We started the day with no real plan. Lorena had the day off and invited us to join her for Zumba, but I wasn’t feeling particularly motivated for dance fitness. I was hoping we’d find another way to spend time together. But when I checked my morning texts, she’d gotten called in to work after all—so we pivoted.
With no agenda, we headed out to explore Los Cerritos Beach, a local surfing haven. The waves here are massive by Oregon standards—no wonder it draws surfers from all over. In the distance, we spotted whales breaching—some even coming halfway out of the water. They were too far for a good photo, but still magical to witness.
Los Cerritos is buzzing with activity. Vendors sell snacks, surf lessons are in full swing, and you can rent an umbrella or a cushy daybed for lounging. There’s beach volleyball and even cornhole (probably better called "sand bag toss" here). Some of the surfers were pulling off impressive tricks, catching air like pros—though one didn’t quite stick the landing.
The energy here is a stark contrast to the laid-back vibe of Cabo Pulmo. After enjoying a refreshing fruit bowl for breakfast, we pedaled back toward the motorhome that sita on the property Lorena has been working hard to clean up by removing trash and opening things up. You can really see the difference when compared to neighboring lots—she’s making a real impact.
We had hoped to make it to Todos Santos for lunch, but got a later start than planned—Kasey had a few things to handle. Still, the 10-mile ride only took about 40 minutes on the e-bikes (a bit faster than Google’s 52-minute estimate).
It was worth the trip. Though we’d originally planned to meet Lorena for lunch, our schedules didn’t line up, so we made plans to meet for dinner instead. Todos Santos is a charming little town with cobblestone streets, artisan vendors, and plenty of character. We stopped by a bike shop to see about getting screws for Kasey’s bike control panel—he’s lost two, and it’s starting to get a little wobbly. I always knew he had a screw loose!
We couldn’t resist the handmade ice cream at Nevería Rocca—I went with coconut, and Kasey had coffee and cherry vanilla. Afterwards, we popped into a bakery to grab a few goodies for breakfast before heading back to Lorena’s property.
We spent some time relaxing around the motorhome but soon realized we were about to miss happy hour at the Big Fun Beach Club—two-for-one margaritas! The furniture here is made from repurposed pallets. Lorena was just getting off work and met us there for dinner and drinks. We had great conversations and got to hear more about her time in Cabo Pulmo.
While we were eating, Steve, a musician and chocolate-seller we met at Whitt’s End in Cabo Pulmo, showed up peddling his sweet treats again. Kasey wasted no time grabbing some. Lorena, excited to meet Steve, wants to learn guitar.
This is a dog-friendly beach, so we’ll definitely be back in the morning—with or without a plan.
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