Escape from Cabo: Why More Locals Are Heading for the Pacific Side (and the Breeze)
It starts with a thought—somewhere around late July, when your car feels like a toaster oven and you’ve broken a sweat just trying to unlock your front gate. Maybe you’re standing in a slow-moving line at Costco or wondering why your electric bill is suddenly the price of a plane ticket. And then it hits you: There has to be a better way.
Good news: there is. And it’s less than an hour away.
Welcome to Cerritos Beach and Pescadero, where the ocean breeze still works better than any A/C unit, traffic jams involve two donkeys and a taco stand, and life moves to the rhythm of waves— not resort shuttles and cruise ship crowds.
If you’re reading this from Cabo in August, barefoot and stuck to your leather couch, this one’s for you.
Let’s Talk About the Heat (and the Breeze)
Cabo in summer is no joke. We’re talking about the kind of heat that makes you question your life choices—and possibly your deodorant. The kind of heat where even your dog gives you the side-eye when you suggest a walk.
But just forty-five minutes to the north, something magical happens.
In Cerritos Beach and Pescadero, we get a breeze. Not just any breeze, but that sweet Pacific airflow that makes mornings feel fresh and evenings feel like a Corona commercial. While Cabo's hitting 95°F with zero wind, we're sitting pretty at 82°F with a constant ocean breeze. It’s a microclimate miracle—one that’s been quietly drawing in-the-know locals from Cabo for years. And lately, the secret’s out.
Congestion vs. Connection
Cabo’s energy is electric, and if you’re in the mood to party or power-network, it delivers. But if you’re craving space, calm, and a little more nature with your morning coffee, you might be feeling the squeeze.
Over here on the Pacific side, “rush hour” means sharing the road with livestock that have absolutely no sense of urgency. People still wave on the road, and not with that finger. There’s room to breathe, build, garden, surf, and generally exist without honking.
The pace is slower, but it’s not sleepy. Think: bonfires instead of bottle service, surf meetups instead of mixers, and community potlucks where the dress code is “whatever’s clean.”
Same State, Different State of Mind
Here’s the beauty of it: you don’t have to leave Los Cabos to feel like you’ve left it all behind. Many of our buyers already own second homes in Cabo—but they’re discovering that life on this side of the peninsula offers something Cabo can’t: space, quiet, cool nights, and a sense of retreat.
They still make the occasional Costco run or head into town for a doctor’s appointment, but they come home to crickets instead of club beats. No long commutes, no traffic jams that take all day—just the peace of being far enough away to relax, and close enough to stay connected.
What You’ll Gain (Besides Cooler Nights)
More house for your peso—whether you're buying a lot, building your dream home, or scooping up a stylish surf shack, your budget stretches farther here. Sweat-free nights become reality thanks to that Pacific breeze (it's not a myth, it's meteorology). You'll actually know your neighbors, your barista, and your local fisherman. Morning surf sessions replace gym memberships. Sunset walks become routine. Starry skies remind you what you've been missing, and local ranchero markets feature actual rancheros.
What You’ll Give Up (Spoiler: Not Much)
Okay, let’s keep it real. You won’t find five sushi places on one block, or valet at the coffee shop. And sometimes the power does flicker (we call that candlelit ambience). You might have to send a dropped pin just so the Amazon driver can find your house, and your car will almost always have a charming layer of dust. But if you’ve ever muttered “I need a break” while stuck in traffic on the Cabo Corridor—this might just be your answer.
The Buyers Are Already Coming
We’re seeing a noticeable trend: people who already live and vacation in Baja—especially in Los Cabos—are becoming the newest wave of Cerritos Beach and Pescadero buyers. They already know the region, understand the pros and cons, and are looking to upgrade their lifestyle without upgrading their stress.
They’re moving into boutique oceanfront communities, regenerative farm collectives (think Flora Farms 15 years ago), custom homes with killer ocean views, and off-grid setups with just the right amount of Instagram appeal.
Still Baja, Just Better for Some
This isn’t Cabo vs. Cerritos—it’s Cabo and Cerritos. You can keep your favorite doctor, your weekend Costco run, and even your favorite Golf Club membership… while sipping your morning coffee in a place where your neighbor is more likely to be a cactus than a large condo complex.
And if you're not quite ready to commit? Rent for a season. Try it out. Chances are, once you feel that breeze and realize your power bill just got cut in half, you’ll be texting your Realtor by sunset.
Thinking of making a move?
We live here. We love it here. And we’ve helped plenty of Cabo residents find their quiet side without giving up convenience. If you’re curious about how Cerritos Beach or Pescadero could work for you, let’s chat—just don’t expect us to miss the heat.