Los Barriles Transportation Services
A Fishing Village Worth the Drive
Los Barriles sits on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, about an hour and a half from Los Cabos International Airport. It is not a resort town. There are no all-inclusives, no marina lined with tour operators, no timeshare reps. What it has is a long stretch of beach, world-class wind for kitesurfing, some of the best sport fishing in Baja, and a town center small enough to walk end to end in ten minutes.
The East Cape draws a specific kind of traveler, one who would rather watch dolphins from a charter boat than from a resort pool deck. Kitesurfers come for the consistent November to March winds, rated among the best in the world. Anglers come for marlin, tuna, and mahi-mahi. The local tradition of hoisting flags on your return to shore, one for each fish caught, is the kind of detail that sticks with you.
When the day winds down, Los Barriles operates on its own schedule. Happy hour on the beach. Fresh fish tacos at a taquería that has been there for years. Dinner with whatever the boats brought in that morning. It is a long way from the resort corridor, and that is entirely the point.
Getting from Cabo Airport to Los Barriles
Los Barriles is roughly 90 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport via the Transpeninsular Highway. It is one of the longer transfers from SJD, but the highway is straightforward and the drive through the desert and along the Sea of Cortez is one of the better ones in Baja.
There is no airport shuttle service to Los Barriles. No rideshare either. A pre-booked private transfer from SJD is the only reliable option, and for groups traveling with fishing gear, kite equipment, or luggage for a longer stay, a dedicated vehicle makes the logistics considerably easier.
Popular Destinations in Los Barriles
Beaches & Water
- East Cape beach and kitesurfing
- Los Barriles Marina
- Playa Los Barriles
- Playa La Gaviota
- Playa Norte
- Arbolito Beach
Hotels & Resorts
- Hotel Palmas de Cortez
- Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
- Punta Pescadero Paradise Hotel & Villas
- Martin Verdugo's Beach Resort
- Buena Vista Oceanfront & Hot Springs Resort
- Hotel Playa del Sol
- Rancho Buena Vista
Restaurants & Dining
- La Terraza
- Bay View Bar & Grill
- Los Barriles Restaurante-Bar
- Beans and Rice Tako Bar
- Smokey's Curing Company & Cantina
- Barriles Burger Joint
- La Taberna de Teo
- Taqueria La Gaviota
- La Casita
- El Panzon
- Cactus Restaurant
Activities & Experiences
- Sport fishing charters
- Kitesurfing rentals and lessons
- E-bike and ATV rentals
- Whale watching (December to April)
- Mobula Ray Migration
- Sardine Run Expedition
- Scuba diving
- Horseback riding on the beach and desert
- Buena Vista Hot Springs day pass
- Live music at La Playa Restaurant & Bar
Los Barriles Transportation Services
Cabo Transfers provides private transportation from Cabo Airport to Los Barriles and the wider East Cape, as well as transfers between Los Barriles and other destinations throughout the region.
- Private Airport Transfer: nonstop from SJD directly to Los Barriles, toll fees included
- Private Car Service: dedicated vehicle and driver for day trips, combining Los Barriles with El Triunfo or other East Cape stops
- Activity & Dining Transfers: private transportation timed around your plans for the day, whether that is a charter fishing trip, kitesurfing, or exploring the surrounding area
Why Cabo Transfers
We are one of the first private transportation companies in Los Cabos, with over 15 years on the road and a 4.8-star rating across TripAdvisor and Google. Our drivers are salaried professionals, not incentivized to rush, and GPS monitoring keeps every journey within speed limits. TripAdvisor named us a 2026 Best of the Best, placing Cabo Transfers in the top 1% of listings worldwide. Learn more about us.
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