Cabo San Lucas Beaches
 
Medano Beach (Playa El Médano) The Dune Beach - Medano Beach is the main safe 
swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas and the most popluar. It begins at the east 
side of the harbor and extends along Cabo San Lucas Bay all the way to Villa del 
Palmar. 

Lover's Beach (Playa del Amor) - Playa del Amor (Love Beach) or Playa del Amante 
(Lover's Beach) - also known as Playa Doña Chepa in earlier years is located on 
the Sea of Cortez side of Land's End at Cabo San Lucas.

 
Divorce Beach - This stretch of clean white sand is located on the Pacific side 
a short walk from Playa del AMor. Divorce Beach is great for sunbathing and 
relaxing, but It is very dangerous to swim on this beach.

 
Solmar Beach (Playa Solmar, TerraSol & Finisterra Beach) - This wide stretch of 
white sand beach faces the Pacific Ocean and runs from the rocks at Land's End 
to the base of Pedregal to the West.

 
 
 
Tourist Corridor Beaches                                
Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo 
Playa Costa Azul (Blue Coast Beach)  

In this half mile stretch before Palmilla Bay is the world famous surf break called

Costa Azul.Playa Acapulquito - Just west of Playa Costa Azul is a little stretch of 

beach called Playa Acapulquito, known as Old Man's Beach. Playa Palmilla 

(Palmilla Beach) Westin Regina Resort Beach Playa Buenos Aires (Good Air Beach) 
Playa Cabo Real Playa Bledito (Tequila Cove) Playa El Tule Playa Bahia Chileno 

(Chilean Beach) - Chileno Bay, next to the Hotel Cabo San Lucas, is yet another 

breath-taking bay known for its diving and snorkeling. Look for the dive flag at the 

edge of the highway at Km. 15, which marks the parking entrance. 

Playa Santa Maria (Santa Maria Beach) - Not too far along the highway east of 
Km. 12 is the very popular and often photographed Bahía Santa María, a small bay 
next to the renowned Twin Dolphin Hotel. 

Playa Las Viudas (Widow's Beach) Twin Dolphin Beach - This picturesque beach is 
a quiet spot to relax and have a picnic. 

Playa Barco Varado (Shipwreck Beach) 
Monuments Beach - a small beach popular with the surfing set and has the closest 

surf to Cabo San Lucas, just a few miles out of town. 
 
  
San Jose del Cabo Beaches
 
La Playita (The Little Beach) - Near San Jose del Cabo, La Playita is the home 
of La Playa Sportfishing, the local cooperative Panga Fishing Fleet. Although 
this area is not recommended for swimming, it's an excellent place to watch 
fishermen with their catch.

 
El Estero - Beginning at the East end of the Playa Hotelera (Hotel Beach) in San 
Jose del Cabo, one will find the famed estuary. The freshwater lagoon has over 
three hundred and fifty species of wildlife and lush vegetation.

 
Playa Hotelera (Hotel Beach) - This stretch of sand runs from the estuary west 
past the new Royal Solaris hotel, continuing until it reaches the Costa Azul 
beach. Playa Hotelera beaches are generally not recommended for swimming due  
to a fairly consistent body thumping shore break and a deep inshore drop-off. 

Pacific Ocean Coastline Beaches

Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos 

Playa El Faro Viejo (The Old Lighthouse Beach) - Somewhat inaccessible, but 
worth effort. Four wheel (ATV's) All Terrain Vehicles are no longer permitted 
for outings to this impressive spot.

 
Playa Las Margaritas - Las Margaritas Beach - Sorry, no margaritas here, but 
peace and quiet are plentiful.

 
Playa Migriño - At Kilometer 100, Migriño is popular with surfers and campers, 
and a nesting area for sea turtles. Swimming is dangerous but you can walk for 
miles along this windswept shore. For access, take the side road on the left 
before the bridge. 
Playa Km. 90.5 

Playa El Cajoncito - Playa El Cajoncito (this beach doesn't have a formal name) 
can be found by turning off Highway 1 at Km. 86 and following a rough dirt road 
to the Ocean. 

Playa Las Cabrillas 
Playa Los Cerritos - At Kilometer 64 near Pescadero, Los Cerritos is a mile and 
a half in from the highway and the hot spot for surfing, camping, and swimming 
(with caution). 

Playa San Pedrito - At Kilometer 59, an RV park at Playa San Pedrito has cabañas 

and a restaurant bar. Swimming here is at your own risk. 
Look for the stone arch entrance off the highway. 
Playa San Pedro (also know as Playa Las Palmas) - San Pedro Beach - At Kilometer 
57, a well maintained access road (across from a boxy-looking agricultural 
research station) takes you almost all of the way to picturesque Playa San 
Pedro, also known as Las Palmas. Bordered by a reed lagoon and protected by  
rock promontories on both sides, groves of palm trees frame this gorgeous 
quarter-mile strand of beach. Las Palmas has good swimming (again, with 
caution), body surfing, and hiking. 

Playa Punta Lobos - Local fisherman launch their pangas in the waves at the 
local beach several miles outside of Todos Santos. 
 

East Cape Area Beaches                   
San José del Cabo to La Ribera 
La Playita (The Little Beach) 
Playa Anónima (Anonymous Beach) 
Playa La Laguna 
Playa Higuera (Fig Tree Beach) - An inescapable feature here is a gnarled, old, 
twisted and contorted fig tree which is completely out of place. The savage  

looking beach is lashed with waves and is partially hidden among rock formations 
Playa Los Frailes (The Monks Beach) - About 40 miles from San Jose del Cabo 
you'll come to Los Frailes. This is a very popular beach, with limited 
facilities. Lovely, gentle, Bahía Los Frailes attracts both campers and 
yachtsmen. 

Cabo Pulmo - About 5 miles north of Los Frailes is Cabo Pulmo, another of the 
more popular beaches on the East Cape of Los Cabos, it even has a restaurant 
and plenty of space in a cove for RV's, vans and campers. 

La Paz Beaches

When it comes to Beaches La Paz has all the bases covered. Driving just north of 
La Paz you will find Beaches you thought only lived in books. Inviting white 
sandy Beaches can be found starting about 5 kilometers north of town and stretch 
all the way to Playa Tecolote witch lies 26 kilometers north of downtown La Paz.

A visit to La Paz without a visit to the northern beaches would be like a 
baseball game without hotdogs and cold beer. Here are just a few of the more 

visited Beaches. 

 It is Highly recommended to bring plenty of Sunscreen, bottled water and a 
brimmed hat. Do not be caught off guard when it comes to controlling your 
exposure to the sun. We want you to come back and enjoy a nice night out on the 
town, not lying in your hotel room thinking you'll catch fire at any minute.

Playa El Coromuel (presently under contruction, for what, I don't have a clue) 
(4.5 km): is the first Beach you will encounter north of town. A Local favorite 
with Shaded palapas and food / beverage services. This Beach lies within the 
harbor boundaries.

Playa El Tesoro (13 km): is located approx 13 Kilometers north of town and is a 
great little beach when it comes to children. The crystal clear waters are very 
shallow where a child could actually walk out for better then a 100 meters. 
Tesoro has about 25 shaded palapas, small restaurant and Kayak retails. A great 
place to kick back and watch the little ones play till they drop.

Pichilingue (19 km): Home to the La Paz ferry terminus and a large commercial 

harbor that never quite caught on. Nice beaches are just north of the deep water 

port; several palapa restaurants.

Playa Balandra (23 km): is one of the better known Beaches for its beauty and 
surrounding landscape. Like El Tesoro the waters surrounding Balandra are sallow 
and safe for the children. Entering the water and walking around the cliff to 
your right will bring you to Playa El Hongo where you will find the famous 
landmark Balancing Rock Formation you see on many postcards.

 
Services at Playa Balandra are limited and hit & miss. Thou there are no 
established restaurants or palapas the weekends usually bring venders of food, 
beverages and umbrellas rentals. It is always best to pack your own lunches and 
drinks for the day. Playa Balandra does however have BBQ pits to the south for 
your use.

 Playa El Tecolote (26 km): is by far the largest and most visited Beach in La 
Paz. Located at roads end it boast two large restaurants, shaded palapas and 

rentals of all sorts including Sea Doo's and the un-famous Banana rides.

This Beach has a beautiful view of Isla Espiritu Santo. Guided Boats can be 
rented for crossings to the Isla (a 6.5 km crossing).

Tip: The shaded palapas at and between the two restaurants are rented for 200 
pesos per day. They also include a table and four chairs. Both restaurants will 
give you the Palapa for free if your bill with them is 200 pesos or more. So if 
you plan on eating or drinking from these establishments it is wise to make this 
deal before settling into your Palapa.