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El Arco rock arch at Land's End rising from deep blue sea at sunrise
El Arco rock arch at Land's End rising from deep blue sea at sunrise

Baja California Sur · Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos

El Arco at Land's End, Where Cabo San Lucas Meets Two Seas

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Cabo San Lucas sits at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, part of Los Cabos with San José del Cabo and the resort Corridor. Water taxis from the marina and Medano Beach pass El Arco and a sea lion colony on the way to Lover's Beach, reachable only by boat. Swim on the Sea of Cortez side, never the Pacific. Boat trips and whale watching are paid; San José's weekly Art Walk is free. Allow for a long transfer from SJD airport.

Good to know

  • Fly into Los Cabos International (SJD)
  • Ruta del Desierto bus from Terminal 1
  • Land's End reached only by water taxi
  • Swim on the Sea of Cortez side

Where to stay

Where to stay and explore

Downtown and the Marina

Nightlife and boat trips

The hub for restaurants, bars and boat trips. A U-shaped boardwalk links the shopping streets to the charter docks, the Puerto Paraíso mall sits by Medano Beach, and inland streets have taco stands. Easy on foot, no car needed.

Which area suits you?

Medano Beach

Beach stays and water sports

About two miles of sand just east of the marina, lined with high-rise hotels, beach clubs and water-sports rentals. It is the town's main swimmable beach and the centre of the spring-break scene, so it can get crowded.

Which area suits you?

Pedregal

Privacy and luxury

An exclusive clifftop area on the hillside above town, set apart from the busy marina streets. Villas and luxury stays here offer privacy, but you need transport to get anywhere.

Which area suits you?

Tourist Corridor

Resorts, golf and calm swimming

About 20 km of resorts and golf courses between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, with the protected swimming bays of Chileno, Santa María and Palmilla. You need a car, taxi or the Ruta del Desierto bus.

Which area suits you?

San José del Cabo

Couples, art and food

A colonial town centred on Plaza Mijares and its church, with a Gallery District on cobblestone lanes. Quieter and more cultural than Cabo San Lucas, and closest to the airport.

Which area suits you?

East Cape

Divers and snorkellers

Undeveloped coast north-east of Los Cabos and home to Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, one of the oldest coral reef ecosystems in North America. The final road stretch is unpaved, so bring an SUV or join a tour.

Which area suits you?

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Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

When to go

  1. December–April

    Dry, warm days in the low to mid 20s °C. The busiest period, with winter visitors and spring breakers in March and April. Humpback whale watching peaks roughly January to March.

  2. May–June

    Winter crowds have gone and summer storms have not yet started, making this a good all-round window. Sea turtle nesting is said to begin around June.

  3. July–September

    Hot and humid, into the mid-30s °C, with short afternoon thunderstorms. The quietest months and best value, but September carries the highest hurricane risk.

  4. October–November

    Weather clears, seas are calm and water is warm, with peak diving visibility in October. Fishing tournaments run in autumn, turtle hatching peaks around October, and whale season starts in November.

Weather

Weather in Cabo San Lucas

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Cabo San Lucas weather by month

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Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER

Practical tips

  • Swim only at protected Sea of Cortez beaches such as Medano, Chileno and Santa María, never at Divorce Beach or Playa Solmar.
  • Agree a return pickup time with your water taxi before landing at Lover's Beach, as there is no other way back.
  • Bring water, sun protection and snorkel gear to Lover's Beach, which has no facilities, and go early before cruise passengers arrive.
  • Change dollars into pesos and carry cash for water taxis, the Ruta del Desierto bus and tips, ideally in exact change.
  • Book whale-watching tours a few days ahead in January and February, and reserve dinner on Art Walk nights in San José del Cabo.

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