The California Grey Whale makes an annual trek from the cold waters of Alaska to the waters of Laguna Ignacio, just west of San Ignacio. The small two lane road leads you through an incredible landscape of palm trees, over the beautiful lake, and spills you into the town square. This spectacular town square with it's huge Indian Laural trees and quaint shops is the perfect place to unwind when you arrive in town. It has been a popular watering hole for passing travelers and the locals for many years. The best place to enter the water is on the east side of the lake, near the road.
Water shoes help make it easy to get in and out, but most folks go in barefoot.
Because of it's mid-peninsula location, San Ignacio is a bit short on beaches. However, thanks to the underground stream that runs through the valley here, a nice freshwater lake does provide somewhat of a 'beach' environment. The widest part of the lake is just next to the blacktop heading into town. There are also beaches at Laguna San Ignacio, but the whales are the main draw for those beaches, and the weather is a bit cooler. The lush valley provides great shady areas to set up camp, and the weather is pleasant here most of the year.