Puerto Chino is about 25km from town by road — a combination of paved and unpaved track that a taxi will cover in around 45 minutes. There is no public transport, but the taxi ride is straightforward to arrange from the waterfront. Take food and water; there are no facilities at the beach.
The beach itself is a long crescent of dark volcanic sand backed by low scrub. The surf is usually manageable for intermediate surfers; beginners should take care as the rip can be strong when the swell is up. Non-surfers come for the wildlife — sea turtles are often seen in the water just offshore, and the rocky headland at the southern end shelters a small sea lion colony. It is a genuinely peaceful place, the kind of beach where you can spend an afternoon without seeing another tourist.