirt road to about 45 minutes on a paved highway.
Yes. Beachfront inventory at 9 Palms is among the scarcest in Baja California Sur, and buyers who act before the new road accessibility is fully reflected in prices have the strongest entry point.
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