TOP SWIMMABLE BEACHES

When it comes to beaches in Cabo, we’ve got you covered. We’ll break down our favorite beaches for swimming, surfing and snorkeling.

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TOP SWIMMABLE BEACH

Medano Beach

Playa El Medano is ground zero for social life in Cabo San Lucas. The beach is huge, about two miles long, and filled with restaurants, bars, souvenir vendors, and water-based activities rentals. You can rent wave runners, kayaks, go parasailing, swim or enjoy the buzz around you—Medano is alive with activity.

Access is available through any of the hotels and restaurants along the stretch. Parking can be limited at the tourist hot spot, so taking a taxi or using a car service is recommended.

Palmilla Beach

Playa Palmilla offers calm waters, a family friendly area and a mile-long stretch of beach. On weekends, arrive early if you want a palapa or bring your own umbrella for shade. It’s hard to find a better place for family fun· swim, snorkel, or grab a book and relax. Try your hand at surf fishing or just watch as the fishermen come in during the late morning. Keep your eyes peeled during whale season.

Access at KM 27 Transpeninsular Hwy., exit at Palmilla. There is ample parking located close to the beach.

LOVER’S BEACH

Playa del Amor, or “Lover’s Beach” is a poetic paradise bounded by towering rocks that offers gorgeous views across the bay. Water-based transportation is a must, the easiest and cheapest method being one of the many pangas (or water taxis) that operate out of the Cabo San Lucas Marina or from Medano Beach. Enjoy a relaxing, romantic and unforgettable day- pack a picnic lunch and a bottle of wine-plus water, sunscreen, towels, snorkel gear and any other essentials you’ll need.

Access is available by water taxi from Medano Beach or Cabo San Lucas Marina.

La Playita Beach

Playa La Playita is a long favorite of locals for a Sundayat-the-beach. It features a safe, roped-off swimming area inside the harbor entrance, as well as a natural beach, where you can swim, skim-board, surf, or fish. The beach also has a kiddies play structure, pristine bathrooms, and palapas to escape the rays.

Access at the east entrance of the Puerto Los Cabos marina in San Jose del Cabo.