9 Best Beaches in Cabo San Lucas

Lovers Beach is a calm cove beach at the tip of Land's End, offering soft, golden sand, stunning rock formations towering into the air, and hidden access. You will need to take a water taxi from the marina or kayak over from another local beach to reach this beach. This beach is less crowded than other beaches because you need to make arrangements to get here, and the water is very calm and safe for swimming. That makes it great for families. There are no amenities here, however, so bring your hat, chair, and umbrella.

Lovers beach is a romantic spot with gorgeous photo ops. It's a favourite of many who make repeat trips here.

El Medano Beach offers a 2-mile long expanse of golden sand and dark blue waters along the Cabo San Lucas Marina, with calm, swim-friendly surf that's popular among visitors. Luxury hotels and resorts line the beach, and a line of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are all along the shore so you can eat, drink, and party the night away here. Watersports are highly popular here, including jet-skiing, boogie boards, kayaking, parasailing, and many other activities. You can even rent gear from sports rental shacks along the beach.

You can also catch a water taxi here to visit offshore islands and other attractions. The marina is in the heart of city centre.

Chileno Bay Public Beach, or Playa Chileno, is a gorgeous calm beach with clear water against a backdrop of upscale luxury homes and hotels with Blue Flag status. It's safe for swimming and is a wildly popular snorkelling spot. The snorkelling and swimming areas are cordoned off to keep boats out. The beach offers plenty of amenities, including bathrooms, showers, and a boardwalk, though you won't find lots of shops or restaurants along the shoreline here.

Bring your snacks and drinks, rent an umbrella, and kick back on this beloved beach. It's just 18 minutes from city centre Cabo San Lucas.

Santa Maria Beach is a serene beach offering swimming, endless stretches of sand and surf, snorkelling, and the opportunity for whale watching. This beach doesn't offer a tonne in the way of amenities, but it's something of a hidden gem where you can relax while the kids splash and play. You can build sandcastles, catch some rays, or head into the water to snorkel among the colourful sea life. While whales aren't a constant sight here, it's not uncommon to see one breach on the horizon when it's in season.

If you're looking for a quiet, uncrowded place, this is it. It's just 20 minutes east of city centre.

Playa del Divorcio, or Divorce Beach, offers a scenic shoreline and rough surf with endless stretches of sand that are great for relaxation and photos. It isn't good for swimming; the surf makes it extremely dangerous. If, however, you want to take a walk along a rugged coast that showcases the power of nature, this is a good place to come. Despite its name—and no one seems to know why it's called "Divorce Beach," it can be a romantic spot for a morning or late afternoon stroll.

It may be named because the surf is opposite of the calm waters of Lovers Beach across the way. It's only about 10 minutes to the south of city centre.

Playa Costa Azul is one of the signature surfing spots in Los Cabos, on the Sea of Cortez side, and offers pro surfing competitions, photos, beach bars, and entertainment. The prime surfing here is the result of the Zips reef break, and during the summer months, you'll see the best among pro surfers tackling the pipes here. The annual Los Cabos Open of Surf is held here every summer and includes swimming costume competitions, live music, food, and celebrations for days.

Even outside of the competition, Zipper's Bar & Grill is the place to go for food, drinks, and fun. It's about 40 minutes to the north of town.