EXCITING
Beaches
Waves
of JOY Whether you surf, lounge about digging your toes in the sand, or snorkel amid marine marvels, Mother Nature blessed Los Cabos with beaches ideally suited to every inclination — from the tranquil beachcomber to the active thrill seeker.
ECO-CERTIFIED Blue Flags fly at 22 beaches that have earned their certification from the elite global Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). During the past few years, the destination has focused on its local beaches to meet the FEE’s stringent eco-certification standards for water quality, safety, cleanliness, accessibility and shoreline protection. The most recent additions to the admirable list are El Surgidero, La Gaviota and Monuments Beach.
RESORT BOUND Of the Blue Flag tally, 12 flank resorts and hotels lining the two-mile stretch of Médano Beach, long recognized as Los Cabos’ safest swimming destination. Starting with Playa Hacienda, the names of these beaches reflect the accommodations they front. The roster includes Breathless, Casa Dorada, Club Cascadas de Baja, ME Cabo, Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos, Pueblo Bonito Rosé, Riu Palace Los Cabos, Riu Santa Fe, Villa del Palmar, Villa del Arco and Villa La Estancia. This Blue Flag stretch kayaks and wave runners. Bordering the entrance to Marina Cabo San Lucas — steps from what was once the most productive fishing cannery in Latin America — the Cannery Beaches are a succession of small strands frequented by locals. But don’t be confused, as many refer to the area as Locals By RICK STEDMAN
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With the wildly varied beaches, you can plan for everyone in your group.
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