Cabo San Lucas

Your reward is two of North America's most enchanting beaches at Cabo San Lucas Bay. Unspoiled natural landscapes, towering granite outcroppings, and a protected marine sanctuary complement eye-popping people-watching across the bay.

LOVER'S BEACH
Towering granite walls behind the famous icon arch are the backdrop for this seemingly remote beach where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Great swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving are ever-popular in the protected waters on the Sea of Cortez side. Cross over from the marina via water taxi or glass-bottom boat and have your camera ready for some incredible scenery. Voted as one of the ten best beaches in all of Mexico by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Lover's Beach is a must-see, must-experience destination.

MEDANO BEACH
Popular for its services, including restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, Medano (meaning dune) is where all the action is, either on land, in, or on the water. All water sports are here; parasailing, jet skiing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking. And the surf is relatively mild and ideal for splashing around. Treat yourself to lunch and a frozen Margarita at one of the eateries under an umbrella while wiggling your toes in the sand. With a party feel, it's a place to see and be seen, but still ideal for families.

Tourist Corridor

All beaches in Mexico are public. Most all the roads from the 20-mile Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo lead to a beach and new adventures, but access may be somewhat limited. No services, no convenience stores, and no lifeguards are available at any of these beaches, so pack a towel, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera, film, a beach umbrella, snorkeling gear, sand toys, swim shoes (to protect tender soles), and a bag to carry out trash. No services, but a great day at the beach is in store for the entire family.

BARCO VARADO BEACH
Accessible next to the Sheraton Hotel off Km.11 in Cabo del Sol, this beach once was home to a shipwrecked Japanese freighter, so named Barco Varado (meaning "shipwrecked"), but all traces have rusted away. It’s great for fishing, diving, snorkeling, and swimming (when the water is calm), and the scenic backdrop is a perfect photo op.

WIDOW'S BEACH
Less popular, but ideal for a picnic, is Las Viudas or Widow's Beach on the west side of the now closed Twin Dolphin Hotel. Tide pools with interesting marine life are fun for the exploring adult or child.

SANTA MARIA BAY
For colorful fish and living coral, pack a lunch, your snorkeling gear, and head to Santa Maria Bay. This protected moon-shaped bay, surrounded by rugged cliffs, is ideal for families. Snorkeling and diving are best in the morning, and the best visibility is in summer months. Santa Maria is one of the best swimming beaches in Los Cabos.

CHILENO BAY
Chileno Bay is near the highway at Km14. Smooth water and a long swath of sandy beach make this an ideal family spot for swimming, snorkeling, and diving along the reef where marine life abounds. Bring your beach umbrella, a good book, and fall asleep to the sound of the gentle surf. Or, for the more ambitious, bring your kayak or canoe. A little more remote are the beaches hidden at the southwest end.

TEQUILA COVE
A man-made stone jetty fronting the Melia Cabo Real and Hilton Hotels creates a safe haven for swimming and water sports. Rent water toys, or explore expansive and almost deserted beaches around the hotel. It’s a great beach for walking, jogging, and horseback riding.

PALMILLA BAY
The long, wide bay makes this an ideal destination for families. Located at Km. 27, and 18 miles north of Cabo San Lucas, this tranquil beach winds around the bay with the One and Only Palmilla Resort on the Palmilla point. If fishing is your thing, pangas (small boats) and cruisers are avail"ble for charter, and are fun to watch as they return with their catch (they don‘t call it "Marlin Alley” for nothing!).

San Jose del Cabo

San Jose del Cabo's beaches stretch for more than five miles along a gentle curving bay. Although not recommended for swimming, the virtually undisturbed long, empty stretches of sandy beach, only a mile from downtown, are ideal for walking, jogging, shore fishing, horseback riding, and beachcombing for sea treasures.

PLAYA COSTA AZUL
Famous for its world-class waves, Costa Azul, at the start of San Jose's beach zone, is popular among surfers, boasting some of the best surfing in Mexico from June through October. If surfing is not your sport, it’s fun to people-watch.

HOTEL BEACH
Despite nearby hotels, Hotel Beach is relatively free of commercial activity, and has few vendors. Palapas (umbrellas made of palm fronds) are available in front of the hotels and at the public access, Playa Las Palmas. Hotel Beach is perfect for sunbathing, strolling, beach volleyball, and surf fishing. On the extreme east end is the San Jose Estuary, home to migratory birds, and a nursery for endangered sea turtles. Take a moment and you might see a stately egret wading in the shallow water foraging for an aquatic meal.

The evening show starts with the sunset, followed by the tang of romance—moonrise on the beach. What could be better to end a delightful day at one of Los Cabos' beaches? It is said if you leave with sand in your shoes, you will return. We hope that is true, many times over.