American victory Skirmish of Todos Santos (March 30, 1848), was the last clash of the Mexican–American War and ended eighteen months of hostilities in Baja California.

[1]: 48  With Naglee's reinforcements, Colonel Burton could move against the enemy forces in the vicinity that were reported to be gathering against him without leaving La Paz open to attack.

[1]: 191 [5]: 173  Burton learned that the Baja Californians, under the command of Mauricio Castro, were concentrating at Todos Santos, prior to retreating toward Magdalena Bay,[1]: 51  about fifty-five miles southwest of La Paz on the Pacific coast.

[11][12] Following the skirmish, Todos Santos was secured and the hungry American troops fed on sugar cane and green corn in the fields near the town.

[13] Burton sent Naglee and fifty men toward Magdalena Bay,[1]: 52  about 150 miles northwest on the Pacific coast, to cut off the enemy's retreat.

[11][16] By 5 April, returning to San Jose del Cabo, was the Alcalde of Miraflores, and 23 prisoners, including Jefe Politico Mauricio Castro, taken by an expedition led by Lt. George L. Selden of the USS Cyane.