Cabo Beaches

This beach is accessed through the public access way at the Chileno Resort. The beach has ample parking and a walkway down to the sand. The beach is swimmable and often busy because of this. This beach is also popular for snorkelers and other water sports. Boats often anchor in the bay to let passengers enjoy the beautiful waters.

This beach is formed by a small bay and is swimmable. There is parking at the top and a walkway down to the sand. There are vendors on the beach renting chairs and umbrellas if you don’t have them. The beach is known to be good for snorkeling as the water is calm and clear and it’s a protected marine sanctuary.

This beach is accessed by driving into the beautiful Palmilla development and making a left at the beach access sign about 1/4 mile in. There is a lot of parking that wraps around the bay to provide easy access to different areas of the beach. You’ll find bathrooms, personal palapas, and handicap access make your visit more enjoyable.

The beach is great for swimming, snorkeling, and other water sports. It can get pretty busy on the weekends but due to ample parking and the size of the beach, we have never had a problem.

Many consider this the most beautiful beach in Mexico and it has been ranked in the top 10 beaches in the world. The calm waters of the bay stretch far out to the Sea of Cortez. Due to the depth, the water is a light turquoise color, crystal clear, and incredibly warm. Some places are just ankle deep and some up to your chest. This beach is popular for swimming, SUP, and kayaking. Depending on the time of day you visit, parts of the lagoon are dry as the tide recedes. If you’re visiting Los Cabos, this beach is definitely worth the day trip to La Paz, but keep reading to make sure you get in!

Due to the beaches popularity, access is limited to two large groups a day, one at 8am and one at 1pm. To ensure you’re included in a group, I recommend showing up early (about an hour) and joining the other cars. There are security guards to direct you and ensure the rules are followed. While in line you can buy food, drinks, and beach accessories from vendors who walk the line of cars. We got fresh ceviche which was a great snack under one of the permanent palapas along the water’s edge.

This is the main beach in San Lucas and has an amazing view of Lands End. It's swimmable and based on its location gets very busy. It’s also close to bars, eateries, and downtown Cabo San Lucas.

El Tule is a wide strip of beach between The Grand Velas and Chileno Bay. There are dirt off-roads from both directions to access El Tule and you can see the beach from above when you cross the arroyo via bridge. The beach has a ton of parking and gets busy on weekends with people camping and enjoying the views.

This beach on the East Cape is far enough away from San Jose and off the beaten path that you’ll likely be the only one there. Rock formations in the water create different water depths and add to the variations of blue color. Pack a cooler, umbrella, and of course fishing rod and spend the day enjoying the undeveloped beauty of this beach. As the area expands and more land is developed, we’ll have to travel further to experience this kind of beach.

This strip of beach in the town of Los Barriles has incredibly calm water for the area. The waves here are usually quite small and remind me of a lake. This is a great place to wade out and swim as it gets deep slowly and you aren’t fighting through large waves or heavy currents. You can visit a rental shop for water sports like kiteboarding, surfing, and eFoiling. After the beach, hop into one of the beachfront eateries.

This beach is on the Pacific side about 20 minutes North of Cabo San Lucas. Access is off the main highway down a dirt road. The road slowly becomes more sandy but you can get fairly close to the beach and park without issue. The beach is quite long and you’ll most likely find yourself alone. The beach is 4x4 friendly if you have one and want to set up at one of the ends close to the rocks. There are no lifeguards or safety measures so swim and enjoy at your own risk. The beach is nice for fishing and there are a variety of tournaments here throughout the year.