Shannon’s guidebook
Food scene
La Tortuga
Amazing food, great staff and fair prices!
AMAZING food and atmosphere...try the Camarones Culichi with salsa creama!
La Catrina Restaurant & Gallery
km 7 Boulevard Manlio Fabio BeltronesAMAZING food and atmosphere...try the Camarones Culichi with salsa creama!
Beach restaurant with live music...great food, wonderful staff and fair prices! Be sure to check out the duo Sensa Nova on Thursday nights - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
18 locals recommend
La Palapa Griega
Posada de San CarlosBeach restaurant with live music...great food, wonderful staff and fair prices! Be sure to check out the duo Sensa Nova on Thursday nights - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
JJ's Tacos y Cosas
Boulevard Manlio Fabio BeltronesAmazing Coconut Shrimp! Also, try the Papa Loca - to die for!
Craving American food? This place has the BEST and BIGGEST nachos we've ever had! Be sure to go early every Saturday to hear THE DUDES (incredible band) 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
28 locals recommend
Hammerhead's
Boulevard Manlio Fabio BeltronesCraving American food? This place has the BEST and BIGGEST nachos we've ever had! Be sure to go early every Saturday to hear THE DUDES (incredible band) 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cocina economica Las Capitanas
BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN!!!
Our absolute favorite! Great food, prices and the view is SPECTACULAR! Oceanfront next to La Palapa Griega. Kids swim free with paying adult.
El Mar Restaurant
Our absolute favorite! Great food, prices and the view is SPECTACULAR! Oceanfront next to La Palapa Griega. Kids swim free with paying adult.
Piccolo
337 Blvd. Manlio Fabio BeltronesWonderful food and amazing service! BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH in town!
Our favorite seafood restaurant! Be sure to try the Rocas Shrimps (enough for two people)! Located next to the Wellness Center on the main road (Beltrones/Tetakawi)
El Mazateño
Our favorite seafood restaurant! Be sure to try the Rocas Shrimps (enough for two people)! Located next to the Wellness Center on the main road (Beltrones/Tetakawi)
KCS San Carlos Sports Bar
Billards and lots of TV's to watch your favorite sports!
Day passes available...located on the Shangri La Beach located just down our steps!
Club de Playa Marinaterra
Bulevar Gabriel EstradaDay passes available...located on the Shangri La Beach located just down our steps!
Best meat products in town...great small town grocery store with many American products available.
10 locals recommend
Super Carnes Santa Rosa
Best meat products in town...great small town grocery store with many American products available.
Tacos Luis El Mar
TierraGreat tacos!!!
Mariscos DOÑA ROSITA
Located in La Manga...a wonderful, beachside LOCAL experience!
Gary's Dive Shop
For all of your diving/snorkeling needs, this is your place!
BF Farmacia
Our favorite, friendly pharmacy!
Local farmers market every Saturday...Rescate provides emergency services (call 911).
Rescate of San Carlos
Local farmers market every Saturday...Rescate provides emergency services (call 911).
Colibri
1700 Blvd. Manlio Fabio BeltronesGreat pizza, drink specials and nightly entertainment!
A great neighborhood bar with food and nightly entertainment...don't miss THE DUDES every Sunday afternoon 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - be sure to get there early to get a good seat!
Hair of the Dog
A great neighborhood bar with food and nightly entertainment...don't miss THE DUDES every Sunday afternoon 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - be sure to get there early to get a good seat!
Neighborhoods
You're going to love this secluded beach located directly off of our patio! Close to many of the best restaurants in town and within walking distance to the San Carlos Marina, Marinaterra Hotel and Marinaterra Beach Club.
Playa Shangri-La
You're going to love this secluded beach located directly off of our patio! Close to many of the best restaurants in town and within walking distance to the San Carlos Marina, Marinaterra Hotel and Marinaterra Beach Club.
Sightseeing
Voted by National Geographic as one of the most scenic views in the world!
37 locals recommend
San Carlos Vista Point
864 Av. Cinco Pte.Voted by National Geographic as one of the most scenic views in the world!
Playa Piedras Pintas
Beautiful beach...a local favorite!
Los Algodones Beach
Beautiful beaches! Be sure to check out the sand dunes!
Canyon Nacapule
1265 Calle 3Great day hike!
El Mar Diving Center
CrestónFor all of your diving/snorkeling/kayaking needs!
El Rancho del Desierto
Horseback riding through the sonoran desert and beaches.
Local pearl farm with some of the most beautiful (and reasonable) jewelry you will ever find! Call to schedule a tour!
7 locals recommend
Perlas del Mar de Cortez
Local pearl farm with some of the most beautiful (and reasonable) jewelry you will ever find! Call to schedule a tour!
San Carlos Wellness Centre
Wellness centre and spa
City advice
Getting around
Looking to go fishing or on a Sunset Cruise?
Lixhi Renta de Yates...THE BEST!!! Ask at the Marina for Lixhi -
Tell him Pablito and Shannon from Shangri La sent you! Or, contact me and I'll text you his number!