Discover Cabo San Lucas and find hotels
Accommodation in Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas offers a variety of starting points for planning a trip: El Arco and the beaches, activities at Medano Beach, sport fishing at the marina, and culture and natural history. The calendar also plays a role: the “OrĂgenes” artisan market takes place on Fridays, and the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament attracts anglers in October. When comparing hotels, you can start by considering the experiences and dates you want to shape your stay.
El Arco: granite formation and access by boat
El Arco is a granite formation where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Over millions of years, tides and wind have shaped the formation through erosion. El Arco thus connects a specific coastal location with a long history of formation.
El Arco is accessible only by boat from Medano Beach or the Cabo San Lucas marina. Check current conditions when planning a specific trip. This type of access differs from that to Lover’s Beach: a water taxi runs there from Medano Beach, and the beach is also accessible by paddleboard or kayak.
Lover’s Beach and Divorce Beach
Lover’s Beach, also called Playa del Amor, is a Cabo San Lucas landmark suitable for swimming, nestled between two rugged granite cliffs. You can snorkel at the beach; scuba diving is possible at the underwater sandfalls of Neptune’s Finger. Here, swimming and snorkeling at the beach meet a separately named dive site.
Right next door, Divorce Beach offers a different coastal character: the beach beside El Arco is known for its dramatic cliffs and crashing waves. Those interested in the coastline will find two distinct features—the rocky setting of Playa del Amor and the cliffs and waves of Divorce Beach. The different ways of accessing El Arco and Lover’s Beach are also a practical consideration when planning.
Medano Beach and the marina
You can play beach volleyball at Medano Beach. Open-air beach clubs, lively cantinas and upscale restaurants line its shore. The mix of establishments can change, so if you’re planning a particular visit, it’s worth checking the current selection.
Sport fishermen head out from the Cabo San Lucas marina to catch prized marlin. Every October, the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament draws anglers there. If the tournament matters for your trip, check the specific event dates. Sport fishing and the tournament offer a different focus from a day at Medano Beach.
Market, museum and local stories
The “OrĂgenes” artisan market takes place every Friday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Plaza Amelia Wilkes Ceseña in Cabo San Lucas. Check the schedule if you’re planning a particular visit. The Museo de Historia Natural offers insights into the region’s natural history; if you’re planning a visit, check the current opening hours in advance.
Pirate’s Cave, associated with centuries-old legends, is located next to El Arco. The site adds a story to the coastal landscape, while the Museo de Historia Natural focuses on the region’s natural history. For trip planning, you can distinguish the Friday market and October tournament dates from excursions to El Arco and Lover’s Beach: specific dates matter for events, while access options matter for coastal destinations.
Discover more destinations: Puerto Nuevo, Playas De Rosarito, Tecate, La Ribera, San Felipe, Heroica Mulegé, Durango, Ensenada.
For the broader travel overview: Baja California.
