Ready to trade the snow and frigid temperatures up north for a warm, sunny beach vacation this holiday season? If so, visiting Los Cabos, Mexico, in December is the perfect choice!

Both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo — located at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula — enjoy spectacular winter weather, making December a fabulous time to visit Los Cabos. December is an ideal month for enjoying water sports and land adventures, from surfing and snorkeling to golfing and riding ATVs. If you plan on visiting Cabo this winter — don’t miss the following fun things to do in Cabo San Lucas in December!

Top Cabo Adventures to Experience in December

Hitting the Beach

Most people coming to Cabo San Lucas want to spend some time at the beach, and December couldn’t be a better time to do so! With an average high temperature of 80°F and zero days of rain, you can count on the perfect weather for beach bumming in Cabo in December, with clear skies and sunshine daily!

Here are some of the top beaches in Cabo to visit in December:

  • Lover’s Beach — Located at Land’s End, Lover’s Beach (Playa del Amor) is home to famous landmarks like El Arco and Divorce Beach. This beach can only be reached via a water taxi from Cabo San Lucas, but it’s an excellent spot for snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
  • Medano Beach — As one of the only swimmable beaches in Cabo, Medano Beach (Playa El Médano) is beloved for its gentle waves and warm waters. It’s the ideal spot for swimming and fun water sports, like jet skiing, parasailing, and kayaking, in the heart of Cabo San Lucas.
  • Santa Maria Beach — Located in the Tourist Corridor of Los Cabos, Santa Maria Beach lies in a sheltered, natural cove, making it an excellent spot for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. As a protected marine sanctuary, you’ll be able to get up close and personal with colorful fish!
  • Chileno Beach — Chileno Beach offers a similar experience to Medano Beach (clean sand, calm waters, and basic amenities) without the tourists and beach vendors at the former beach. It’s also one of the best snorkeling beaches in Cabo, so bring your snorkeling gear!

Swimming with Whale Sharks

A swimmer in a black bikini reaches out toward a large whale shark as they swim together in crystalclear blue waters.

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world that can grow up to 65 feet in length! Though whale sharks are massive, they’re incredibly gentle and completely harmless to humans.

From November to April, whale sharks migrate to Baja California Sur for the winter months, making swimming with them one of the best things to do during a trip to the Baja Peninsula in December! Many tours include round-trip transportation from Los Cabos to La Paz, where the whale sharks spend their winters, making it a breeze to swim with them during a trip to Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo.

Spotting Humpback Whales on a Whale-Watching Tour

December kicks off the whale-watching season in Los Cabos, making it a great time to embark on a Cabo San Lucas whale-watching tour! Spotting whales in their natural habitat off the coast of Baja California Sur is an awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime experience you can’t miss during a winter trip to Cabo.

Though humpback whales are the most common species to spot off the coast of Los Cabos, you also might see gray, blue, killer, sperm, minke, and pilot whales, as well as dolphins and sea lions, during a whale-watching tour. Most tours depart in the morning, early afternoon, or late afternoon, but waking up early for the morning tour is the best way to guarantee a whale sighting!

Riding Horseback through the Deserts and Beaches

A lone rider on horseback moves along a serene beach at sunset.

Though many tourists flock to the beautiful ocean in Cabo San Lucas, there are plenty of fun excursions and tours to enjoy on land, too, including horseback rides through the stunning terrain!

December is a great time to soak up the sunshine in Cabo San Lucas while horseback riding. Some rides trek through the desert, others traverse the beaches, and some include a mix of both landscapes. If a horseback ride sounds like a good time, you can also consider a camel ride — this is a fun, unique way to explore the beautiful landscapes of Los Cabos from the back of a magnificent, gentle creature!

Watching the Sunset on a Luxury Cruise

A couple sits together on the deck of a luxury yacht, watching the sunset over the ocean. The man has his arm around the woman as they enjoy the view, with the sun casting a warm glow across the water.

One thing is for sure — you can’t beat the spectacular sunsets in Los Cabos! There aren’t many sights more stunning than watching the bright yellow sun sink beneath the picturesque ocean waves and rock formations in Cabo, lighting the sky with colorful red, orange, and pink hues.

December is one of the cooler months in Los Cabos, so you might get a little cold watching the sunset from the beach after a day of fun in the sun. Instead, consider bundling up and embarking on a luxurious sunset cruise on the Sea of Cortez. You can enjoy delicious appetizers, premium wines, and craft cocktails from an open bar while listening to live music and the soothing sound of the waves.

Shopping and Dining in Downtown Cabo San Lucas

If you’re ready to take a break from the sun, sand, and surf, head into Downtown Cabo San Lucas and to the Cabo San Lucas Marina for some exceptional shopping, dining, and sightseeing.

Downtown Cabo San Lucas is home to some of the best shopping in Cabo San Lucas, including Luxury Avenue and Puerto Paraiso Mall, where you’ll find boutique shops, luxury retailers, and art galleries. This is also where you’ll find some of the best restaurants in Cabo for authentic Mexican food and fish tacos, like Mi Casa and Hacienda Cocina y Cantina. You can also stop at popular tourist spots, like Iglesia de San Lucas and Town Square while exploring Cabo’s shopping and dining scene.

Escape the Winter Blues During a December Trip to Los Cabos with Cabo Rentals by Jane

With the promise of warm, sunny weather and fun things to do, from snorkeling and whale watching to horseback riding and sunset cruises — December is a spectacular time to visit Cabo! Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush on an epic adventure or want to relax on a beach with your toes in the sand, you’ll find all that (and more!) on a winter vacation to Cabo San Lucas in December.

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