San Carlos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A peaceful harbor in San Carlos along Mexico's Pacific Coast
A peaceful harbor in San Carlos along Mexico's Pacific Coast
Mar de Cortes
Zorro Bay - The beach area appeared in the movie "The Mark Of Zorro".
With a mountains that resemble Sedona, AZ .. If it had more palm trees I'd call it paradise. San Carlos is a popular expat community, and after visiting I understand why.

Where to stay in San Carlos

A Los Algodones Catch 22 Beach Shot, San Carlos, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico

Marina Real

While there might not be top attractions in Marina Real, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cerro Tetakawi and Piedras Beach.

Marina Real
SAN CARLOS BEACH, SONORA / MEXICO - DECEMBER 29, 2018.Beautiful sunset view of San Carlos Beach. Shot taken in Villas California, located near Los Algodones beach and the Sea of Cortez Beach Club.

Villas California

Villas California might not have many top sights, but Los Algodones and Cerro Tetakawi are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Villas California
Panoramic aerial photo of San Carlos Sonora, Mexico. The place where the desert meets the sea.

Villa Hermosa

While Villa Hermosa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Carlos Golf Course and Marina San Carlos.

Villa Hermosa
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Caracol Turístico

When in Caracol Turístico, you can plan a visit to Marina San Carlos and Cerro Tetakawi, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Caracol Turístico
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Sector Bahia

When in Sector Bahia, you can plan a visit to Marina San Carlos and Cerro Tetakawi, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sector Bahia
San Carlos beach and rocks in Cortez sea

El Creston

While there might not be top attractions in El Creston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Carlos Golf Course and Marina San Carlos.

El Creston
Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Calle Gabriel Estrada S/n San Carlos SON
The price is ฿3,710 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,710
฿4,415 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room wasn’t too clean. The floor was dirty and the kitchen wasn’t cleaned lately as well as being understocked. It was hard to use. Also there were lots of large bugs ( either crickets or cockroaches) in it. I had to catch them multiple times a day and wasn’t sure where they were coming from. ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa
Hotel San Carlos Plaza

Hotel San Carlos Plaza

3 out of 5
Paseo Mar de Bermejo, Los Algodones San Carlos SON
The price is ฿2,941 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿2,941
฿3,500 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (699 reviews)
Hot water on the shower goes and come and coffee machine doesn’t works

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hotel San Carlos Plaza
Hotel Boutique Casa María

Hotel Boutique Casa María

3.5 out of 5
BLVD. GABRIEL ESTRADA 129 San Carlos Sonora
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
Muy limpio, todo el personal súper amables, linda vista de la terraza.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hotel Boutique Casa María
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos

Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos

2.5 out of 5
71 Malibú Nte. Fracc. Villa California San Carlos Son.
Stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf Course ...
9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
Was a disaster! Miss information on booking site. Upon arrival was ask to pay full amount when partial payment was already collected. I was disputing amounts with front desk staff members and was taking a bit of time to settled in. I paid full amount but made them aware that would double check with ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos
Evamar San Carlos

Evamar San Carlos

3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Rafael Jesús Caballero, San Carlos Sonora
Stay at this apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
Muy amable el personal!

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Evamar San Carlos
Playa Blanca Premier Resort I

Playa Blanca Premier Resort I

4 out of 5
Ruta 124 Playa Algodones San Carlos SON
Stay at this spa condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Los Algodones and Piedras Beach are located ...
Playa Blanca Premier Resort I
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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