San Carlos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic aerial photo of San Carlos Sonora, Mexico. The place where the desert meets the sea.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation, a calm sea, and a sunset with clouds.
An aerial view of a coastal area with lush green islands surrounded by turquoise waters.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rocky mountain, a sandy beach, and clear blue waters.
Beautiful Sunset Over The Sea Of Cortez (Gulf Of California) Near Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico

Our guide on where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about San Carlos
Learn more about San Carlos

Costa Del Mar

While there might not be top attractions in Costa Del Mar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Los Algodones and La Manga.

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.

Marina Real

While there might not be top attractions in Marina Real, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Piedras Beach and Mirador Escenico de San Carlos.

Caracol Turístico

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

Sector Bahia

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

Hotel San Carlos Plaza

Hotel San Carlos Plaza

2.5 out of 5
Paseo Mar de Bermejo, Los Algodones San Carlos SON
The price is NZ$267 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$267
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (826 reviews)
"Todo estaba muy bien excepto el baño era una tina muy vieja y la pared como con moho. El personal y todo lo demás fue bien"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hotel San Carlos Plaza
Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Calle Gabriel Estrada S/n San Carlos SON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$292 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$292
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Los Algodones and Marina San Carlos are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Property is clean just a bit outdated"

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

Marinaterra Hotel & Spa
Sea of Cortez Beach Club

Sea of Cortez Beach Club

3 out of 5
Paseo Mar Bermejo Parcela 7 San Carlos SON
The price is NZ$280 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$280
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"It was my first time visiting San Carlos the Hotel was the perfect location for my trip close to Algodones beach with lots of food options nearby. We had an amazing time"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Sea of Cortez Beach Club
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.
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"It was amazing the view was nice I will be"

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Playa Blanca Premier Resort I
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 aparthotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Los Algodones and Marina San Carlos are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
"Rooms and property was very clean and spacious, the room we stayed at had the windows next to the hallway in the center of the buildings and was quite loud, there was a guest playing loud music in next to our window I had to go take care of it myself, security was not around, check out was fast"

Reviewed on 26 May 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 family-friendly apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Evamar San Carlos
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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