Top 10 Best Attractions in Cabo San Lucas

Located at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is a picture-perfect paradise in Mexico with stunning resorts, beautiful landscapes, and endless adventures!

Planning to visit Cabo San Lucas for the first time and wondering which must-see spots and can’t-miss activities to add to your trip itinerary? Below, we’ve rounded up a list of the top attractions in Los Cabos (including all the best things to do at each!) to make sure your first trip to Baja California Sur is nothing short of spectacular.

Key Takeaways

• Relax at beautiful beaches — Los Cabos is home to stunning beaches, including Lover’s Beach, Divorce Beach, and Medano Beach, which are an excellent launching point for water adventures, such as snorkeling, sunset boat tours, and fishing excursions.
• Embark on thrilling adventures — From swimming with whale sharks and deep-sea diving to rugged off-roading trips and thrilling ziplining experiences, Los Cabos offers endless adventures!
• See iconic landmarks — Cabo San Lucas is home to well-known landmarks in Mexico, including the iconic Arch of Cabo San Lucas and the picturesque Sierra de la Laguna Mountains.

Top Attractions and Things to Do in Los Cabos

1. El Arco

The famous El Arco (the Arch of Cabo San Lucas) is a spectacular rock formation located off the coast of Cabo San Lucas at Land’s End, separating the Pacific Ocean from the Sea of Cortez.

This iconic attraction at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula can only be reached by boat, making it a popular end destination for sunset sailing or catamaran rides, snorkeling and diving tours, and other boat tours, including kayaking excursions, whale-watching tours, and glass-bottom boat rides.

2. Lover’s Beach & Divorce Beach

Lover’s Beach and Divorce Beach are located on either side of El Arco, and while each beach is worth visiting during a boat ride to the famous arch, each of these secluded beaches offers a totally different vibe (as the name suggests, right?).

Lover’s Beach has calm turquoise waters and soft golden sand, making it a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and sailing. However, on the opposite side, Divorce Beach offers a backdrop of rocky cliffs and intense waves that, while beautiful to admire, are too dangerous for swimming.

3. Medano Beach

Medano Beach is one of the most (if not the most) well-known beaches in Cabo. Medano Beach is one of the few swimmable beaches in Cabo. In addition to swimming, it serves as a launching point for various water sports, including paddleboarding, kayaking, parasailing, and jet skiing.

Medano Beach is also the central hub in Cabo San Lucas for high-end beachfront resorts (including our luxurious rentals at the Villa La Estancia Resort), scenic oceanview restaurants, and lively beach bars, making it a fabulous place to visit for dining, shopping, and nightlife in Los Cabos.

4. Cabo Pulmo National Park

Located on the East Cape of the Baja California Peninsula, just north of San Jose del Cabo, Cabo Pulmo National Park is a must-visit destination in Los Cabos for wildlife enthusiasts.

This protected national park, nicknamed the “Aquarium of the World,” is one of the best snorkeling spots in Los Cabos. This park is renowned for its rich biodiversity and living coral reef, which is home to rare wildlife, including eels, sea turtles, rays, hundreds of tropical fish, and even sea lions!

5. Sierra de la Laguna Mountains

The Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, situated between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, is a stark contrast to the serene beaches in Cabo, with its towering peaks and cascading waterfalls, making this mountain range one of the top destinations on the Baja Peninsula for nature lovers and thrill seekers.

Many popular desert tours and excursions in Cabo, such as ATV rides, horseback rides, and ziplining tours, depart from the base of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains in Cabo San Lucas.

6. Downtown Cabo San Lucas & the Cabo San Lucas Marina

Spending time in Downtown Cabo San Lucas is a must during a trip to Los Cabos!

This bustling hub has some of the best shopping in Cabo, excellent Mexican restaurants, and trendy nightclubs. Downtown Cabo is also home to the Cabo San Lucas Marina, which is the launching point for many boat excursions in Cabo and some of the top sportfishing tournaments in the world!

7. San Jose del Cabo Gallery District

While Downtown Cabo San Lucas is known for its upbeat atmosphere (mainly catered to tourists), Downtown San Jose del Cabo offers a much more laid-back, authentic vibe, making it a must-visit spot in Cabo for visitors who want to get a genuine feel for the local culture.

The Gallery District, in particular, is a can’t-miss destination in San José del Cabo. Known as the cultural heart of Los Cabos, the Gallery District is home to high-end art galleries, boutique shops, and family-owned restaurants that showcase the local “feel” and “flavor” of the Baja California Peninsula.

8. La Paz

Though La Paz is located about two hours north of Cabo San Lucas, it’s worth mentioning on this list of the top attractions in Cabo San Lucas for one reason: swimming with whale sharks!

La Paz is one of the only destinations in the world where you can swim with whale sharks — the largest fish in the world! The whale shark season in La Paz lasts from October to April, so be sure to visit Cabo during the fall, winter, or early spring to swim with these gentle giants.

9. Tourist Corridor

The Tourist Corridor, which stretches between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, is one of the most scenic drives on the Baja California Peninsula!

However, this 20-mile-long stretch of coastline offers much more than beautiful views. It’s also home to five-star luxury resorts, scenic golf courses, snorkeling spots, and unique attractions, like Flora Farms, which offers farm-to-table dining experiences and cooking classes in Cabo.

10. Todos Santos

Though Todos Santos is about an hour’s drive from Cabo, this charming town with its bohemian flair makes a fabulous day trip from Cabo San Lucas!

Known for its colorful colonial-style buildings, vibrant arts scene, local shops and restaurants, and excellent surfing spots, Todos Santos is a great destination to visit during a trip to Los Cabos for those who love shopping, art, architecture, or adventure!

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Whether you want to swim at picturesque beaches, like Lover’s Beach or Medano Beach, explore the vibrant arts scene in San José del Cabo or Todos Santos, or go on a thrilling adventure, like swimming with whale sharks in La Paz or ziplining through the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, one thing is for sure – this list of the top attractions in Cabo has something for every type of traveler!

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