Many people travel to Mexico for a relaxing all-inclusive vacation. They are taken care of from start to finish, and setting foot outside the property is optional. There are many excellent choices for all-inclusive holidays in Cabo, but if you want to get out and explore, either on your own or with a tour, Cabo is a fun place to visit!
Cabo has a stunning shore line. Looking from the ocean to the land, it is quite reminiscent of the French Rivera with row after row of multi-million dollar homes hanging off the hills over the sea. For those who love to frolic in the ocean, Cabo is a mixed bag. Because of the rugged coastline and undercurrents in the Pacific, there are selected safe swimmable beaches, and other areas that are meant to be enjoyed from the safety of the sand! Medano Beach, in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, is the most popular and densely populated. Many resorts empty on to Medano and it is the main docking area for cruise ships as well as touring boats.
From Medano Beach, you have a clear view of Lands End (pictured above). This is the actual point where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, and facing you is a beautiful beach, accessible only by boat, called Lover's Beach. Lover's Beach overlooks the more calm waters of the Sea of Cortez, swimmable, but you need to pack what you need for the visit - you will find some locals renting sun umbrellas or selling drinks, and that's about it. In line with good Mexican humor, a large rock formation separates Lover's Beach from it's counterpart - Divorce Beach. This beach opens to the Pacific Ocean and is definitely not swimmable - one look at the ferocious waves crashing against jagged rocks and you know this place is a good beach for sunbathing only! Both beaches are easily accessible via a short five minute boat ride and worth the visit!
Playa Pamilla, next to the opulent One and Only Pamilla Resort, is another swimmable beach. This is a large stretch of land and the water is good for snorkeling or general beach enjoyment. Close to Palmilla Bay is the world famous surf break known as Playa Costa Azul. I believe this is where you can sign up for Surf lessons at the Surf Hotel, and find people of all ages enjoying the waves!
Playa Bahia Chileno (Chilean Beach) is another swimmable beach, a cove known for diving and snorkeling, located in the Corridor. No amenities here, so pack what you need! And Monuments Beach is a small beach popular with the surfing crowd.
El Estero in San Jose del Cabo, is where you will find the famed Estuary. This is a freshwater lagoon with hundreds of wildlife and vegetation - worth a visit.
There are many more beaches throughout Los Cabos. Here are a few more that are known for activities other than swimming: Playa Santa Maria, a well photographed beach area; Widow's Beach, wonderful scenery and perfect for a picnic; and La Playita near San Jose, an excellent place for sports fishing and to watch the catch come in for the day. Just make sure to find out which beach is best for what activity, and no matter how swimmable the Bay may look, always proceed with caution to check the daily pull of undercurrents, especially if the Bay empties into the Pacific Ocean.
Cabo is a great place for divers, deep sea fishing and sea life watching, be it dolphins or whales. General activities like boat tours, swimming and snorkeling are also abundant. The Sea of Cortez is the safest and most interesting, with hundreds of sea life sharing the warm waters with you. The further up the coast you travel on the Cortez side, the calmer the waves and activities like snorkeling are more educational! All the resorts will have a go-to person who can recommend the right beach for your activities, but always check the weather, currents and flags on each beach to understand what is safe for that day - this isn't the still waters of the Caribbean, but it's a great adventure!
Cabo has a stunning shore line. Looking from the ocean to the land, it is quite reminiscent of the French Rivera with row after row of multi-million dollar homes hanging off the hills over the sea. For those who love to frolic in the ocean, Cabo is a mixed bag. Because of the rugged coastline and undercurrents in the Pacific, there are selected safe swimmable beaches, and other areas that are meant to be enjoyed from the safety of the sand! Medano Beach, in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, is the most popular and densely populated. Many resorts empty on to Medano and it is the main docking area for cruise ships as well as touring boats.
From Medano Beach, you have a clear view of Lands End (pictured above). This is the actual point where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, and facing you is a beautiful beach, accessible only by boat, called Lover's Beach. Lover's Beach overlooks the more calm waters of the Sea of Cortez, swimmable, but you need to pack what you need for the visit - you will find some locals renting sun umbrellas or selling drinks, and that's about it. In line with good Mexican humor, a large rock formation separates Lover's Beach from it's counterpart - Divorce Beach. This beach opens to the Pacific Ocean and is definitely not swimmable - one look at the ferocious waves crashing against jagged rocks and you know this place is a good beach for sunbathing only! Both beaches are easily accessible via a short five minute boat ride and worth the visit!
Playa Pamilla, next to the opulent One and Only Pamilla Resort, is another swimmable beach. This is a large stretch of land and the water is good for snorkeling or general beach enjoyment. Close to Palmilla Bay is the world famous surf break known as Playa Costa Azul. I believe this is where you can sign up for Surf lessons at the Surf Hotel, and find people of all ages enjoying the waves!
Playa Bahia Chileno (Chilean Beach) is another swimmable beach, a cove known for diving and snorkeling, located in the Corridor. No amenities here, so pack what you need! And Monuments Beach is a small beach popular with the surfing crowd.
El Estero in San Jose del Cabo, is where you will find the famed Estuary. This is a freshwater lagoon with hundreds of wildlife and vegetation - worth a visit.
There are many more beaches throughout Los Cabos. Here are a few more that are known for activities other than swimming: Playa Santa Maria, a well photographed beach area; Widow's Beach, wonderful scenery and perfect for a picnic; and La Playita near San Jose, an excellent place for sports fishing and to watch the catch come in for the day. Just make sure to find out which beach is best for what activity, and no matter how swimmable the Bay may look, always proceed with caution to check the daily pull of undercurrents, especially if the Bay empties into the Pacific Ocean.
Cabo is a great place for divers, deep sea fishing and sea life watching, be it dolphins or whales. General activities like boat tours, swimming and snorkeling are also abundant. The Sea of Cortez is the safest and most interesting, with hundreds of sea life sharing the warm waters with you. The further up the coast you travel on the Cortez side, the calmer the waves and activities like snorkeling are more educational! All the resorts will have a go-to person who can recommend the right beach for your activities, but always check the weather, currents and flags on each beach to understand what is safe for that day - this isn't the still waters of the Caribbean, but it's a great adventure!
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