Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo mix luxury resorts, Pacific surf, the Arch and a famed sport-fishing scene. Humpback whales visit December to April.
Good to know
- Swim only at beaches marked safe; many Pacific-facing beaches have dangerous currents.
- Water taxis to Lover's Beach leave from the marina.
- Hurricane season is September and October.
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Boat to the famous rock arch and sea-lion colony.
Two small beaches on opposite sides of the rock arch, reached by water taxi or kayak; calm on the Sea of Cortez side.
Humpback whales arrive from December to April; panga boats get you close for breaching and calf sightings.
Marlin and mahi-mahi from the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez.
Sammy Hagar's cantina in the old town, with live bands, tequila and a party crowd most nights.
Sheltered bay with clear, calm water and plenty of reef fish just offshore, ideal for first-time snorkelers.
Massages and facials with ocean views, a good rest-day plan between excursions.
Gallery-lined plaza in a historic town with Thursday evening art walks, farm-to-table dining and a quieter pace than Cabo.
Artsy town with the Hotel California and surf beaches.
Stroll the boardwalk past yachts and sport-fishing boats, with waterfront restaurants and bars for dinner.
Guided ATV or camel rides through desert, dunes and beaches on the quieter East Cape.