Baladra beach was peaceful with crystal clear waters that you could easily swim or walk out a few hundred yards. From La Paz, it was only about a 20 minute drive and definitely worth a trip if you're in the area.

nice beach, especially for families as shallow water extends far from beach. Vendor provides beach umbrellas, lounge and regular chairs for 150-180 pesos per day. also kayak rentals available by hour. limited food and beverages available

Balandra is the most beautiful beach in La Paz! It is also a great place to take children since the water level is low and they can wade in it. Also, rent the kayaks ($12 USD/Hr) because you can go to the other side of bay to explore! They have about 10 palapas for shade and a food truck with... More

Bay here is very flat and shallow, giving water a beautiful turquoise color. Water was warm, and you could walk out probably a quarter of a mile and water was still not waist deep.

Balandra is a beautiful bay offering shallow waters, white sandy beaches and a beautiful mountainous backdrop! This is a remote location so there is no where to really buy food, remember to bring snacks with you! The downside is that this is often a VERY busy location and on the weekends can be extremely overcrowded!

As we rounded the corner of road to the parking lot with a single vendor we were stunned at the color and beauty of this bay. As advised by others there are no services so bring all that you need with you. We gathered our things and walked down to and out into the crystal clear and warm waters. Schools... More

This is the beach from which you can swim or kayak out to the famous "mushroom rock" The bay is very protected and the water shallow. At low tide, the water will only come up to your knees for hundreds of yards off shore. No restaurants or bathrooms. Some palapas, a ceviche truck, and a truck that rents kayaks for... More

I was walking out in this lovely beach at low tide and got to the the famed rock that looks like a boulder on top of a four foot stand. I was carefully watching were I stepped and admired the schools of fish near the rocks. However, I stepped on a hidden white sting ray, which was the color of... More

A nice beach, the one at the Costa Baja Resort is as nice, and they serve Corona. But watch out for white sand at both.